Insurance Disputes, Maritime & Shipping Law, Cross-Border
Biography
Mr. ZHENG LIANG ( Director & Attorney-at-Law )
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Mr. ZHENG Liang serves as Director of Horizon Law Firm, Lead Mediator/Supervisor of Shanghai Yangpu Concord Civil & Commercial Mediation Center, and Director of Shanghai Pudong Huafu Social Service Center. He holds directorships at Singapore-based Hola Claim Service Pte Ltd and serves as Senior Counsel at Princes Chambers (New Zealand). Mr. Zheng is also an appointed arbitrator with multiple arbitration institutions.
Agraduate of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (LL.M., International Law), Mr. Zheng specializes in trade, shipping, and insurance legal practice with extensive cross-border expertise. He possesses significant experience in New Zealand-related corporate, trade, and investment matters, including cross-border M&Atransactions involving dairy, energy, and nutraceutical enterprises.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Zheng had held key positions at several leading property insurance companies in China, managing claims, legal affairs, shipping divisions, and regional operations. His insurance industry insights encompass both theoretical knowledge and practical application across P&Cinsurance and maritime law. Current clients include major mainland Chinese insurers and some shipping enterprises.
Prior to joining Horizon Law Firm, Mr. ZHENG Liang served as a long-term equity partner at Shanghai Rolmax Law Firm.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Directed landmark case (2018) Supreme People’s Court Civil Retrial No. 453, selected among 2018 Top 10 Maritime Trial Cases of China
- Pioneered legal technology innovation through "Shanghai Fayan Data Technology" and legal big-data platform "Legal Engine" (www.hiwinner.cn) since 2015, and focusing on AI-legal service integration
- Founded "Global Law Connect" (http://www.lawtongue.com), establishing a cross-border practice committee network spanning 112 jurisdictions with 5,200+ international lawyers for integrated cross-border dispute resolution and transactional support
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
Insurance & Maritime Advises on marine insurance contracts, non-marine P&Cpolicies, liability coverage disputes, subrogation recovery, vessel collisions, oil pollution claims, cargo damage litigation, and insurer compliance frameworks.
Cross-Border Matters Leads complex disputes involving international trade contracts and coordinates global legal teams for multinational arbitration/execution.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- "Defining 'Bill of Lading Holder' under Chinese Maritime Law: Scope and Interpretation" (World Shipping)
- "Legal Safeguards for Receivables Financing in China's International Trade: Systemic Analysis and Reform" (International Trade Practice)
- "Beneficiary Status in Property Insurance: Legal Analysis and Interest Balancing" (Maritime & Insurance Law Review Vol.10)