Huang Hui

Managing Partner/ Attorney-at-Law/Arbitrator/ Mediator

020-34493085

Huang Hui is Secretary-general of Maritime Law Committee of All China Lawyers Association, a Council Member of the Ministry of Justice's "Belt and Road" Legal Services Alliance, one of Guangzhou's Top 10 Lawyers in Foreign Related Matters, a Pacesetter among the "30 Individuals and 30 Firms" Awards for the 30th anniversary of the in-depth lawyer system reform in Guangzhou, a recognized "Outstanding Individual in Guangdong's Foreign-Related Rule of Law Development, an Expert Advisor to the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and a Member of the Ministry of Justice's "Top 1000 Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters Nationwide Talent Pool".

Main practice areas
Maritime & Shipping, International Trade, Customs Affairs, Insurance, Aviation, International Arbitration, Cross-Border Dispute Resolution, etc. 


  • Top 10 Guangzhou Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters
  • Member of "Top 1000 Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters" Nationwide Talent Pool of the MOJ of China
  • Expert Advisor to the Supreme People's Procuratorate
  • Expert Consultant for Major Administrative Decisions of Guangzhou Municipal Government
  • "Pacesetter" honorary title among the "30 Individuals and 30 Firms" Awards for the 30th anniversary of the in-depth lawyer system reform in Guangzhou
  • Outstanding Contributor to Guangdong’s Development of Foreign-related Rule of Law
  • Ambassador for Guangzhou’s Law-based Business Environment by Guangzhou Lawyers Association (first batch)
  • Vice President of the Foreign Legal Services Branch of Guangzhou Lawyers Association
  • Director of Maritime Law Committee of Guangzhou Lawyers Association
  • Secretary-general of Maritime Law Committee of All China Lawyers Association
  • Vice president of "Belt and Road" and Foreign Affairs Working Committee of Guangdong Lawyers Association
  • Council member and mediator of Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center
  • Council member of Legal Business Environment Research Institute of Guangzhou Lawyers Association
  • Member of "Leading Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters" Talent Pool of Guangdong Lawyers Association and "Leading Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters" Talent Pool of Guangzhou Lawyers Association
  • Vice-president of Guangdong Maritime Law Research Institute and Guangzhou International Shipping Judicial Research Institute
  • Member of the Foreign-related Rule of Law Expert Committee of Guangdong Province and Expert Advisor to the Commission for Overall Law-Based Governance of the CPC Guangzhou Municipal Committee
  • Legal Advisor to the CPC Haizhu District Committee and Haizhu People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality
  • Extramural supervisor for J.M postgraduates (International Shipping Law) at South China Normal University and Researcher at International Shipping Law and Policy Research Center
  • Extramural supervisor for  J.M postgraduates at Sun Yat-sen University, South China Normal University, and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
  • Arbitrator at CIETAC, CMAC, Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre, Hainan International Arbitration Court,  Beihai International Arbitration Court, Qingdao Arbitration Commission, Maoming Arbitration Commission, Dalian International Arbitration Court and Vietnam-China International Trade Arbitration Center and others
  • Member of the lawyers databases of PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited, China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd., Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China,Ltd., China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association, COSCO SHIPPING Lines, COSCO SHIPPING Bulk Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou Port Group
  • Member of China's Top 100 Foreign-related Lawyers recommended by Law Press China to mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy, and selected into Lawyers in Modern China, Foreign-related Legal Talents, Chinese Lawyers Yearbook: lawyers for foreign-related matters
  • Consecutively recommended as "Leading Lawyer in Shipping" by Chambers and Partners since 2012, and consecutively awarded "Deals of the year" by China Business Law Journal
  • Recognized in "The A-List 2023-24: Visionaries" by China Business Law Journal, and awarded "Stellar Accolade" by LegalOne.

Language
Chinese (Mandarin), English

Secretary-general of Maritime Law Committee of All China Lawyers Association, a Council Member of the Ministry of Justice's "Belt and Road" Legal Services Alliance, one of Guangzhou's Top 10 Lawyers in Foreign Related Matters, a Pacesetter among the "30 Individuals and 30 Firms" Awards for the 30th anniversary of the in-depth lawyer system reform in Guangzhou, a recognized "Outstanding Individual in Guangdong's Foreign-Related Rule of Law Development, an Expert Advisor to the Supreme People's Procuratorate,Expert Consultant for Major Administrative Decisions of Guangzhou Municipal Government and a Member of the Ministry of Justice's "Top 1000 Lawyers in Foreign-related Matters Nationwide Talent Pool".

Huang Hui also serves as Vice President of the Foreign Legal Services Branch of Guangzhou Lawyers Association, Head of Maritime Law Committee of Guangzhou Lawyers Association, and Vice President of Guangdong Maritime Law Research Institute, among other professional appointments.

In full-time practice since 2002 specializing in all aspects of maritime law, international trade and insurance, Huang Hui has handled numerous complex, influential and typical cases, including a number of landmark cases in the history of maritime judicial practice and foreign-related legal services in China. He was lead counsel in matters named among the Supreme People's Court's selection of "Top 10 Landmark Cases of the Year" and "Top 10 Typical Maritime Cases of the Year", or featured in the Gazette of the Supreme People's Court and Guiding Cases of the Supreme People's Court, Lloyd's Law Reports and Chinese Maritime and Commercial Law Reports, or selected for "Top 10 Typical Marine Traffic Accidents 2010-2020"by the Ministry of Transportation, Typical Cross-border Disputes in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Ten Typical Cases of Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between Mainland China and the HKSAR, Outstanding Cases of Legal Services in the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Greater Bay Area 2019-2022, "Typical Cases on the Application of International Treaties and International Practices in Foreign-related Civil and Commercial Cases” by the Supreme People’s Court or “Typical Cases of Judicial Service Safeguarding High-Quality Development of the Marine Economy” by the Supreme People’s Court.

1. Successfully advised on case selected for "Ten Typical Cases of Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between Mainland China and the HKSAR" published by the Supreme People's Court and "Typical Cross-border Disputes in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" published by the High People's Court of Guangdong Province.
2. Represented Guangdong port operator in a RMB425 million claim for breach of container leasing contract. Huang Hui won an "Annual Achievement Award of the Year 2020" presented by Guangzhou Lawyers Association, "Deals of the Year 2021" by China Business Law Journal, and "Outstanding Cases of Legal Services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area  2019- 2022" by Guangdong Lawyers Association for his representation in this case.
3. Successfully represented Fortune 500 air products provider in hundreds of arbitration claims for breach of service contracts.
4. Successfully acted for a major Chinese insurer in a range of claims arising from the collision between Chinese bulk carrier “Z” and Marshall Islands-flagged container vessel “M” resulting in 11 crew fatalities (claim value exceeding RMB 200 million). Mr. Huang’s representation earned the Guangzhou Lawyers Association’s “2017 Annual Achievement Award”. The matter was featured in the All China Lawyers Association’s Outstanding Foreign-related Legal Service Cases (2020) and its Compendium of Typical Foreign-related Legal Service Cases (2014–2018), as well as awarded Third Prize in the Guangdong Lawyers Association’s “Typical Cases of Foreign-related Legal Services”.
5. Represented owners and insurers of Greek crude oil carrier “AG” in salvage claims arising from the vessel’s grounding in the Qiongzhou Strait (Matter value: RMB 60 million). The case was selected  by the Supreme People’s Court and China Central Television as one of the "Top 10 Landmark Cases of the Year 2016" and "Top 10 Typical Maritime Cases of the Year 2016". It was also included in Guangzhou Maritime Court’s "Top 10 Typical Cases Selected to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to China" and the “40th Anniversary Commemorative Typical Cases (16 cases in total)”, Lloyd's Law Reports [2016] Vol7, GAZETTE OF THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT [2016] No. 11 and as Guiding Case No. 110 in the People's Court Case Database. Additionally, the matter was also featured in the All China Lawyers Association’s Outstanding Foreign-related Legal Service Cases (2020) and its Compendium of Typical Foreign-related Legal Service Cases (2014–2018), as well as the Supreme People’s Court’s Annotated International Commercial Cases from the Supreme People’s Court Curated for Their Relevance to the Belt and Road Initiative (Chinese-English Edition). It was awarded First Prize in the Guangdong Lawyers Association’s “Typical Cases of Foreign-related Legal Services” and Mr. Huang received the Guangzhou Lawyers Association’s “2016 Annual Achievement Award” for his performance in this case.
6. Represented foreign shipowner in a more than RMB 100 million claim for damage to submarine fiber optic cable in the Qiongzhou Strait.
7. Represented owners and insurers of Taiwanese vessel in an over RMB 100 million claim for oil pumping and cleanup costs arising from her grounding at the entrance of the Pearl River.
8. Represented Hong Kong shipowner in a RMB1.2 billion arbitration claim for breach of shipbuilding contract.
9. Represented owners and P&I insurer of Singapore registered bulk carrier in a RMB23 million claim for damage to DDGS cargo. The judgment of the case was selected by China's Supreme Court into Outstanding Judicial Documents of the National Court System.
10. Represented one of the successful defendants in A.P. Møller Singapore Pte Ltd v. ZSH Industry Co., Ltd. et al. ( a RMB730 million claim arising from fire on ocean-going container carrier “MH”). The matter was named among China’s Supreme Court’s selection of "Nationwide Outstanding Court Cases for the Year 2023", the High People’s Court of Guangdong Province’s inaugural “Top 10 Typical Maritime Cases” (published May 2024) and Guangzhou Maritime Court’s "Top 10 Typical Cases of the Year 2022", and was recognised as an “Exemplary Case” by Legal One. The matter also earned the Guangzhou Lawyers Association’s “2022 Annual Achievement Award” and was awarded “Deals of the Year 2023” by China Business Law Journal.
11. Represented operator and insurers of an airport in Southern China in a RMB22 million claim for damage to aircraft.
12. Represented P&I insurer of Togo-registered general cargo carrier in a RMB34.6 million claim for oil pollution prevention costs.
13. Advised governmental authorities on death claims arising from the capsizing of the Chinese ocean-going fishing vessel “Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028” in the central Indian Ocean in May 2023, which resulted in the missing of 39 crew members of multiple nationalities. China’s top leadership called for an all-out effort to rescue the crew. The incident and the subsequent search-and-rescue operations were extensively covered by both international and domestic media, generating widespread public concern. Huang Hui’s strategic and constructive advice led to swift and discreet settlements with the families of the deceased crew members. His adept handling of the case demonstrated exceptional professional competence and experience, leading to his appointment as the chief legal advisor by the Yantai Penglai District Law Society. Additionally, he was honored with Guangzhou Lawyers Association’s "Social Stability Maintenance Award" in recognition of his exceptional performance in this case, which was awarded Paragon Cases of the Year 2024 by Legal Vision.
14.  Represented owners of "CONTI CHIVLARY" in various claims arising from her collision with "Zhe Xing Hang 3" (Matter value: RMB30 million). Huang Hui won an "Annual Achievement Award of the Year 2021" presented by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his representation in this case.
15. Represented insurers of "Chen Chang 332" in various claims arising from her collision with "Morning Cherry" which led to the sinking of the former. Huang Hui received a "Deals of the Year 2020" award by China Business Law Journal for his representation in this case.
16. Represented master and other crew members of "Angelic Power" in wage claims against the shipowners/sale proceeds of the vessel. The case was named among China’s Supreme Court’s selection of "Top 10 Typical Maritime Cases of the Year 2021" and featured in the Supreme Court's Work Report 2023. It was among Guangzhou Maritime Court’s selection of 16 Typical Cases in 40 Year to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of its Establishment, featured in Informa UK's Chinese Maritime and Commercial Law Report [2022] Vol 4, awarded "Exemplary Case" by LegalOne and selected for "Outstanding Cases in Guangzhou’s Foreign-related Legal System Development".
17. Represented charterers in evidence preservation against owners of "Unity" pending ad hoc arbitration. Huang Hui won an "Annual Achievement Award of the Year 2021" presented by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his representation in this case.
18. Lead counsel in "Yuan Feng Hai" v "Yuan Feng Er" (judicial sale and enforcement). Huang Hui won an "Annual Achievement Award of the Year 2018" presented by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his representation in this case.
19. Lead counsel in Meiya v Changlixing (dispute over construction contract) before China's Supreme Court (matter value: RMB 300 million). The case was selected by China's Supreme Court into "Guidelines for Decisions and Documents on Typical Civil and Commercial Cases (Vol 1)" (The Guide Series of the First Circuit of the Supreme People's Court). Besides, Huang Hui received "Deals of the Year 2019" award by China Business Law Journal and an "Annual Achievement Award of the Year 2019" by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his representation in this case.
20. Lead counsel in PICC Zhongshan v CPIC Dongguan (dispute over double insurance) before China' Supreme Court). The case was featured in both GAZETTE OF THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT [2023] Issue 9 and Informa UK's Chinese Maritime and Commercial Law Report [2023] Vol 4.  Besides, the case was awarded “Deals of the Year 2023” by China Business Law Journal, and named an “Exemplary Case” and “Deals of the Year 2023 in China” by LegalOne. Huang Hui was honored with an “Annual Achievement Award 2023 (second prize)” by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his successful representation in this case. 
21. Lead counsel in Guangzhou Shipping Materials Supply Co. Ltd. v  TAN BINH CO., LTD (collision) which was selected for “Typical Cases on the Application of International Treaties and International Practices in Foreign-related Civil and Commercial Cases” by China’s Supreme Court and "Top 10 Typical Maritime Cases of the Year 2023" by Guangzhou Maritime Court. Besides, the case was awarded  “Exemplary Case” and “Deals of the Year 2024 in China” by LegalOne and Huang Hui was honored with an “Annual Achievement Award 2023 (first prize)” by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his successful representation in this case. 
22. Lead counsel in KB Insurance Co., Ltd v Guangzhou Port Xinsha Stevedoring Co., Ltd. (tort liability for damage to high-end equipment) which was awarded “Exemplary Case” and “Deals of the Year 2023 in China” by LegalOne. Huang Hui was honored with an “Annual Achievement Award 2023 (third prize)” by Guangzhou Lawyers Association for his successful representation in this case. 
23. Lead counsel in the OSG BOSSTEC claim dispute for cargo damage to imported high-precision instruments, which was awarded “Exemplary Case” and “Deals of the Year 2024 in China” by LegalOne, and was also named “Deal of the Year 2024” by China Business Law Journal.
24. Lead counsel in Fu Jing 001 (determination of liability limitation for maritime claims involving an offshore wind turbine installation platform), which was selected by the Guangdong Higher People’s Court as one of the “Top 10 Typical Maritime Trial Cases of 2025”.
25. Lead counsel in the insurance liability claim brought by the owners of Ou Ya Leng 6 , a Chinese-flagged fish carrier which was grounded in Marshall Islands against their insurer, which was selected by the Guangdong Higher People’s Court as one of the “Top 10 Typical Maritime Trial Cases of 2025”.
26.  Lead counsel in the evidence preservation case concerning the vessel “M**S***” , which was selected as one of the “Top 10 Exemplary Cases” under the Shandong Courts’  “Lu-Fa Brand” initiative for the year 2025.
27. As a mediator with the Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center, Huang Hui successfully mediated a cross-border dispute concerning delayed transportation, which has been selected as one of the “Top 10 Exemplary Mediation Cases (2024–2025)” by the Guangzhou Mediation Association and  featured in the  Center’s Compendium of Exemplary Cases. 
28. Lead counsel in the series of cases arising from the FJ 001 dragging anchor incident (involving damage to offshore wind farm facilities), which has been named one of the seven "Typical Cases of Judicial Service Safeguarding High-Quality Development of the Marine Economy" by China’s Supreme People's Court and  has been recognised as a "Deal of the Year" by  China Business Law Journal.