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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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
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