Hector FAN is Director of the Management Committee and currently Senior Partner at Zhonglun W&D Law Firm Shanghai Office. He holds dual master’s degrees from Shanghai Maritime University and Shanghai Jiao TongUniversity. His professional expertise spans maritime law, insurance, and dispute resolution.

Since 2011, Hector FAN has handled a substantial number of insurance and maritime disputes, covering fires, ship collisions, oil pollution, personal injuries, salvage, and general average. In the insurance sector, he has deep expertise in hull and machinery insurance, cargo insurance, liability insurance, and subrogation recovery. He is particularly adept at handling major and complex insurance disputes, with a keen ability to navigate the legal interface between claims handling and recovery actions. He provides full-chain legal services to insurers, shipowners, and cargo owners – from risk prevention and claims management to recovery litigation.

Hector FAN used to be a ship navigator, and has the dual perspectives of maritime practice and legal expertise. He is good at efficiently resolving disputes through litigation and non-litigation methods, and maximizing the protection of clients' legitimate rights and interests.

Working Experience

• 2009.7-2011.8    Served as deck officer onboard bulk carriers
• 2011.8-2015.4    Wintell &Co,                    Lawyer
• 2015.5-2020.8    Rolmax Law Firm,            Partner
• 2020.8-         Zhonglun W&D Law Firm,     Senior partner
• 2024.12 -       Zhonglun W&D Law Firm,     Senior Partner and Director                                                                                       of the Management Committee

Achievements

Maritime Cases：

• 1.  In 2025, acted for the insurer of MV “QIAN DAO HU” to handle marine cargo damage claims and recovery, and finally the insurer obtained about 65% of the compensation;
• 2.   In 2024, acted for the insurer of MV “YXS 15000” to handle a dispute over the insurance contract, the court dismissed 100% of the claim of the insured;
• 3.   In 2024, represented an insurance company and the shipowner in the collision case between M/V "Xinghongda 8" and M/V "Huataishan", which also hit the dock, ultimately achieving a full settlement;
• 4. In 2024, represented an insurance company in a maritime cargo damage claim and recovery action, ultimately securing satisfactory compensation from the ship;
• 5. In 2023, represented Dalian PICC in a maritime cargo transportation insurance contract dispute. The defense was supported by the Shanghai Maritime Court, resulting in the dismissal of all the claims of the insured;
• 6.In 2023, represented cargo insurers in a series of disputes involving the collision between M/V "Demou" and M/V "Changmou", including salvage claims. Achieved full recovery of compensation. The case was selected by the Supreme People's Court as the "2023 National Maritime Trial Typical Case" on June 8, 2024;
• 7.In 2023, represented the shipowner and hull underwriters in the collision incident involving M/V "AMC NAVIGATOR" and M/V "WAN HAI 288" and finally achieved a comprehensive settlement through litigation and negotiation;
• 8.In 2023, represented PICC Jiangsu in a salvage cost claim arising from a mechanical failure of M/V "Sunshine Tour," reducing losses by 75%;
• 9. In 2023, represented the operator of M/V "Guoyu 702" in a collision with M/V "Helun 8" 0.5 nautical miles south of Guangzhou Port Buoy 43, securing settlement and a satisfactory result for the parties;
• 10. In 2022, represented China Life in a vessel insurance contract dispute involving M/V "Chujiang 86". The defense was upheld by the court, dismissing all claims by the insured;
• 11.In 2022, represented China Life Lu'an City Central Branch in claims arising from a collision between M/V "Huoqiu 866" and M/V "Shunyi 819", significantly reducing losses for both the shipowner of M/V "Huoqiu 866" and claims by M/V "Shunyi 819";
• 12. In 2022, representing PICC Jiangsu, handled the claims for crane repair costs of the insured vessel, M/V "NEW PIONEER" and achieved significant loss reduction;
• 13. In 2022, entrusted by the cargo insurer of M/V "Xiangzhuzhouhuo 1517" to handle cargo damage recovery matters, achieving a recovery rate exceeding 80%; 

Insurance Cases：

• 14. In 2026, represented an insurance company in a property insurance dispute against a logistics company. The policy in question was a Property All Risks Insurance, and the plaintiff initially claimed damages in excess of RMB 12.25 million. Through rigorous defense at multiple stages of the proceedings, we ultimately reached a settlement at RMB 3.7 million, effectively avoiding further litigation costs and risks for our client;
• 15.In 2026, represented an insurance company in a liability insurance contract dispute against a real estate company. Our defense opinion was supported by the courts of first and second instance, and all the claims of the insured were rejected;
• 16. In 2025, handled the case of death caused by fire from machinery of the insured, an intelligent company, for the insurer of a product quality liability insurance, finally reached a settlement with the family members of the deceased, and the case was resolved satisfactorily;
• 17.In 2024, represented AXA Tianping in an employer's liability insurance dispute against Henan XX Vehicle Inspection Co., Ltd., with defense arguments fully upheld by both trial and appellate courts, resulting in dismissal of all claims filed by the insured;
• 18. In 2024, represented a digital printing company in Henan in a subrogation claim initiated by an insurance company. The defense arguments were upheld by both trial and appellate courts, leading to the dismissal of all claims from the insurance company;
• 19.In 2024, appointed by the public liability insurer of Walmart, represented Walmart multiple times in defense against claims related to safety obligations arising from injuries sustained by claimants. The defense arguments were upheld by various courts, resulting in the dismissal of all claims against Walmart;
• 20. In 2023, represented Sunshine's Beijing branch in a cargo insurance subrogation action against an online platform, carrier, and affiliated company, and received full support from both trial and appellate courts;
• 21.In 2022, represented AXA Tianping in a fire damage claim and subrogation case, ultimately recovering 75% of the compensation from a logistics company in Shenzhen;
• 22. In 2022, represented AXA Tianping in a cargo insurance subrogation case, pursuing recovery from a logistics company and its sole shareholder along with their insurer, and received full support from both trial and appellate courts;
• 23. In 2022, represented Dadi Insurance Shanghai Branch in a cargo insurance contract dispute with an insured logistics company. The defense was upheld by both trial and appellate courts, leading to the dismissal of all claims made by the insured;
• 24. In 2022, represented AXA Tianping in a dispute regarding employer's liability insurance with a shelf installation team. The defense arguments were upheld by both trial and appellate courts, resulting in the dismissal of 80% of the claims made by the insured;
• 25. In 2022, represented AXA Tianping in a subrogation claim against a department store in Beijing, receiving full support from both trial and appellate courts.

Honors

• In 2024, he was awarded the title of"Excellent Young Lawyer" by the Huangpu District Judicial Bureau;
• In 2025, he was awarded the title of "Light of the Lintel, Young Talents of Huangpu" in Huangpu District;
• In 2025, he was awarded the title of "Legal News Agency 2025 Brand Star in Maritime and Admiralty Field · Ingenious Lawyer";
• In 2025, he was honored on the list of maritime and admiralty field in The Legal 500 Guide to Greater China 2026;
• In 2026, he was selected as a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 Guide to Greater China 2026;
• In 2026, he was included in the list of "The A‑List Legal Elite 2025‑2026: China's Business Law Elite" of China Business Law Journal;
• In 2026, he won the title of "Emerging Talent" of the second Dingxin Rule of Law Talents awarded by Shanghai Municipal Judicial Bureau.

Social roles and membership:

• Arbitrator of Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;
• Arbitrator of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (“APIAC”);
• Member of Insurance Professional Committee of Shanghai Bar Association;
• Entrepreneur Counselor of Shanghai Maritime University;
• Deputy Secretary of Party Branch of Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, Shanghai Office.

2008.9-2010.7 Shanghai Maritime University Master of Engineering
2004.9-2008.7 Shanghai Maritime University Bachelor of Engineering
2015.2-2017.6 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Master of Law

Chinese lawyer practice qualification certificate
Securities practice qualification certificate
Fund practice qualification
Securities analyst qualification
Ocean-going Vessel Navigator Qualification

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