Shipping: Domestic - Singapore
What the team is known for
Joseph Tan Jude Benny has a highly experienced legal team in Singapore, able to provide expertise in all manner of shipping disputes. The practice offers strength in both litigation and arbitration, with admiralty cases being a particular specialism. The team is regularly involved in contractual disputes relating to purchase and charter party agreements and bills of lading, as well as disputes relating to ship arrests. The lawyers also advise lenders on ship mortgage and insolvency disputes and frequently represent insurers, vessel owners and shipping companies. Clients represented include Petrobras, Nan Chiau Maritime and FTI Consulting.
Strengths
"They have in-depth knowledge of the law and the market. They provide a quick turnaround."
"The team is absolutely brilliant."
Work highlights
Joseph Tan Jude Benny represented Petrobras in a dispute arising from the sale of petroleum cargo by a Petrobras subsidiary to Hontop, which obtained financing from Natixis to purchase the cargo.
Notable practitioners
Danny Chua is a well-respected lawyer in Singapore with substantial experience in various contentious shipping matters, advising clients on matters ranging from cargo claims and bill of lading disputes to contract and charter party cases. "Danny Chua is very good to work with. His service is outstanding." "I think his experience as a senior lawyer speaks for itself."
John Sze is well regarded in Singapore for his work on cargo disputes and related shipping arrests. His broad disputes and arbitration practice covers a range of work, including advising clients on trade finance-related and fraud disputes, among other matters. "John is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable in many aspects. He gives great advice and, more importantly, his expert views in legal matters. Truly a great lawyer." "John has exceptional skills and experience."