AllBright Law Offices is frequently sought after by domestic and foreign multinational shipping enterprises, insurance companies, and P&I clubs to handle maritime cargo transportation contracts and disputes, collision litigation, and financing leasing matters. The practice is led by Frank Cao, Hongkai Xu, and Yu Huang; Cao is particularly adept in maritime freight agency and cargo transportation contract disputes, while Xu excels across the full scope of complex disputes involving leases, damages, ship oil pollution, and cargo insurance. Huang is noted for his expertise in ship financing, litigation, energy, and infrastructure-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team's core area is maritime and shipping, with expertise covering the entire ship lifecycle and every aspect of the shipping industry chain. Proficient in international conventions and multinational laws, they excel in handling cross-border shipping disputes and addressing international trade compliance.'
- 'The team are well-versed in international shipping regulations, while also familiar with domestic regulations, enabling them to flexibly adapt applicable legal strategies in cross-border cases.'
- 'The team is familiar with China's maritime judicial practices and regulatory environment and possesses a prominent expertise in dispute resolution.'
‘Frank Cao's legal team has deep expertise in the maritime and shipping fields. Coupled with practical experience in cross-border dispute resolution and the ability to integrate resources across the entire industry chain, it occupies a unique position in the domestic maritime legal services market.'
'The firm's services cover the entire chain of ship design, construction, operation, financing, and disposal. Its efficient response speed and high-quality service enable it to meet the service needs of its clients.'
‘The overall service is good, and the regional service advantages are outstanding.'
Key clients
- Shanghai Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd
- COSCO Marine Energy Transport Co., Ltd
- Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. Shangdong Container Terminal Branch
- Zhejiang Pujiang Jiece Import and Export Co., Ltd
- China Shipping Finance Leasing (Tianjin) Co., Ltd
- Jingjiang Guolin Forest Co., Ltd.
- Jingjiang Guolin Wood Industry Co., Ltd
- Shenzhen Petroglory SHIPPING Group Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Foreign Forwarders International Freight Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch
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Practice head
Frank Cao; Yu Huang; Hongkai Xu