Headquartered in Guangzhou, Wang Jing & Co maintains a strong position in the market for shipping, marine insurance, and offshore projects. With over three decades of experience, Xiangyong Chen recently handled complex disputes at the Supreme People’s Court level involving collisions and oil platform pollution damage. John Wang is well-equipped to handle pollution prevention and the carriage of dangerous goods, while Hui Yuan focuses on maritime and admiralty international trade, offshore engineering, and ship repair. Jun Xu is well-versed in dispute resolution relating to maritime and insurance. Yongli Wang frequently advises on ocean engineering, international trading, and liability insurance disputes, while Xinwei Guo represents clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings in the areas of maritime and admiralty, insurance, and international trade. Key lawyer Jing Zhang is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have worked with the firm for many years. Their expertise in maritime and commercial law is considered top-tier, and the team is experienced and responsive.’
- ‘Wang Jing is a leading law firm with specialised expertise, extensive industry resources, strong local connections, prompt response, efficient service, and outstanding negotiation skills.’
- ‘Wang Jing is a first-class law firm with very strong capabilities in both PRC and English law. I have been particularly impressed with the firm’s ability to run complex London arbitrations governed by English law. The analysis and commitment of their lawyers is exceptional.’
- ‘Hui Yuan's comprehensive case management and excellent negotiation skills set him apart from other maritime lawyers. With his extensive experience, professional expertise, strong coordination skills, and dynamic thinking, he is a reassuring figure when entrusted with a case.’
- ‘Jing Zhang’s swift strategy development and meticulous defence are driven by a client-oriented approach, creating irreplaceable value through professional expertise and innovative services.’
- ‘Xiangyong Chen’s strategic thinking, deep understanding of law and practice of marine insurance makes them a top litigator, capable of solving the most complicated catastrophic accidents.’
Key clients
- CMA CGM S.A.
- Sinotrans Limited
- PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
- DONGGUAN HAICHANG SHIPPING CO., LTD
- IG P&I Club
- Glory Prosperity Tanker Transportation Corp Limited
- Maersk China
Work highlights
Advised a maritime company registered in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on a dispute over the Contract of Carriage of Goods by Sea.
Acted as counsel for a HK company, successfully defending against liability claims arising from a maritime allision incident.
Advised a UK bank on a dispute over Pre-Litigation Property Preservation and is listed in the 2024 National Typical Cases of Maritime Trial released by the Supreme People’s Court Releases in the year of 2025.
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Practice head
Xiangyong Chen; John Wang; Hui Yuan; Jun Xu; Yongli Wang; Guo Xinwei
Other key lawyers
Jing Zhang