Shipping: International: Litigation

Squire Patton Boggs offers expertise across both shipping finance and litigation in Singapore. The team regularly handles vessel and project financings, particularly in the offshore energy space, and offers capabilities in shipping litigation, from vessel detention to charter party disputes. The firm's clients include shipowners and companies in the commodities sector, as well as lenders. Squire Patton Boggs is also well versed in handling arbitration matters.

"The spread of the team across contentious and transactional work is excellent. It is fast, thorough, efficient and always responsive."

"Without a doubt, they are a very well-informed and experienced team who are swift and clear in their responses."

Barry Stimpson is a well-regarded maritime lawyer in Singapore. He acts for a range of shipowners and multinational corporates on shipping and commodities disputes. "The team led by Barry handled the matter, and it was timely, precise and very helpful." "Barry is excellent."

Kate Sherrard is well regarded for her broad offshore financing practice, which includes advising borrowers and lenders on project and vessel finance. "Kate is an excellent asset finance lawyer with extensive contacts in the market and a great way of getting things done."

Joel Cockerell is recognised both as a mariner and an experienced lawyer specialising in shipping litigation. His practice centres on wet shipping disputes, particularly those related to damages, collisions and casualties. "Joel is very commercially minded and gets what the client needs." "I enjoyed working with Joel. He is a mariner himself and has experience sailing. He's been really great and, in general, we really like him. He is in tune with what we need."