China (National) (asialaw)

Headquartered in Shanghai, Wintell & Co’s industry strengths are in the shipping and insurance sectors. The firm’s shipping practice offers a full range of dispute resolution services ranging from marine casualties and marine insurance issues to financial disputes for clients. Senior partner Mervyn Chen’s practice area spans across corporate compliance and dispute resolution in the insurance and shipping sectors, with a proven track record of advising complex matters for shipowners, insurance companies, shipyards and major airlines. The firm welcomed two senior partners Rui (Ray) Li and Yi Wei in March 2024.

Client feedback

“We are greatly impressed by the legal services of Wintell & Co. and consider the firm one of the greatest law firms in China in the shipping industry, given the comprehensive legal knowledge and strategic problem-solving techniques the firm acquires. Despite the significant degree of complexity and involvement of several counterparties in the legal dispute case, Wintell & Co. demonstrated professionalism by providing innovative solutions and timely legal advice in the face of challenging issues. The firm places our requests and needs as a top priority. They value the long-term business relationship with the company. They are also capable of providing practicable solutions, considering the company’s commercial objectives and business nature.” – Dispute resolution

Mervyn Chen

“We work with Mr. Chen the most at the firm. He is very familiar with the shipping businesses and applicable laws and regulations in the PRC. He also knows very well the latest case precedents, which serve as useful references in handling the company’s legal disputes in the shipping industry. Mr. Chen and the team significantly valued and recognised the importance of the protection of the interests of our company, had sophisticated knowledge of laws and regulations in the PRC, particularly in relation to shipping and port operations, and strived to meet our needs and proactively and promptly responded to the requests of us from time to time.”

Ray Li

“Ray is very responsive and knowledgeable. He is a trusted partner.”

“He is a very experienced finance lawyer and a trusted partner on many of our transactions. The team is very efficient and provides excellent advice.”