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Shipping: Litigation - Asia-Pacific Region
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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co has a respected team for shipping law disputes, with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region, including established practices in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, alongside a notable offering in the South Korean market. Also active across Mainland China, the firm regularly represents the region's leading ship owners, P&I clubs and energy companies in both wet and dry disputes. The scope of its offering spans casualties, collisions and maritime salvage, as well as cargo claims, marine pollution and insolvency mandates. It demonstrates experience in handling compliance issues in relation to vessels.

Notable practitioners

Shanghai-based Chong Ik Wei, Leon Alexander in Singapore and Ernest van Buuren in Brisbane are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co defended the Owners of Boshi 58 and her Master in criminal proceedings brought by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutionson behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Agencyfor breaches of the Navigation Act 2012.

Strengths

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