Christopher CHEN

The founder and principal of CTC Law Office, Cristopher Chan, was the former Head of Shipping with an international law firm in HK. With over 25 years of experience in this area, and in this region, his team is well positioned to provide high quality, practical, expert and commercially sound advice to best help clients to navigate their issues in a cost-effective manner.

Christopher Chan specialises in all aspects of marine litigation and arbitration, commercial litigation and international trade disputes. He is renowned throughout South-East Asia for his admiralty capability and his practice covers all aspects of shipping disputes to include collisions, salvage, charterparty disputes, bills of lading, cargo claims, tug and tow disputes, stevedore damage claims, personal injuries/fatal accident claims, insurance coverage issues and P&I insurance matters generally.

Christopher Chan is ranked in Chambers Greater China and Chambers Asia Pacific for Shipping Litigation in the region. He is named Leading Individual in Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Hong Kong. He was named A-List lawyer for China-related business by China Business Law Journal in 2020.

What the market says about Chris and his team:

“A great team to work with, with strength in depth on shipping and shipbuilding matters.” (Legal 500 APAC 2023)

“Christopher Chan is the department co-head based in Hong Kong and has a solid reputation in the shipping sector. He has well-established experience in both wet and dry cases including wreck removals, salvages, cargo claims and charter party disputes.” (Chambers Greater China 2022)

“Led by Christopher, the team handles the gamut of wet and dry matters for a myriad of stakeholders, including P&I clubs, charterers and owners.” (Legal 500 APAC 2022)

“Christopher enjoys a solid reputation in the shipping sector.” (Chambers APAC 2021)

“Christopher is described as genuinely excellent” (Chambers APAC 2020) and his clients appreciate his “prompt attendance to matters and situations," noting that “his efficiency in providing advice or strategies is effective in shedding light on the next step." (Chambers APAC 2018)