Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP

Strategically positioned within a globally interconnected network, the team at Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP maintains notably strong ties with numerous regional shipowners, who reap the benefits of the firm’s extensive industry knowledge, including its acumen in offshore and LNG matters. The team has the capability to provide guidance across key industry sectors, encompassing equipment financing, commodities, offshore construction, and energy; this depth of expertise extends across a wide array of financing techniques. Heading the team is Peter Lee, renowned for his extensive expertise in non-contentious shipping transactions, particularly for Chinese shipowners and PRC leasing companies involved in a diverse range of sale and purchase transactions. Lianjun Li also co-leads the team, and is a highly seasoned arbitrator and litigator, recognised as a go-to adviser for international shipping matters. Tat Pan, splitting his time between Hong Kong and Shanghai, complements Lee’s efforts by providing support in matters involving the sale and purchase, as well as lease and loan financing, of ships and containers.