PRC firm Haiwen & Partners occupies a unique niche in the Hong Kong legal market. The firm’s Hong Kong practice is particularly known for its expertise in commercial and transactions. It is also well versed in arbitration, bankruptcy reorganisation, IP litigation, anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition litigation. Hong Kong-based partner Edward Liu is a key figure. He has substantial experience in international arbitration and commercial litigation. He is also lauded for his shipping expertise with considerable experience in dry shipping, including claims under charterparties, bills of lading, long-term contracts of affreightment, sale of second-hand vessels and marine insurance. On the shipping front, the firm is currently representing EMS-Tech in a complex $2 million claim against shipowners and disponent owners concerning cargo stranded aboard the vessel MV Mirna in Hong Kong.
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Edward Liu
“Edward Liu is qualified in three jurisdictions and is good at working on cross-border disputes with Chinese clients.”
