Greg Yang graduated as top second in his grade from Shanghai Maritime University for the major of shipping business in 1982 and was awarded the degree of M.A. in Economics.
Greg Yang graduated as top second in his grade from Shanghai Maritime University for the major of shipping business in 1982 and was awarded the degree of M.A. in Economics. In 1983, he was admitted to Shanghai Maritime University majoring in maritime law. In 1986, after three years of studying law, he was awarded the degree of L.L.M. and was assigned to work in the Ministry of Communications. He was admitted to the bar in 1988. He was in charge of drafting and examining maritime law and other laws and regulations concerning water transport, and marine transport safety in the Ministry of Communications. He became the division chief of the Legal Department under the Ministry of Communications in 1990. From 1989 to 1992, Greg Yang was trusted with an important task, namely becoming a primary drafter of China Maritime Code at the Legislative Bureau under the State Council. He was invited to the law school of Tulane University of Louisiana in the United States as a visiting scholar in 1992. He was a visiting attorney in practice in several law firms in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle in 1993. After coming back to China, Greg Yang assisted in founding the Jiao Tong Law Office under the Ministry of Communications and was vice director of the law office. In 1997, as the initiatory partner, he founded Hai Tong & Partners with other lawyers and became the director ever since.
Benefiting from his solid education background and the legislation experience, Greg Yang knows the law of marine transportation very well and has substantial experience in handling disputes of bill of lading and charterparty. Several cases tried in the Supreme Court of China and handled by Greg Yang, such as "GOLDEN DOVE" (regarding the effect of the incorporated clauses in B/L), "Henry Hardson Bridge" (delivery of cargo without bill of lading/time limitation) and "WAN SHENG" (qualification of consignor as subject of action of carrier) as well as Xiamen Prime vs. Maersk Line (China) Shipping Co., Ltd (public carrier) had great effect on the trial of similar cases in later stage. In addition, he has plenty of experience in handling marine accidents, such as “CMA DJAKARTA”, "HANJIN PENNSYLVANIA" explosion of dangerous goods, “Xin Tai Hai” collision and "CMA DJAKAPTA", and "TASMAN SEA" oil spill.
Greg Yang is an arbitrator of China Maritime Arbitration Commission and executive director of the China Maritime Law Association. In recent years, Greg Yang has been invited by the Supreme People’s Court many times to discuss with the judges and provide legal opinion to the Supreme People’s Court when the latter try complicated cases. Greg yang is also the Chinese legal counsel for the International Group of P & I Clubs as well as the Chinese legal counsel for all global container liner conferences (rate discussion agreements).
Tel : 021-55882939
Direct : 021-55802509
Email : greg.yang@haitonglawyer.com
Graduated in 1989 as a L.L.B from the School of Law of the Southwest University of Political Science and Law.
Graduated in 1989 as a L.L.B from the School of Law of the Southwest University of Political Science and Law.
1989 – 1992, L.L.M. in Shanghai Maritime University, majoring in shipping law; Jul. 1992 – Dec.1995, worked in China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company; Dec. 1995 – Aug. 1997, counselor-at-law in Jiao Tong Law Office under the Ministry of Communications; In 1997, he assisted in founding the Hai Tong & Partners as an initiatory partner.
He has nearly 20 years of experience for practicing as a lawyer, he is the person in charge of insurance departments and ship financing and leasing department of Hai Tong & Partners, specializing in handling cases of disputes over various marine transportation contracts, ship financing and leasing as well as insurances. He is also the preferentially recommended lawyer for many property insurance companies and finance companies. In addition, he is the Chinese legal counsel and agent for shipping organizations such as TSA, AADA, IADA and IRA, etc.
He is an arbitrator of China Maritime Arbitration Commission, legal counsel of Ship Registration Sub-committee of International Maritime Research Committee under the Ministry of Transport, member of Marine Insurance Professional Committee of China Maritime Law Association, member of Chinese Shipping Laws and Regulations Research Committee, member of the Insurance Professional Committee, under Beijing Lawyer's Association.
Working language: Mandarin and English.
Tel : 010-84294525
Direct : 010-64700432
Email : jianhua.he@haitonglawyer.com
Liu Zuoming was awarded the degree of L.L.B. in international economic law in 1993 from the Shipping Department of Shanghai Maritime University.
Liu Zuoming was awarded the degree of L.L.B. in international economic law in 1993 from the Shipping Department of Shanghai Maritime University. In 2002, he was awarded L.L.M. from Nankai University. During the period from 1993 to 1998, he worked successively in the Tianjin Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO Tianjin) and the COSCO Bulk Carrier Co., Ltd., engaging in legal work related to shipping insurance and claim settlement. During the period from 1996 to 1998, He was a part-time lawyer of Tianjin Jinmao Law Firm. In 1998 he joined Hai Tong & Partners.
Liu Zuoming has practiced as lawyer for over 20 years and once worked shipping enterprises for over 5 years. He is specialized in handling cases of disputes over various maritime contracts, ship collision, pollution, marine insurance and port operation. He now serves as permanent legal counselor for many shipping companies, insurance companies, port operators and logistics enterprises.
Working language: Mandarin and English.
Tel : 022-23592969
Email : zuoming.liu@haitonglawyer.com
Tong Mei graduated from Dalian Maritime University in July 1995 and was awarded L.L.B. in international maritime affairs.
Tong Mei graduated from Dalian Maritime University in July 1995 and was awarded L.L.B. in international maritime affairs. During the period from September 2001 to October 2002, she studied in the University of Southampton of the United Kindom, majoring in maritime law and was awarded L.L.M.. In June 2006, she was awarded master degree in economic law from the Renmin University of China. During the period from 1995 to 1998, she worked in the China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association, in charge of handling the incidents insured by the ship members of Shanghai and the East of China, and settling claims as well as contacting foreign lawyers and correspondents about the incidents occurred there. As of April 1998, she became full-time lawyer and then a partner of Hai Tong & Partners. As of 2016, she is the partner of Shanghai Hai Tong & Partners.
Tong Mei participated in and independently handled a lot of cases in the field of admiralty, maritime law and international trade. She has steady background of law and rich experience in handling cases, knows foreign law and culture well and has great capability of language. She is especially good at handling disputes arising from bill of lading, charterparty, oil pollution, ship financing and leasing, international trade as well as letter of credit.
Tel : 021-55882939
Direct : 021-55802698
Email : mei.tong@haitonglawyer.com
Mr. Guo is specializing in shipping, international trad […]
Mr. Guo is specializing in shipping, international trade & commodities as well as insurance. Prior to joining Hai Tong, Mr. Guo spent about 18 years at COSCO (initially with its bulk shipping arm in Tianjin before he became the head of COSCO Group’s legal, insurance and claims department in Beijing) and 9 years at the Beijing office of a leading international law firm.
His practice encompasses the full range of shipping, international trade & commodities and commercial matters with a strong focus on charterparty disputes, carriage of goods by sea and cargo claims, as well as contentious commodities-based advice.
Mr. Guo has extensive knowledge of marine insurance and reinsurance including P&I, Hull & Machinery, charterers’ liability, loss of hire, port and terminal liability, as well as forwarder’s liability cover. He acts for the world’s leading P&I Clubs, hull underwriters as well as ship owners/ operators/ charterers.
Mr. Guo works closely with clients in relation to the investigation, assessment and resolution of claims and pursuit of recoveries, whether through negotiation, mediation, court proceedings in China or domestic and international arbitration.
Mobile：86-138 2023 0037
Tel : 022-23592969
Email：xu.guo@haitonglawyer.com
Ding Xiangfei graduated from Renmin University of China and was awarded with L.L.M..
Xiangfei graduated from the renowned law school of Renmin University of China with a master’s degree in law. He holds both a lawyer’s license and a translator’s certificate.
Xiangfei started his career at a major law firm in China in 2004. He joined Hai Tong & Partners in 2013.
Xiangfei works for domestic and international shipping companies, terminal operators, trade companies and their insurers. He has accumulated abundant experience in handling both dry and wet cases. Clients are impressed for his in-depth understanding of the shipping and trade industry. He is very attentive to details on both legal and technical aspects of the cases which enables him to work out the best litigation strategy and achieve the optimum outcome of the cases.
During his long and fruitful career, Xiangfei handled a large number of cases involving cargo damage, ship collision, terminal operation, and international trade disputes. The typical cases handled by Xiangfei include:
-successfully defend a claim against shipowners of “ISABELITA” before the Supreme People’s Court of China for delivery of cargo under a Bill of Lading maliciously issued by charterer’s agent;
-properly dealing with GA dispute on behalf of owners of the MV “EIRINI P”;
-successfully defend soybean shortage claims on behalf of owners of the MV “GREAT OCEAN” and “STX HORIZON” in the first and second instance of the litigation;
-successfully defend a series of mis-delivery claims on behalf of the terminal operator involving ten shipments of iron ore;
-properly handling ship collision dispute involving death of three crew on behalf of owners of the MV “RICKMERS HAMBURG”
Tel : 022-60393518
Email : xiangfei.ding@haitonglawyer.com
Mr. ZHOU Songyu graduated in 2008 as a L.L.B in the major of international economic law from Dalian Maritime University.
ZHOU Songyu graduated in 2008 as a L.L.B in the major of international economic law from Dalian Maritime University. During the period from 2008 to 2012, he worked in COSCO Insurance Brokers Co. Ltd., responsible for underwriting and claim settlement of various types of marine insurances. During the period from 2012 to 2014, he worked in in Kunlun Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd., handling marine insurance, energy insurance and group blanket insurance. He joined Hai Tong & Partners in 2014.
ZHOU Songyu has over 8 years of working practices for marine and energy insurance and he specializes in maritime and admiralty law, international trading, ocean engineering, property insurance and liability insurance disputes.
Tel : 010-84294525
Email : songyu.zhou@haitonglawyer.com
Sun Kai graduated from Dalian Maritime University and was awarded with Maritime Law bachelor degree in 2013. And in the end of 2014, he graduated from Nottingham University and was awarded with Maritime Law L.L.M. degree.
Mr. Sun started his career as a lawyer in 2015 and joined Hai Tong & Partners, Shanghai in 2019. Prior to joining Hai Tong & Partners, Shanghai, he interned and practiced in another law firm specialized in maritime law, mainly handling cases regarding carriage of goods by sea contract and freight forwarding contract, as well as insurance subrogation cases on behalf of insurance companies. Since joining Hai Tong & Partners, Shanghai, Mr. Sun provided P&I Club, shipowners, liner carriers, freight forwarders and other clients with services related to maritime, international trade and other legal affairs. Mr. Sun is proficient in English and can cooperate with foreign lawyers in handling international arbitration cases in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other places.
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Education Background：
LLM, Nottingham University（2013 - 2014）
Bachelor, Dalian Maritime University（2009 - 2013）
TEL: 021–55882939
Direct：021-55802612
E-mail：kai.sun@haitonglawyer.com
