Gary WU obtained his LLB and LLM in maritime law from Dalian Maritime University. He specializes in maritime law, insurance disputes, and international disputes. With extensive experience in handling cases arising from bills of lading, charterparties and marine casualties, he is adept at managing disputes related to ship collisions and contact accidents, oil pollution from ships, salvage, ship sales and repair, personal death & injury, marine insurance and recovery, as well as cross-border disputes and other commercial matters.
Gary has represented clients in numerous significant maritime accident cases, including CMA CGM FLORIDA c/w CHOU SHAN, SEA JUSTICE c/w A SYMPHONY, and LANDBIRDGE PROSPERITY’s contact incident, among others.
Throughout his career, he has provided long-term legal services to international P&I clubs, international and domestic insurers, and shipowners. His clientele spans renowned international liner companies, including industry giants such as CMA CGM and EVERGREEN, domestic and international shipping enterprises, insurance corporations, and international law firms. He is committed to maximizing the interests of his clients through professional and efficient legal services.
Working Experience
2010.7 - 2011.12 Zhejiang DOS Law Firm Lawyer
2012.1 - 2020.12 Wintell & Co. Lawyer/Partner
2021.1 - Zhonglun W&D Law Firm Senior Partner
Professional Qualification
Chinese lawyer practice certificate
Working Language
Chinese、English
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1.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “CMA CGM FLORIDA” to handle the various claims as well as lengthy and high-profile legal proceedings arising from the vessel’s collision accident with M/V “CHOU SHAN” in 2013, including but not limited to pollution claims, salvage claims, cargo damage claims, G.A. contribution claims, and issues concerning the limitation of maritime liability.
2.Acted for the P&I club and owners of VLCC “LANDBRIDGE PROSPERITY” to handle the claims arising from the vessel’s collision with vessels and her contact accident with terminals in Zhoushan, including complex liability issues and damage claims.
3.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/T “VOYAGER I” to handle the claims and legal proceedings arising from the vessel’s allision with a terminal in Shanghai.
4.Acted for the owners of M/V “SEA JUSTICE” to handle the collision accident between M/T “A SYMPHONY” in Qingdao in 2021, including potential criminal charges, pollution claims, administrative penalties, and overseas legal proceedings.
5.Acted for an internationally renowned investment bank to handle a series of disputes concerning ship mortgages and loans involving three bulk carriers, with claims exceeding CNY 300 million, against the registered owners, shipyard, and other banks.
6.Acted for the manager company and 29 crewmembers of M/V “ORIENTAL DRAGON” to claim for outstanding management fees and unpaid wages, as well as file litigation and enforcement proceedings against the detained vessel in Chinese waters.
7.Acted for an internationally renowned liner company to handle a series of claims filed by Chinese shippers regarding alleged misdelivery of cargo without original bills of lading.
8.Acted for a domestic insurer to handle a shipbuilding risk insurance dispute arising from serious damage to a vessel under construction.
9.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “KOTA NEBULA” to handle the collision accident with a fishing vessel off Zhoushan, and the subsequent criminal charges against foreign crewmembers.
10.Acted for the P&I club, owners, and manager of M/V “YUAN TONG” to handle the claims and legal proceedings arising from the vessel’s sinking in Zhoushan waters, which resulted in multiple fatalities, including personal death claims, recovery actions, administrative lawsuits, and criminal investigations.
11.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “XIUMEI TIANJIN” to handle the disputes arising from the vessel’s major collision with M/V “JIA LI HAI” off Zhoushan.
12.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “NORTHERN GUARD” to handle the recovery action against shippers and freight forwarders for the vessel fire caused by the misdeclaration of cargo.
13.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “BULK JUPITER” to handle cargo claims from the Chinese consignee and underwriter arising from the vessel’s sinking off Vietnam in 2015, resulting in the total loss of 46,400MT of bauxite.
14.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/V “MAERSK ENSHI” to handle disputes with the owners of a fishing vessel, families of missing crew, oil-cleaning company, and a fishery mutual insurance association arising from the vessel’s collision off Taizhou, as well as related criminal investigations and proceedings.
15.Acted for the P&I club and owners of M/T “ELLINGTON” to handle the collision accident with M/T “EL ZORRO” in Jiaxing, including jurisdictional disputes over inter-ship claims and significant pollution claims.
16.Acted for the owners and insurers of M/V “XIANG TIGER” to handle a series of aquaculture damage claims and legal proceedings.