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Originally concentrating on shipping and shipbuilding disputes, he later gained experience in other practice areas including banking, aviation, construction, commodities, energy, insurance and regulatory.
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Experience
- “Atlantic Baron” [1979] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 89 - shipbuilding - economic duress;
- “Elf” Comm Ct, (1985) - shipbuilding - warranty defects;
- “Hua Lien” Mobil Oil v Hong Kong United Dockyard, PC (1991) - successful negligence claim for failing to secure vessel against typhoon;
- Czarnikow v Rolimpex [1979] AC 351 - force majeure (government export ban).;
- “Sunshine Island” and “Eleni” - two large collision actions in Hong Kong HC.;
- Tin Sui Wai - acting for Hong Kong Government in HC dispute over delay in forming site for new town development.;
- LCIA arbitration over contractor client claim for payment under contract for oil pipeline and tanks in Kuwait.;
- SIAC arbitration over dispute between oil major and Asian state relating to construction of gas pipelines.;
- LMAA shipbuilding arbitrations;
- Ship mortgage enforcement actions in Hong Kong and elsewhere.
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Affiliations
- Member Law Society Hong Kong;
- Member Institute of Arbitrators;
- CIETAC - panel arbitrator;
- CMAC - panel arbitrator;
- Beijing Arbitration Commission - panel arbitrator;
- LMAA - supporting member;
- Certified adjudicator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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