Kevin Chan
DLA PiperSpearheaded by ‘renowned figure in shipping’ Ernest Yang, DLA Piper frequently acts for global shipowners, major shipyards, and logistics providers, advising on the whole spectrum of shipping-related litigation and arbitration. On the non-contentious side, the practice negotiates and drafts contracts, insurance policies, and contingency plans, with Yang specialising in offshore projects and international investment. The ’very commercial’ Kevin Chan consistently assists banks and multinational companies with cross-border claims, while Edison Li primarily focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, with his primary focus being matters involving the sale of goods and commodities.
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Testimonials
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‘Kevin Chan is an excellent partner. A strong lawyer, very commercial, charming but at the same time tenacious.’
‘The Company is satisfied with the overall services of DLA Piper. The legal services provided by the team are client-oriented and best suit the Company’s needs. The firm stands out in providing assessment on the degree of legal and commercial risks against certain circumstances in a timely manner and was able to demonstrate sound judgment in planning and managing the dispute resolution matters for the Company. DLA Piper also impressed the Company by giving practical recommendations in solving the dispute cases and formulating strategies in arbitration cases in the shipping industry.’
‘We work with Mr. Kevin Chan and Mr. Leo Cheng the most at the firm. The team as a whole demonstrated outstanding efforts of professionalism in analyzing the merits and demerits of the current arbitration case. They realistically anticipated the possible issues and unexpected events beforehand arising from the arbitration proceedings. They also responded to the Company’s queries and requests in a timely fashion and made helpful recommendations for the consideration by the Company, hence expediting the strategy formulating and decision-making process.’
‘Ernest Yang's team from DLA Piper Hong Kong is composed of legal professionals qualified in different jurisdictions such as England & Wales, Hong Kong, New York and Mainland China. Their mainland China related background also make it easy for us as well as the Chinese clients to work with them.'
‘Ernest Yang is a renowned figure in shipping. He is highly professional, intelligent and has extensive understanding of cross-cultural disputes. He can always provide practical and commercially viable solutions to legal challenges, taking into account the client's business goals and objectives.'
- Edison Li is an excellent lawyer, who is reliable, analytical and highly accomplished in handling charterparty and bill of lading disputes involving complex issues. He fully understands the clients' culture and commercial need, and is always responsive and can be reachable after the office hours or during weekend.’
‘Competent to provide efficient service with intensive and comprehensive thoughts.’
‘Ernest Yang. Ernest is very proficient, efficient and client’s friendly in providing his service, he can graph the key points in the cases, and he is the best choice for us and our clients in instructing English or Hong Kong solicitors in respect of shipping and/or international trade cases.'
Key clients
- Third Eye Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Third Eye Capital which is trying to collect on some USD12.7 million in London arbitration awards and targeting three entities; two of the award debtors are single-purpose entities and the third is their guarantor.
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Ernest Yang
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Ernest Yang