Facing challenges in international cargo transport—damaged goods, delayed shipments, non-delivery, or unfair demurrage fees?
Tianni Law Firm provides specialized legal solutions to protect your interests and resolve disputes efficiently across borders.
With extensive experience in maritime and logistics law, we handle all types of shipping conflicts:
- Cargo damage/loss (identifying liability under bills of lading and carriage contracts)
Non-delivery or misdelivery (including unauthorized release of goods without original bills) - Shipping delays (linking liabilities to carriers, ports, or third parties)
- Freight and demurrage disputes (challenging unreasonable charges or unpaid fees)
- Bill of lading issues (disputes over authenticity, endorsements, or “clean” vs. “claused” documentation)
- Charter party and vessel collisions (navigating complex maritime contracts and liability)
Tian Ni Law Firm possesses in-depth knowledge of international shipping practices (such as INCOTERMS and BIMCO clauses), Chinese Maritime Law, and international arbitration rules (such as London Arbitration, Singapore Arbitration, and HKIAC). We have a long history of providing legal services to the following clients:
- Ships owners, charterers, cargo owners, and freight forwarders
- Hull/machinery insurance companies and P&I Clubs
- International traders and commodity trading companies
- Shipping finance institutions, logistics and terminal operators
- Insurance companies and recovery agencies
We have successfully represented well-known domestic and international insurance companies, shipping giants, and trading companies in numerous major maritime claims, charter party disputes, and commodity trading disputes, providing clients with comprehensive legal services including risk control, compliance review, and dispute prevention.
Whether you’re a shipper, consignee, carrier, or insurer, we simplify complex transport disputes, enforce your rights, and minimize disruption to your supply chain.
Our Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Resolve clients' legal issues through negotiation, litigation, arbitration, etc.
International Trading
Involve the exchange of goods and services across borders, adhering to global regulations.
shipping dispute
Help clients deal with various disputes arising from international cargo transportation
Intellectual Property
Protect creations like inventions, trademarks, and copyrights, ensuring legal rights.
Merge & Acquisition
Involve Due diligence,Business negotiation,Project design and implementation.
Legal Counsel
Provide expert advice on legal matters, helping clients navigate laws and make informed decisions.
Family & Wealth Inheritance
Handling international divorce disputes, inheritance disputes, family trust establishment, etc.
Criminal Defense
Involve defending individuals accused of crimes, ensuring their legal rights are protected.
Professional And Experienced Law Attorney
Our Team
Our lawyer team for foreign-related cases is highly skilled and diverse, offering expertise across a wide range of practice areas. With in-depth knowledge of global regulations, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution, we provide comprehensive, strategic advice to navigate complex international legal challenges and protect your business interests.
Qualified Legal Attorneys
More than 100 qualified lawyers, majoring in various legal fields
Over 20 Years of Experience
Focusing on foreign-related cases for more than 20 years
Our Awards and Certificates
China's leading international foreign-related law firm

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