East Asia - Hong Kong

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP

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The shipping practice at Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP leverages the bench strength of its worldwide network and offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing to provide expert guidance to high-profile clients operating in the shipping industry, covering both wet and dry aspects. Co-led by renowned shipping disputes specialist Lianjun Li and the experienced Peter Lee, who has background in representing shipowners, builders, and banks, the group excels in various areas, including litigation, shipping-related corporate finance, and M&A work. The team receives additional support from Min Li, an authority in China-related disputes, Tat Pan, a specialist in general banking and ship financing, Donald Sham, a member of the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group; and Zeldar Wang, who joined the firm from Ince & Co in September 2022.

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  • ‘Reed Smith has a highly professional team of lawyers who can provide comprehensive, concise advice. In addition, Reed Smith lawyers are well aware of the practical arrangements and latest developments in the shipping industry, enabling them to give us reasonable solutions when the law does not have a clear answer.'

  • 'Lianjun Li is definitely the leading legal elite in the shipping industry. Based on his many years of experience in the shipping industry, different shipping giants regard him as their preferred lawyer, so he has a solid client base. At the same time, he communicated very smoothly with our personnel and always responded to our needs quickly.'

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Key clients

  • Changhong Group (HK) Limited
  • China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited

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