The maritime and admiralty practice at Wang Jing & Co frequently represents traditional shipping clients, such as P&I clubs, shipowners, and insurance companies, and it has more recently expanded into supporting banking and finance institutions, as well as trading companies. The team has established itself as a go-to within the industry, frequently representing enterprises in arbitration and litigation cases. The team also includes several ocean captains who act as marine consultants, enabling the firm to offer in-depth insights to its clients. Xiangyong Chen utilises his previous experience at COSCO Shipping Corporation to handle complex maritime cases. John Wang acts for foreign and domestic vessel owners in arbitration and mediation proceedings, while Rongcun Li handles insurance, maritime, and admiralty legal affairs. Tianjian-based Zongcui Zou specialises in shipping and off-shore projects, Hui Yuan in Qingdao is an expert in ocean engineering and ship building disputes, and Jun Xu takes charge of shipping in Shanghai. ‘Dynamic lawyer' Yongli Wang is praised for his enthusiasm and skills in maritime cases.
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‘Wang Jing & Co have masses of experience in shipping and especially in maritime arbitrations in Asia and London. They have been around a relatively long time and they are sufficiently experienced in international cases to be a reliable service provider to Chinese parties involved in shipping disputes in various jurisdictions.’
‘Xiangyong Chen and Jun Xu have rich experience in handling cases, can seek the best handling strategy from the perspective of customers, and maintain close communication with them to maximize the interests of customers.’
‘We have cooperated with Yongli Wang many times to handle maritime cases. He is an expert in this field. He is one of the most dynamic lawyers we have ever dealt with.’
‘Astute and dynamic team providing clear and concise advise in admiralty disputes. ’
��The premier shipping firm in China with good teams in several offices. It's capability in both wet and dry shipping is an attraction. Its partners are very experienced.’
‘Wang Jing & Co is a long-standing maritime law firm that we have always trusted in and worked with. They have a strong team of maritime lawyers who provide high-standard and high-efficiency legal services to their clients. Their partners have a sensible grasp of international and highly professional maritime cases.’
- 'I highly recommend two young talented partner lawyers from Wang Jing & Co: Yongli Wang and Xinwei Guo. We have worked together many times. They have solid knowledge of maritime and insurance law and have demonstrated exemplary competence and professionalism in managing our cases. They are highly responsive and practical in their advice.'
‘We would like to especially recommend Yongli Wang. He is currently the youngest senior partner of the firm. He has a solid legal background and is very energetic. He can respond to and handle various types of maritime cases in a timely manner, especially some difficult and complicated cases.’
Key clients
- UK P&I Club
- NorthStandard
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation
- Sinotrans
- PICC Property and Casualty Company
- China Pacific Property Insurance Co.
- Evergreen Marine Corporation
- National Chemical Carrier Co.
- Berge Bulk Shipping Pte.
- Quanzhou Marine Search and Rescue Center
- Quanzhou Shipowner Association
Work highlights
- Acted for the Scorpio Group and the West of England P&I Club, the insurer of the vessel 'SBI PERSEUS', in resolving the disputes arising from the collision between the M/V 'SBI PERSEUS' and the fishing vessel 'MIN JIN YU 05119.'
- Represented Xingtong Port Development Service Co in a case involving a claim for ecological and environmental damages arising from an incident in Quangang, which involved a significant leakage of C9.
- Represented Kronos Shipping and Gard, the shipowner and insurer of the vessel 'ANDROUSA' respectively, in resolving disputes with the Yingkou government related to the isolation of a crew member who tested positive for Covid-19 and related actions.
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Xiangyong Chen, John Wang, Zongcui Zou, Hui Yuan, Rongcun Li, Jun Xu, Yongli Wang, Yong Zhao, Yongdong Han, Xinwei Guo, Jianping Li, Lan Li, Changtao Zhang, Jing Zhang, Jing Qiao