Shipping: International: Litigation | Asia-Pacific

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 shipowners, 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.

Hill Dickinson has a highly regarded shipping litigation practice with an experienced team of maritime lawyers in Singapore. The team is adept at handling a range of dry and wet shipping disputes, including vessel collisions, maritime salvage and casualties, as well as cargo claims, charter party disputes and ship arrests. The firm regularly acts for shipowners, charterers and P&I clubs, especially on cross-border matters. The group is also adept at handling arbitration.

Clyde & Co has a respected shipping law practice in Singapore that is active on both dry and wet maritime disputes. The firm assists clients with a wide range of issues, such as charter and cargo disputes as well as non-contentious shipping matters. The team has considerable expertise in marine insurance mandates and liability claims. Clyde & Co frequently acts for prominent clients including P&I clubs, lessors and shipowners, as well as commodities traders and energy companies.

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, shipowners and operators, and is able to advise on both Singapore and English law matters.

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. Stephenson Harwood has the ability to offer a one-stop shop for English and Singapore law advice through its joint venture with Virtus Law.

K&L Gates Straits Law offers expertise in a range of complex shipping matters and commodities trading across various jurisdictions. The team often advises clients in the energy sector on disputes related to sale and purchase agreements, cargo and charterparty claims. It is particularly noted for its niche in servicing well-known Korean businesses.

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 clients include P&I clubs, shipowners 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.

RPC Premier Law is a popular choice of law firm among marine insurers and P&I clubs in Singapore's legal market. The team is well versed in handling wet and dry shipping disputes, ranging from cargo claims to reinsurance disputes. Its expertise includes liability investigations.