Shipping: Litigation (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a well-established contentious practice and is instructed by shipyards, ship owners, financial institutions and insurers in a wide range of shipping mandates. The team handles litigation and international arbitration proceedings relating to cargo, insurance and shipbuilding disputes, as well as charter party claims. It is regularly mandated by clients to assist with disputes relating to payment, share arrangement and contractual default during trade. DLA Piper counts on resources across its Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai bases.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted Third Eye Capital with collecting USD12.7 million in London arbitration awards from two award debtors and a guarantor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm are able to take into account commercial considerations in formulating case strategies."
"DLA Piper always deliver the work within the estimated date of completion and answer any questions in a prompt manner."
"The firm are able to take into account commercial considerations in formulating case strategies."
"DLA Piper always deliver the work within the estimated date of completion and answer any questions in a prompt manner."
Notable Practitioners
Ernest Yang is department co-head and has substantial expertise in cross-border litigation and arbitration cases arising in the shipping sector. He offers standout experience in a broad range of contentious matters, including cargo and charter party disputes.
"Ernest has great depth and experience, and provides a first-class client service. His knowledge of the shipping industry is deep."