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Shipping: International: Litigation - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
HFW offers expertise in a wide range of wet and dry maritime law disputes in Singapore. The team is well placed to provide expertise in vessel collisions and casualties, as well as cargo and charter party matters, and restructurings. HFW frequently acts for leading clients including shipowners, shipyards, P&I clubs and financial institutions. The team is active on ship finance mandates, advising both lenders and shipping companies on sale and leaseback financings.
Strengths
They are very responsive and provide clear advice. They know the Asian market and the shipping industry very well.
They were extremely prompt in providing advice and the opinions were well thought out and succinctly expressed.
Work Highlights
HFW advised PPL Shipyard on a refinancing of its credit facilities to Borr Drilling Limited.
The firm acted for the owners of 'X-Press Mahananda' in their claim against the owners of the 'Burgan' following a collision.
Notable practitioners
Toby is very good for wet shipping; I would recommend him.
Siri Wennevik has been very prompt. She doesn't merely take instructions, she fights for us.