Our knowledge encompasses all aspects of corporate shipping transactions including mergers and acquisitions, complex finance and leasing deals and ship sales, acquisitions and charter transactions. Our shipping lawyers advise a range of clients on the full spectrum of international shipping finance including work for banks, lessors, brokers, owners and operators worldwide.

We provide advice to all types of corporates on the risks and regulations surrounding the operation of ships and the carriage of goods and passengers by sea, together with environmental advice on new emissions regulations and possible carbon taxes. We also advise on anti-bribery, corruption and sanctions issues as they affect the shipping industry.

In litigation and disputes, our shipping lawyers are skilled in advising on all industry-related issues, including major casualties, marine insurance coverage claims, enforcement of security and criminal prosecutions. The group also boasts a 24/7 emergency response service comprised of Master Mariners and shipping lawyers who provide legal advice on claims and investigations from our offices worldwide.

As one of the world’s largest trading economies, Hong Kong is a hub for international trade, which is further strengthened by the efficiency of its port operations and a strong maritime services sector. Our Hong Kong shipping team advises clients across a wide spectrum of international shipping finance transactions and shipping projects. We also offer innovative solutions through integrated teams drawing support from our corporate and capital markets practice.

Our Hong Kong shipping team is an integral part of our full-service Asia shipping practice. In addition, our Hong Kong team works seamlessly with our over 200-lawyer shipping team worldwide. Our clients can tap onto our global network of shipping lawyers based throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East, all of whom handle some of the most complex and sensitive domestic and cross-border assignments across the globe.

Our Hong Kong shipping team is comprised of trilingual shipping lawyers and we deliver advice in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.