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Clyde & Co LLP
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About

Provided by Clyde & Co LLP

Our global transport infrastructure team has a proven track record across all asset classes including airports, ports, rail and road. We advise a broad range of market participants on all stages of transport infrastructure projects including procurement and financing (including PPP/PFI), construction, development, operations and maintenance, as well as disputes avoidance and resolution.


Our infrastructure lawyers understand the nuances of working across both developed and emerging markets. Through our extensive international network of offices, we can mobilise bespoke multi-disciplinary client teams for large scale transport projects ranging from high-speed rail networks in developed countries to deep-water ports in emerging markets. Our blend of transactional and contentious strengths ensures that clients receive the best possible advice in one client-focused team.

Transport infrastructure is pivotal to the prosperity of nations. Investing in, developing and maintaining assets in the right way can have a significant positive impact on a nation's development and its economic and social well-being.



Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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

Provided by Clyde & Co LLP

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team was efficient and responsive, it explained and advised very clearly the applicable Australian law, regulations and constraints considering the costs and the benefits of each action. 

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They always have a good grasp of the issues, no matter how complex, which stems from having a strong team and a good understanding of the business.

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