Sylvia is counsel in the firm’s dispute resolution group.
Sylvia has extensive experience in the maritime sector, and regularly advises clients on a full range of contractual and tortious disputes, in particular disputes arising out of charterparties, bills of lading, sale and purchase contracts, and agreements for special operation ships. She frequently represents shipowners, operators and charterers in international arbitrations.
Sylvia also possesses comprehensive knowledge and insights of the insurance industry, in particular marine insurance and aviation insurance.
On the financing side, Sylvia works closely with the Asset and Structured Finance team in conducting contract reviews and negotiations.
Sylvia is fluent in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
- Advising a client on a multi-million demurrage dispute, with successful recovery against an Indian state-owned counter party.
- Assisting a client in a high-profile arbitration under a long-term charter, following the changes under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Marpol).
- Advising and assisting a client in a dispute arising from late delivery of the ship under the Sales and Purchase Agreement.
- Advising a client on collision and pollution liabilities following a casualty incident.
- Representing a client in London arbitration for a charterparty dispute arising from Covid-19 and winning the favourable award.
Education
- 2010 · The College of Law, London, LL.B.
- 2010 · The College of Law, Bloomsbury, LPC (Commendation)
- 2009 · The College of Law, Bloomsbury, London, GDL
- 2008 · University College London, LL.M
- 2007 · Shanghai Maritime University, LL.B.