SGLA Law Firm is well known for its maritime insurance practice, where it advises PICC, CPIC, and other insurance companies on both hull and cargo-related issues. Dispute resolution for shipowners is another key area of the practice. While the firm is based in Shanghai, the team assists clients from all over China, including enterprises from Zhejiang, Ningbo, and Chongqing. Team lead Honver Lee is an experienced litigator and is sought out by shipyards and insurance companies for his maritime and foreign-related commerce expertise.
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- 'An excellent team with excellent individuals.'
Key clients
- PICC Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
- China Life Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
- China Pacific Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
- China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
- Nanjing Port Co.
- Daishan Gaoxiang Shipping Co.
- Zhejiang Daishan Hongda Ocean Shipping Co.
- Zhejiang Chaosheng Shipping Co.
- Ningbo Haizhou Logistics Co.
- Ningbo Fenghua Xintongda Shipping Co.
- Shanghai Yuanxin Marine Shipping Co.
- Chongqing Pacific Ocean International Logistics Co.
- Zhangjiagang Gangxin Heavy Equipment Port Co.
- Shanghai GOESI Ocean Engineering Co.
- Yichang Guoyu Shipping Co.
- Anhui Zhongrun Shipping Co.
- OFC Marine
- FST Marine
- Shanghai Jiangchang Intermodal Co.
- Nanjing Fuxinbo Shipping Co.
- Shanghai Forward Marine Technology Co.
- Fujian Huanai Building Materials Co.
- Ningbo Sealand Shipping Co.
- Zhejiang Kuocang Shipping Co.
- Yancheng Binjiang Transport Co.
- Shanghai Liudu New Energy Technology Co.
Work highlights
- Advised Nanjing Port Co. on disputes regarding a cargo operation contract between Nanjing Port and Suzhou CPIC Port due to 'HUARUN DIANLI 8'.
- Advised China Life Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Nantong Branch on disputes arising over the accident of the “FU ZHONG YUAN 008” vessel where it landed on the rocks.
- Represented Zhangjiagang Gangxin Heavy Equipment Port Co. in disputes related to the collision accident and oil pollution removal involving operator 'Hua Jinlong'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Honver Lee