Anja joined Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP in 2021 and is currently an associate in the Litigation Department in Hong Kong. She qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England and Wales and has assisted with domestic and international enterprises and individuals in disputes relating to international trade, commercial transactions, shipping, litigation and arbitration.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Acting for shipowners regarding general average claims, claims for damages to the ship against charterers and claims from cargo owners, and assisting with taking evidence on board the ship
Acting in various Hong Kong court proceedings arising out of the collision between MT Sanchi and MV CF Crystal
Acting for shipowners in defending against a ship collision claim
Acting for shipowners regarding general average claims, claims for damages to the ship against charterers and claims from cargo owners, and assisting with taking evidence on board the ship
Acting in various Hong Kong court proceedings arising out of the collision between MT Sanchi and MV CF Crystal
Acting for shipowners in defending against a ship collision claim
Advising shipowners and P&I clubs on and liaising with local lawyers for ship arrests in several jurisdictions
Advising shipowners on frustration of charterparties and contracts due to war
Advising a P&I Club on obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention
Advising clients on agreements regarding sale and purchase, chartering and newbuilding of ships
Acting for a PRC state-owned enterprise in international disputes, involving a lien claim and achieving amicable settlement between parties
Advising clients regarding general average claims and seaworthiness disputes
Advising clients regarding ship leasing and charterparty structuring
Advising and acting for clients and P&I Clubs on various charterparty claims
Acting for clients in arbitrations involving hire and bunker claims under London Maritime Arbitrators Association and Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group rules
Acting for shipowners in tort claims in relation to oil spill
Acting for a local company in an insurance claim in relation to disputes regarding the coverage of voyage
Assisting with ship arrests in support of tort and contract actions against shipowners
Acting for a large integrated steel enterprise in labour disputes in France involving unfair dismissals
Acting for a PRC-based dual-listed pharmaceutical company in an LCIA arbitration regarding disputes arising from a supply agreement involving a claim of over US$59 million
Acting for a large integrated steel enterprise in labour disputes in South Africa involving unfair discrimination and dismissal
Acted for a large integrated steel enterprise in labour disputes in South Africa involving constructive dismissal and dismissal for misconduct
Acting for a PRC entrepreneur and his related group company entities in defending an investor’s claims arising from a SPA dispute (matter value exceeding US$14 million) in a HKIAC arbitration, which further involves ancillary legal proceedings in the PRC and various cross-border issues of security and enforcement
Acting for a PRC subsidiary of an international logistics company in appealing an arbitral award in England
Acting for a Hong Kong company in an arbitration in respect of disputes arising out of an investment agreement
Acting for the Hong Kong subsidiary of a state-owned enterprise in a court action in relation to unjust enrichment
Advising clients regarding loan agreements and share charges involving more than HK$100 million
Acting for a PRC company in Hong Kong court to enforce a settlement agreement
Acting for foreign clients in continuing a Mareva injunction in Hong Kong
Acting for a global shipping and logistics company in setting aside a LMAA arbitration award
Acting for a PRC state-owned company in a CIETAC HK arbitration regarding disputes arising out of a commodity sales contract involving over US$3 million, which involves complex agency, letter of credit, and local customs issues under Hong Kong and PRC laws
Advising on various guarantees, demand guarantees, etc.
Advising a Singaporean company on its obligations under Hong Kong company law
Advising an international consumer electronics company based in the PRC on compliance issues in jurisdictions including Hong Kong
Advising e-commerce enterprises on various compliance issues involving jurisdictions including the U.S. and Hong Kong
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Hong Kong, 2019, PCLL
- University of Hong Kong , 2018, LL.B., Second Class Honours (Division One)
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Hong Kong
- England and Wales
Court admissions
Court admissions
- High Court - Hong Kong
- England and Wales
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- The Law Society of Hong Kong – Member
- Solicitors Regulation Authority – Member
