Shipping: Litigation - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
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 benefitting 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.
Strengths
"The team are always on the ball and able to understand our perspective. They pay attention to their client's needs, and their responses are generally quick and timely."
Work highlights
Rajah & Tann Singapore acted as lead counsel for Lemarc Agromond against a receivables claim by the private equity financier, Almastone Capital.
Notable practitioners
Leong Kah Wah and Kian Sing Toh SC are key contacts for the firm.
