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Zhonglun W&D Law Firm
25F, YU AN BUILDING, 738 DONGFANG ROAD
PU DONG NEW AREA
SHANGHAI 200122
China

China > Regional coverage: Other notable firms in Beijing Tier 1

China > Insurance: PRC firms Tier 2

Zhonglun W&D Law Firm has extensive experience in overseeing insurance M&A and equity transactions, capital increases, alongside insurance contract issues, with clients complimenting its ‘deep understanding of insurance business’. The firm is well versed in disputes over insurers’ subrogation rights, with the Beijing-based co-heads Min Li and Zhengming Li being specialists in all elements of insurance law and dispute resolution. Operating out of Tianjin, Xinhua Lin frequently acts for P&I Clubs and trading companies, while in Beijing, He Juan is knowledgeable on insurance litigation, and Wenjing Li focuses on private equity investments and major capital increase projects.

Practice head(s):

Zhengming Li; Min Li

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The insurance team has extensive experience in resolving disputes in hull, freight, construction, logistics liability and other property insurance, and is particularly good at handling major and difficult cases as well as foreign-related insurance contract disputes and subrogation cases.’

‘Xinhua Lin has many years of experience in underwriting and claims in insurance companies. He has a deep understanding of insurance business and the market and can provide realistic and feasible dispute resolution solutions. At the same time, Xinhua Lin has extensive experience in handling maritime and commercial (marine insurance) and foreign-related matters.’

‘The firm has a group of excellent lawyers who are not only professionally competent and capable, but also efficient in communication, timely in handling and providing high-quality services. They can truly consider the balance of interests of insurance companies from the perspective of customers, help customers effectively prevent and resolve legal risks in business management, and solve customers’ pain points and difficulties.’

Key clients

China Life Insurance (Group) Company

People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China

PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited

PICC Life Insurance Company Limited

China Life Insurance Company Limited

China Life Pension Company Limited

BOC Insurance Co., Ltd.

Taiping Pension Insurance Co., Ltd.

Taiping Reinsurance Insurance (China)Co., Ltd.

Qomolangma Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.

China Life Asset Management Company Limited

Xintai Life Insurance Co., LTD

Dubon Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd.

Guobao Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.

China Life Investment Management Company Limited

Guoshou Health Industry Investment Co., Ltd.

PICC Property And Casualty Company Limited, Guangdong Branch

China Pacific Property Insurance Company, Tianjin Branch

Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China Ltd, Suzhou Branch

China continent property & casualty insurance co., ltd. Tianjin branch

PICC Property And Casualty Company Limited, Tianjin Branch

PICC Property And Casualty Company Limited, Xiamen Branch

Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China Ltd, Beijing Branch &Tianjin Branch

China life property insurance co., ltd Tianjin branch

Work highlights

  • Served as a perennial legal adviser for China Life Insurance (Group) Company, the largest state-owned financial insurance enterprise in China.
  • Provided perennial legal advisory services for The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited.
  • Served as a legal adviser for the insurance equity investment fund amounting RMB 20 billion.

China > Shipping: PRC firms Tier 4

Zhonglun W&D Law Firm's offering, headed by Nick Yuan, provides a wide range of maritime advice to clients. Yuan is hailed by clients as a ‘top choice for maritime disputes’, regularly acting in disputes concerning sales contracts and collisions. Xinhua Lin often handles cargo damage and collision-related work. Both Yuan and Lin are based in Tianjin. Gary Wu is noted by clients for his ‘ability to think outside the box’, in serious cases related to death of crew, collisions, and pollution. Wu is based in Shanghai.

Practice head(s):

Nick Yuan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The maritime and shipping team at this law firm holds a prominent reputation in northern China, offering deep expertise and effective solutions in complex maritime cases.’

‘Nick Yuan is a standout in maritime law, combining quick thinking with comprehensive knowledge of arbitration rules, making him our top choice for maritime disputes.’

‘Their global collaboration network and solid expertise in marine insurance and cargo transportation disputes have proven invaluable to our business operations.’

‘The maritime team’s extensive experience, particularly in Tianjin, Shanghai, and Ningbo, ensures efficient collaboration and rapid response in high-stakes cases.’

‘We value Gary Wu’s ability to think outside the box, which often leads to legal solutions that minimize our commercial risks.’

Key clients

Cosco Shipping Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd

North of England P&I Club

Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd

BGP International, CNPC

Jjijiao Port Development (Qinhuangdao) Co., Ltd

China Pacific Property Insurance Company, Tianjin Branch

London P&I Club

Zhonggu Logistics

Work highlights

China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms

Zhonglun W&D Law Firm's Peifeng Liu is particularly active in the real estate, energy and tech sectors, advising on multibillion-RMB bankruptcy restructuring matters.