Zhonglun W&D Law Firm's offering, headed by Nick Yuan, provides a wide range of maritime advice to clients. Yuan is hailed by clients as a ‘top choice for maritime disputes’, regularly acting in disputes concerning sales contracts and collisions. Xinhua Lin often handles cargo damage and collision-related work. Both Yuan and Lin are based in Tianjin. Gary Wu is noted by clients for his ’ability to think outside the box’, in serious cases related to death of crew, collisions, and pollution. Wu is based in Shanghai.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The maritime and shipping team at this law firm holds a prominent reputation in northern China, offering deep expertise and effective solutions in complex maritime cases.’
- ‘Nick Yuan is a standout in maritime law, combining quick thinking with comprehensive knowledge of arbitration rules, making him our top choice for maritime disputes.’
- ‘Their global collaboration network and solid expertise in marine insurance and cargo transportation disputes have proven invaluable to our business operations.’
- ‘The maritime team’s extensive experience, particularly in Tianjin, Shanghai, and Ningbo, ensures efficient collaboration and rapid response in high-stakes cases.’
- ‘We value Gary Wu's ability to think outside the box, which often leads to legal solutions that minimize our commercial risks.’
Key clients
- Cosco Shipping Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd
- North of England P&I Club
- Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd
- BGP International, CNPC
- Jjijiao Port Development (Qinhuangdao) Co., Ltd
- China Pacific Property Insurance Company, Tianjin Branch
- London P&I Club
- Zhonggu Logistics
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Yuan