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Once again on the list! GUANG YU & CO. and the director Xu Guangyu were ranked at the top of Chamber
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Chambers and Partners (Chambers) produces international rankings for the legal industry since 1969, which is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Depending on its rigorous, objective, fair research and evaluation system, limited world-famous law firms and leading lawyers in various legal fields were ranked. The ranking list and the relevant compliment are authoritative with the extensive international influence which become one of the most reliable definite references for clients all over the world seeking legal services and the benchmark of the legal profession. In the 2021 Asia-Pacific Guide newly published by Chambers & Partners on December 15, 2020, GUANGYU & CO. was ranked as Band 2 of leading PRC law firm in Southern China and the director Xu Guangyu was ranked as Band 1 leading lawyer in Southern China.
Chambers highly praised GUANGYU & CO.:“ What the team is known for Compact Guangdong-based team with a well-rounded offering. Well placed to handle cargo insurance, pollution and collision matters. Also offers advice on ship arrest, ship administration and auction issues arising from admiralty disputes. Familiar with handling maritime disputes for an array of clients in the public and private sectors.” and evaluated Xu Guangyu objectively:” Xu Guangyu is recognised for his prowess in handling collision and oil pollution cases. He offers additional strength in charter party disputes and international trade matters.”
GUANGYU & CO. was ranked by Chambers as a leading PRC firm since 2013 annually which had become one of the best law firms in Southern China. Numerous classic cases were represented by the director Xu Guangyu and his team, such as, cases of compensation for significant oil pollution damage at sea including, “TASMANSEA”, “ZEUS”, “ATHENA”, “AGIOS DIMITRIOS 1”, “TRANSSUMMER”, “AEGIALI”, “Qiandaoyou 1”, “GOLDEN ROSE”, “Hao Jun”, “CMACGMFLORIDA”, ConocoPhillips Penglai 19-3 oil well, etc; the case of Jiujiang Bridge with national influence; the state compensation case of "Wu Sa"; the auction case of damage to military facilities caused by "Varada Blessing"; the lien case of "Lian Run Yang Fan"; the case of dispute on crew’s labor contract of “Yuming 100”; the case of a limitation fund for maritime claims of "Xing Zhong Sheng"; the collision case of "Nanhong 918" that upheld the general defence of Force Majeure; the execution objection case of "Yuedongguangong 0833".
The Guide showed the outstanding capability of GUANGYU & CO and services of it were widely recognized by industry and the community. All partners and lawyers of GUANGYU & CO. are deeply honored and sincerely thank all clients and friends from all walks of life for their supports. GUANGYU & CO. will continue to devote to providing customers with comprehensive, excellent and efficient legal services.