Shipping: International: Litigation | Global

HFW offers expertise in a wide range of wet and dry maritime law disputes in Singapore. The team is well placed to provide expertise in vessel collisions and casualties, as well as cargo and charter party matters, and restructurings. HFW frequently acts for leading clients including ship owners, shipyards, P&I clubs and financial institutions. The team is active on ship finance mandates, advising both lenders and shipping companies on sale and leaseback financings. Clients include d'Amico Tankers, PPL Shipyard and SEB Group.

Stephenson Harwood houses an outstanding shipping finance team with an impressive bench of experienced shipping lawyers in Singapore. The team regularly acts on the full range of financing matters and is particularly active on restructuring work. The firm also offers a strong litigation practice, including cargo disputes and matters involving ship arrests. The department's clients include international banks and creditors, shipping companies and ship leasing companies. Examples include ABN AMRO, ANZ Bank and StraitNZ. Stephenson Harwood has the ability to offer a one-stop shop for English and Singapore law advice through its joint venture with Virtus Law LLP.

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, ship owners and operators, and is able to advise on both Singapore and English law matters. Clients includeClearlake Shipping, ENOC and AXA XL.

Reed Smith offers a highly regarded litigation and arbitration practice in Singapore, with expertise in both wet and dry shipping disputes. The team is well versed in handling maritime casualties, including salvage, wreck removal and collisions, as well as dealing with charter party disputes and ship arrests. The firm's clientele includes P&I clubs, ship owners and commodity firms. The team is capable of handling shipping-related issues in the energy, natural resources and commodity sectors. Reed Smith offers a one-stop shop for English and Singapore law advice through its alliance with Resource Law LLC.

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 ship owners and companies in the commodities sector, as well as lenders. Squire Patton Boggs is also well versed in handling arbitration matters. Clients include Berlian Laju Tankers and Seaspan Corporation.

Wikborg Rein is a noted law firm whose Singapore office is well regarded by market commentators for the strength of its dry shipping litigation and arbitration practice. The team is well versed in advising shipping and insurance clients on shipbuilding contract disputes. The group is also experienced in vessel damage and personal injury claims. Wikborg Rein holds further capabilities in finance matters in the offshore sector. Clients include BW Group, Teekay and Wellard Ships.