Shipping: Litigation - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
Clyde & Co has a respected team for shipping law disputes, with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region, including established practices in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, alongside a notable offering in the South Korean market. Also active across Mainland China, the firm regularly represents the region's leading ship owners, P&I clubs and energy companies in both wet and dry disputes. The scope of its offering spans casualties, collisions and maritime salvage, as well as cargo claims, marine pollution and insolvency mandates. It demonstrates experience in handling compliance issues in relation to vessels.
Strengths
"Clyde & Co has excellent technical depth and breadth. It is innovative in bringing the right people to a matter."
"They provide fast responses and are straight to the point."
Work highlights
Clyde & Co acted for Murphy Operator, Tobari and SPW as claimants in a class action against Gladstone Port Corporation for environmental damage arising from vessel dredging in the port of Gladstone.
Notable practitioners
Shanghai-based Chong Ik Wei, Leon Alexander in Singapore and Ernest van Buuren in Brisbane are key contacts for clients.
