LAWYER PROFILE

Gregg Johnston

Asia-Pacific 2026

Stephenson Harwood LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping: International: Finance

Singapore

16 years ranked

Shipping: International Firms

South Korea

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gregg is the head of the Singapore based Maritime, Trade and Offshore Finance team. Gregg acts on many of the highest profile transactions in the Asia Pacific region and is one of a few "go to" international ship and offshore finance lawyers with a focus on Korea.

He acts for major ship financing banks and ship owners and has deep experience in all facets of shipping and offshore finance including syndicated lending, export-credit backed financings, FSRU financing, sale and leaseback transactions, loan portfolio sales, restructuring and workouts and enforcement work.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Shipping: International: Finance - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gregg Johnston is widely acknowledged as a top choice and market leader for ship finance work in Singapore. He typically advises major banks on a range of matters, such as sustainability-linked loans or acquisition financing.

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Shipping: International Firms - South Korea

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gregg Johnston is based in Singapore and is well placed to advise Korean shipping companies and lenders on financing transactions. He leverages nearly two decades of experience acting on offshore and shipping finance mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gregg is very switched on with the market, with deep expertise in all aspects of shipping finance transactions.
Shipping: International: FinanceChambers Asia & Pacific
He is a highly diligent and hardworking lawyer with comprehensive expertise in the shipping industry.
Shipping: International: FinanceChambers Asia & Pacific