Reed Smith Bolsters Transportation Finance Practice with Shanghai Counsel Hire

Reed Smith has appointed Siyue Yang as counsel in the firm’s Transportation Industry Group and Shanghai office. He is admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales, and also has China legal qualification.

Yang has more than a decade of experience advising on ship finance, banking finance, asset leasing and maritime transactions in Asia. His practice spans multiple jurisdictions across the region, where he has advised leading banks, leasing companies and shipowners on complex cross-border financings and asset transactions.

“Reed Smith is widely recognized as a leading law firm in the shipping sector, with a long-standing reputation for advising on high-value and complex maritime matters. The strength of Reed Smith’s global footprint and leading transportation group make it the perfect home to further grow my practice. I am excited to join the firm, and work alongside the talented team here, to deliver exceptional value to our clients across the region and globally,” said Yang.

Praj Samant, Asia-Pacific managing partner at Reed Smith, said: “We are pleased to welcome Siyue to the firm, as we continue to invest in top-tier talent to deepen our capabilities, in line with our key industry focus in this region and beyond, in order to better serve our clients.”

Richard Hakes, chair of Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group, commented: “Siyue’s arrival further strengthens our robust ship finance practice in Asia and globally. His deep knowledge of complex maritime and asset finance transactions will be invaluable, as we continue to deliver market-leading support to our clients across the sector. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

With a global shipping team, Reed Smith is consistently ranked among the world’s top law firms for maritime and shipping work. The firm’s lawyers advise on the full spectrum of shipping matters, from complex financings and restructurings to contentious and regulatory issues. In Asia, Reed Smith’s shipping practice is recognized for its deep experience and local market insight, supporting clients on landmark transactions and disputes across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other key jurisdictions.