Zhonglun W&D Law Firm is well-equipped to handle the full array of shipping and marine insurance and logistics matters, as well as cross-border dispute resolution and corporate matters. Nick Yuan jointly leads the practice with expertise in shipping, international trade, and insurance dispute resolution, while co-head Hector Fan excels in complex insurance-related cases involving fire accidents, ship collisions, and oil pollution. Xinhua Lin assists foreign insurance companies, P&I clubs, and shipping companies with insurance, shipping, and commercial issues, and co-head Forrest Zhu is noted for his work on personal injuries, ship collisions, and salvage operations disputes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘Hector Fan excels in taking a holistic approach, accurately grasping the key points of a dispute, and formulating practical and feasible resolution strategies.'
- 'The team members have both legal and maritime technical backgrounds. They can complement each other's strengths, which is crucial for handling maritime and commercial cases.'
Key clients
- AXA Tian Ping Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. Cosco Shipping Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd Cosco Shipping Logistics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd North of England P&I Club BGP International, CNPC Jjijiao Port Development (Qinhuangdao) Co., Ltd China Pacific Property Insurance Company, Tianjin Branch Gard P&I Club NorthStandard Limited The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited China Life Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. Zking Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) CMA CGM S.A. The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited Zhonglan International Chemical Co., Ltd. Pacific Bulk Supramax Company Limited Tianjin Port Logistics Development Co., Ltd. Kerry Eas Logistics Ltd. Joint Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd
Work highlights
Representing Xiamen Xinghongda Marine Co., Ltd. In handling a vessel collision case between M/V "Xing Hong Da 8" and M/V "Hua Tai Shan".
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Nick Yuan; Hector Fan; Forrest Zhu; Gary Wu
Other key lawyers
Xinhua Lin