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Shipping: International: Litigation - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Campbell Johnston Clark has a well-regarded legal team in Singapore that advises on a variety of wet and dry shipping matters including misdelivery and cargo claims. The firm assists both shipowners and P&I clubs on collisions and marine casualties, as well as on wreck removal and salvage matters. The shipping team is regularly active on significant cross-border shipping disputes and arbitration.
Strengths
Campbell Johnston Clark is prompt in advising and providing a commercial and flexible approach to get the best results.
There is an excellent mix of disciplines within the team and they work well together. They have experienced wet lawyers, mariners and dry lawyers.
Notable practitioners
Paul Apostolis is extremely strong on wet matters in particular. He clearly has an in-depth knowledge of the relevant contracts.
Paul is a very trusted adviser. His insight, experience and knowledge are very impressive, and he always provides pragmatic and flexible solutions for his clients.
Gareth Williams garners praise for his expertise in dry shipping disputes, regularly advising on bills of lading, cargo misdelivery and contract disputes. He also has further experience in wet disputes, including damage claims arising out of ship collisions and casualties.
Gareth Williams' support and assistance are very good.
William Pyle's responses are so quick.