Shipping 2026

HONG KONG SAR, CHINA Law and Practice Contributed by: Christopher Andrew Potts, Crump & Co

Crump & Co (formerly William A Crump & Son, founded in London in 1864) is a long-established Hong Kong–based maritime and commercial law firm, founded in 1981, with over 80 years of com - bined partner experience. The firm focuses on ship - ping and trade-related dispute resolution in the Far East and internationally. It acts for a broad client base, including ship and boat owners, charterers, salvors, cargo interests, P&I clubs, insurers, agents, crew, passengers and other claimants, with extensive

experience in contentious matters, negotiation and settlement. The firm has long been recognised by legal directories and peers as a leading Hong Kong maritime practice. Its lawyers include former seafar - ers and pilots, bringing strong technical insight into shipping and aviation, supported by a global network of correspondents and experts. Crumps was an early founder of the Admiralty Solicitors Group and contin - ues to uphold its standards.

Author

Christopher Andrew Potts has 50 years’ experience focusing on all aspects of maritime, aviation, transport and insurance law, including collision; fire/explosion; total loss; salvage; P&I; charterparty; carriage of

goods by air, sea and road; product liability; commodities; letters of credit; personal injury; insolvency; and pleasure craft, including numerous headline cases.

Crump & Co 1103 Jubilee Centre 18 Fenwick Street Wan Chai Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2537 7000 Fax: +852 2804 6615 Email: Crumps@crumpslaw.com Web: www.crump-co.com.hk

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