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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- ‘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.'
Key clients
- Shanghai Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd
- COSCO Marine Energy Transport Co., Ltd
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Frank Cao; Yu Huang; Hongkai Xu \n \n \n \n