Shipping: International: Litigation

Kennedys' respected team of lawyers in Singapore has particular strength in maritime litigation. The firm represents clients in contentious marine insurance matters and is especially active on cargo and charter party cases. In addition to its litigation prowess, the group is also skilled at handling arbitration matters. The team regularly acts for marine insurance companies, P&I clubs, shipowners and operators, and is able to advise on both Singapore and English law matters.

"They have the required knowledge and experience to deal with complex and sophisticated matters both locally and internationally."

"Kennedys has the ability to provide solid legal advice, as well as amenable resolutions to complex claims and legal matters."

Kennedys acted for Clearlake in disputes arising from the arrest of the vessel 'Miracle Hope' by Natixis Bank in Singapore following the collapse of Hontop Energy.

Karnan Thirupathy regularly assists with both wet and dry shipping matters, including allisions and cargo disputes. He is also notably active in arbitration matters. "Karnan is technically sound and provides good proposals on how to move complex matters to resolution." "We are very happy with the level of service from him. He's very calm and collected, which is a virtue that not many lawyers have."

Nick Francis is an established name in Singapore's shipping legal market. He assists clients with a variety of dry shipping disputes, regularly advising major insurers and P&I clubs. "His service is effective for us because he can advise on commercial solutions as well as legal analysis." "Nick is very responsive and commercially minded. He has a strong legal background, very good knowledge on marine matters and the ability to provide an amenable resolution to the matter at hand."