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Asia-Pacific Malaysia Shipping

Shipping & maritime litigation involves breach of charter-party disputes, cargo and bills of lading claims, the arrest of vessels and cargoes, marine insurance claims, collision, salvage and environmental liabilities. On the non-contentious side, law firms advise on contractual arrangements for construction, financing and registration of vessels, customs and licensing, and documentation relating to charter-parties and bills of lading. Related matters concerning offshore platforms may also be included.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1
  1. Joseph & Partners
  2. Sativale Mathew Arun
3
Band 3
  1. Azmi & Associates
  2. Rahayu Partnership

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Joseph & Partners
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 1
  2. Sativale Mathew Arun
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
    2
    Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Christopher & Lee Ong offers significant cross-border capability owing to its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia network. The team frequently represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as handling ship arrests. The team handles a range of collision, charter party and cargo cases. The firm is also active on ship finance matters, including advising clients on restructuring and refinancing. The practice often acts for clients in the offshore energy and insurance spaces, as well as ship owners and banks.
  2. Shearn Delamore & Co
    2
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Shearn Delamore & Co is a full-service law firm in Malaysia with a notable shipping practice. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including banks, ship owners and energy companies. The firm handles cargo, charter party and bill of lading cases, among others. The department's client roster features Genting Hong Kong and International Transport Workers' Federation.
  3. Skrine
    2
    Skrine
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Skrine's notable shipping law practice in Malaysia combines contentious and non-contentious expertise. The department's areas of expertise include mortgage enforcements, as well as cargo, shipbuilding and charter party disputes, and ship arrests. The firm also handles vessel purchases and financing. The team is able to draw on the firm's wider strength to advise on mandates involving insolvency, banking, and oil and gas. ICON Ship Management and Propel Shipping are notable clients of the firm.
  4. Shaikh David & Co.
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 2
  5. TS Oon & Partners
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Azmi & Associates
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 3
  2. Rahayu Partnership
    Shipping
    2023 | Band 3