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Shipping: Domestic - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Joseph Tan Jude Benny has a highly experienced legal team in Singapore, able to provide expertise in all manner of shipping disputes. The practice offers strength in both litigation and arbitration, with admiralty cases being a particular specialism. The team is regularly involved in contractual disputes relating to purchase and charter party agreements and bills of lading, as well as disputes relating to ship arrests. The lawyers also advise lenders on ship mortgage and insolvency disputes and frequently represent insurers, vessel owners and shipping companies.
Strengths
They have comprehensive specialist knowledge in maritime law.
As well as being responsive, efficient and accurate, JTJB excels in Singapore law and Singapore maritime arbitration.
Work Highlights
Joseph Tan Jude Benny advised Brazilian state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras on a USD80 million dispute arising from a sale of petroleum cargo by a Petrobras subsidiary to Hontop.
Notable practitioners
Danny Chua is a well-respected lawyer in Singapore with substantial experience in various contentious shipping matters, advising clients on issues ranging from cargo claims and bill-of-lading disputes to contract and charter party cases.
John Sze is well regarded in Singapore for his work on cargo disputes and related shipping arrests. His broad disputes and arbitration practice covers a range of work that includes advising clients on trade finance-related and fraud disputes, among other matters.
John is an outstanding lawyer. He provides clear and concise legal advice and is very much attuned to the needs of the clients.
John is sharp and smart in his advice and resolution.