ESG has been developing for decades internationally, in particular in the West, but has not been as well known in mainland China until more recently. Now, however, ESG is increasingly seen as a political priority aligned with the goal of “common prosperity” and therefore firmly on the agenda of large Chinese companies. This includes many shipping companies, where it is also expected that China’s push within green shipping will lead to more mandatory ESG obligations being introduced.

China

Maritime and Offshore Emergency Response

Shipping

Partner

Claire has extensive experience advising shipowners, P&I Clubs and H&M insurers on post-casualty matters, including collisions, fires and explosions, salvage, limitation of liability, pollution incidents and other major casualties. Claire regularly assists with investigations, strategic post-casualty analysis, liability assessment, negotiations with authorities and claimants, and the coordination and conduct of related litigation and arbitration. Her clients include members of the International Group of P&I Clubs, leading H&M insurers and international shipowners.

In parallel, Claire advises on shipbuilding, conversion and offshore construction projects, acting for major Chinese state-owned shipyard groups and offshore contractors, as well as international owners, manufacturers and suppliers. Her work includes drafting and negotiating shipbuilding and conversion contracts, refund guarantees, offshore EPC arrangements, charterparties, transportation and international trade contracts, as well as associated corporate and financing documentation. Her clients include, among others, CSSC Group, China Merchants Industry Holdings, COSCO Shipyards, and other leading industry participants.

Claire also has substantial experience in international dispute resolution, acting in arbitrations under the LMAA, LCIA, HKIAC and SIAC Rules, as well as in litigation before the English and Hong Kong courts and PRC maritime courts. She frequently handles disputes arising out of casualties, shipbuilding and offshore projects, charterparties, and international trade.

Claire is dual qualified under Chinese and English law and practises as a Solicitor of England and Wales.

Singapore

{"title":{"title":"Claire Jiang | Wikborg Rein"}}

Claire specialises in both contentious and non-contentious shipping and offshore matters.