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Wang Jing & Co.

Wang Jing & Co

Guangzhou, China
+6 other locations
  • Xiamen, China
  • Qingdao, China
  • Shanghai, China
  • Beijing, China
  • Tianjin, China
  • Shenzhen, China
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On 6 January 2018, a fatal collision occurred between M/T “Sanchi” operated by National Iranian Tanker Company (“NITC”), and the Hong Kong registered cargo vessel M/V “CF Crystal”. “Sanchi” exploded immediately upon collision and kept burning for nearly 2 weeks. She eventually sank despite of multinational tremendous efforts in rescue and none of her 32 crews survived. The accident was reported as the most tragic in shipping history. WJNCO represented Owners and the Club of M/V “CF Crystal” to deal with various legal disputes and a series of lawsuits arising from the accident, including establishment of limitation fund of liability for maritime claims in China and claims for collision damage, personal injury, cargo losses, wreck removal, salvage remunerations and pollution damage, etc. Total claim amounts have exceeded  CNY 10 billion. The accident has assembled all key elements under maritime law whilst parallel proceedings in Hong Kong and unpredictable influence by US sanctions against Iran shall also be taken into account.

In February 2010, a Hong Kong bank concluded a loan agreement with Five Stars Beijing Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Five Stars”). Although Five Star made all repayments as scheduled, it did not follow the other guarantee conditions in the agreement. The Hong Kong bank applied appointed WJNCO for arrest of the Hong Kong bulk carrier M/V “Five Stars Beijing” owned by Five Stars before Ningbo Maritime Court and filed a lawsuit for acceleration of maturity, exercise the right to ship mortgage claim joint and several liabilities against Five Star and the guarantor. WJNCO successfully proved before the court that the applicable law was Hong Kong law by having the court admit expert opinions from Hong Kong law scholars in both the first and the second instance. The ultimate judgments were rendered on basis of Hong Kong law, affirming our client’s claims. The client’s loss was fully recovered when “Five Stars Beijing” was auctioned by court at the price of RMB 158 million.

In September 2007, M/V “De Yue” owned by Guangzhou Salvage Bureau was commissioned by a Shanghai shipping company to tow a scrap floating barge “Mu Lan”. During the towage, “Mu Lan” suddenly ruptured and sank. Her owner then claimed against Guangzhou Salvage Bureau for loss of “Mu Lan” in total amount of around RMB 36 million. WJNCO were appointed by Guangzhou Salvage Bureau to handle this case encompassed with both complicated technical and legal issues, including ascertainment of accident cause, seaworthiness of “Mu Lan”, suitableness of measures taken by the towing vessel, limitation of liability, etc. Based on our rich experiences and extensive network with capability of overall control of complicated cases, we involved technical and legal experts to thoroughly illustrated difficult issues such as likely accident cause, legal position of the owner of “De Yue”, etc. and eventually had our arguments fully upheld by the Court after the first and second instance trials. This case fully elaborated and clarified the legal status of a towing contractor and was of great reference value for future similar cases. It has therefore been selected by the Judicial Research Center of PRC Supreme Court as one of the typical cases for Belt and Road Initiative.

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Established in early 1990s, Wang Jing & Co. is an elite law firm adhering to advanced management philosophy and pursuit of service excellency. Headquartered in Guangzhou, Wang Jing & Co has operating branch offices in Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xiamen, Shenzhen and Beijing.

Wang Jing & Co. upholds the values of “Professionalism, Efficiency, Sharing and Inheritance” in the provision of excellent legal services. We service clients worldwide, including P&I Clubs, Shipowners, insurance companies, off-shore corporations, banking and financial institutions, logistic companies and trading companies. Wang Jing & Co. has ever since our founding remained a renowned professional law firm engaging in shipping, marine insurance, off-shore projects, environment and resource, banking and finance, cross-border litigations and arbitrations and etc. We are also widely acclaimed  for our outstanding legal services in other practicing areas including non-marine insurance, supply chain logistics, international trade, real estate and construction, criminal, corporate and etc.

Wang Jing & Co. is of open, innovative and pioneering mindset . As response to China’s recent development of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and the Hainan Free Trade Port, Wang Jing & Co. maintains a competitive edge in international dispute resolution by actively exploring opportunities for outbound legal services. Over the years we frequently represent Chinese enterprises in arbitration and litigation cases involving large engineering facilities construction, international commodity trade, infrastructure, and energy projects across London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. The firm has also received notable recognition and acclaim from our clients for our achievement in dealing with non-contentious matters in areas of offshore projects, banking and financing.

Since founding, Wang Jing & Co. has handled numerous remarkable cases, many of which became accredited in the Ten Exemplary Cases of the PRC Supreme People’s Court at the Thirtieth Anniversary for Maritime Adjudication, the 30-Year Model Cases of China’s Maritime Adjudication, the Annual Typical Cases of Maritime Adjudication, and the Maritime Case Selection for Belt and Road Initiative. Wang Jing & Co. has received prestigious awards for over 20 consecutive years from Chambers and Partners, Asia Legal Business, Legal 500, China Business Law Journal and China Law & Practice. The 2018 Edition of the Asialaw Profiles Rankings rated Wang Jing & Co. as an “Outstanding” law firm.

For years, Wang Jing & Co. has accumulated rich experiences in foreign-related law practicing and international cooperation, and has maintained close connections and mutual trust with local legal practitioners in jurisdictions across the UK, the US, Europe, Japan, Singapore,  Hong Kong and Macau.  In 2016 Wang Jing & Co. became a member of the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA), an international trade association serving the oilseeds, oils and fats and edible nuts industry by formulating international trade contracts and resolving disputes through arbitration procedures. Extensive collaboration with top-ranking international organizations continually improves and expands the legal service of Wang Jing & Co. on an international level, whilst also demonstrating the Firm’s competitive strength in the provision of comprehensive and multidisciplinary legal services to our clients worldwide.

Awards and Recognition

ALB China Law Awards

Shipping Law Firm of the Year (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2008) ALB China Regional Ranking: Circum-Bohai Sea Area Firms (2023) Maritime Law Firm of the Year: South China & Central China (2022) China Regional Ranking: South China Firms - Local Firms (2022, 2021) Maritime Law Firm of the Year: East China - Non-local (2022) Maritime Law Firm of the Year: The Coastal Areas (2021) South China Firm of the Year (2021, 2018, 2015) Guangdong Law Firm of the Year (2014, 2013) ALB Employer of Choice (2012) Insurance Law Firm of the Year (2007, 2004) Guangzhou Law Firm of the Year (2005)

Chambers & Partners

First-ranking South China Law Firm : Admiralty/Maritime (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) First-ranking East China Law Firm : Admiralty/Maritime (2023) Second-ranking East China Law Firm : Admiralty/Maritime (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) First-ranking China Law Firm : Admiralty/Maritime (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) First-ranking China Law Firm : Insurance (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) Second-ranking China Law Firm : Insurance (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) Third-ranking China Law Firm : Corporate/Commerce East Coast: Tianjin (2022) Second-ranking China Law Firm : Corporate/Commerce East Coast: Tianjin (2021) Recognised Practitioner Law Firm : Corporate/Commerce East Coast: Tianjin (2020) Second-ranking China Law Firm : Corporate/Commerce East Coast: Guangdong (2019, 2018) Second-ranking China Law Firm : Corporate/Commerce (2017)

The Legal 500

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: PRC Firms Shipping: PRC firms Tier 1 (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018) Regional coverage: Guangdong Province Guangzhou Tier 3 (2022) Regional coverage: Guangdong Province Guangzhou Tier 2 (2021, 2020) Ranked Practice Areas: China > Regional coverage:Guangdong Provice: Guangzhou and Shenzhen (2023)

China Business Law Journal

2022 Best Overall Law Firms Awards(Guangdong) 2022 Best Overall Law Firms Awards(North China)WJNCO Tianjin Office 2022 China Business Law Awards (Shipping) 2022 Deals of The Year 2021 China Business Law Awards (Shipping) 2021 Best Overall Law Firms (Greater Bay Area) 2021 China Business Law Awards (Insurance and Reinsurance) 2020 Shortlisted for Deals of the Year 2020 Best Overall Law Firms (Greater Bay Area) 2020 China Business Law Awards (Shipping) 2020 China Business Law Awards (Insurance and Reinsurance) 2018-2019 China Business Law Awards (Shipping) 2017-2018 China Business Law Awards (Shipping) 2015-2016 China Business Law Awards (Aviation & Shipping) 2014-2015 China Business Law Awards (Aviation & Shipping) 2013-2014 China Business Law Awards (Aviation & Shipping) 2012-2013 China Business Law Awards (Aviation & Shipping)

Asialaw Profiles

2023 “Highly recommended” Aviation and shipping Law Firm 2023 “Highly recommended” Insurance Law Firm 2022 “Highly recommended” Aviation and shipping Law Firm 2022 “Outstanding” Insurance Law Firm 2021 “Highly recommended” Aviation and shipping Law Firm 2021 “Outstanding” Insurance Law Firm 2019 “Outstanding” Comprehensive Law Firm 2017 “Outstanding” Insurance Law Firm 2017 “Outstanding” Shipping, Maritime and Aviation Law Firm 2016 “Outstanding” Insurance Law Firm 2016 “Outstanding” Shipping, Maritime and Aviation Law Firm

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