Shipping: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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Rajah & Tann Singapore's pre-eminent shipping law practice is renowned for the size and strength of its litigation team. The firm covers the full range of contentious matters, including ship arrests, bunker payment claims, vessel collisions and casualty dispute cases. The team offers additional strength in ship financing as well as shipping-related restructuring, with clients benefiting from its regional network of offices in South-East Asia. The firm frequently advises international banks and commodity houses, as well as ship owners and judicial managers.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singapore defended the owners of the vessel X-Press Pearl in an action brought by the government of Sri Lanka in the Singapore International Commercial Court for allegedly causing environmental damage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"From their attention to detail to their proactive approach to problem-solving, Rajah & Tann consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed expectations."
"Their knowledge of the industry far exceeds expectations. They understand their client's views and are able to adapt very well."
"From their attention to detail to their proactive approach to problem-solving, Rajah & Tann consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed expectations."
"Their knowledge of the industry far exceeds expectations. They understand their client's views and are able to adapt very well."
Notable Practitioners
Leong Kah Wah is widely viewed as a prominent shipping litigator in Singapore. He assists clients with a range of complex matters, including in relation to debt restructuring, collisions and ship arrests.
"Kah Wah is very experienced in shipping."
Toh Kian Sing SC offers significant expertise in the full range of shipping disputes in Singapore, from cargo and fraud cases to claims arising out of ship casualties.
"His knowledge is so deep and he's so experienced. Everyone in the market knows him. You know what you're getting: you're getting a guy who really knows a lot."
"Kian Sing is my go-to for all shipping matters."
Chua Choon King has well-established experience in the area of shipping finance in Singapore, regularly acting for notable banks. He offers clients knowledge of ship sale and purchase agreements as well as leasing work.
Kendall Tan has a wealth of experience in shipping disputes in Singapore, regularly advising clients on wet matters including cargo and damages claims.
"I am very comfortable working with him. He is solutions-minded and very competitive in shipping litigation matters."
"Kendall is a competent shipping lawyer and is very knowledgeable about cross-border disputes."
Jainil Bhandari is a distinguished lawyer in Singapore and also has expertise in Malaysian shipping matters. He has substantial experience in shipping disputes, assisting clients with ship safety and cargo damage matters.
"Jainil brings with him a wealth of experience. Not only is he knowledgeable in the law, he is also practical, solution-oriented and a safe pair of hands. More importantly, he is a joy to work with."
"Jainil is brilliant."
Winston Kwek offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters in Singapore, including major restructuring-related litigation and fraud disputes. He regularly assists international banks and corporate clients in the shipping industry.
V Bala is well versed in wet and dry shipping litigation in Singapore, including restructuring and charter party disputes, as well as fraud cases.
"Bala has a particularly deep knowledge of shipping and always gives sound advice."
"Working with Bala is an absolute pleasure. The value he brings with his knowledge and understanding of the marine industry sets him apart from any other lawyer we have interacted with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rajah & Tann Asia
Singapore