Haiwen & Partners specialises in the resolution of maritime and commodities disputes, often handling cross-border cases related to various aspects of contentious wet and dry shipping matters. The firm also provides guidance to significant insurers in the Hong Kong market, addressing concerns like data privacy, policy coverage, and recovery claims. Heading the team is Edward Liu, who maintains strong working relationships with Chinese and international shipping companies, frequently representing them in arbitration and commercial mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Prompt and efficient legal advice.'
‘The shipping team based in Hong Kong and led by Edward Liu is very good, fair and sensible to deal with on matters. The team always deliver on time, especially if something is urgent.’
Key clients
- SEC Ships Equipment Center
- Yiu Lian Dockyards Limited
Work highlights
- Assisting SEC Ships Equipment Center, Bremen, Germany, and SEC Shanghai with defending against a claim arising from the MS One Apus incident in 2020, in which the vessel lost approximately 1,900 containers in the Pacific Ocean, with a matter value of USD100m.
- Representing Yiu Lian Dockyards Limited in an action brought by AFSC Operations Limited and the Airport Authority.