Shipping: International: Litigation

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.

"They have extensive knowledge about all maritime disputes."

Kennedys represented a large Singapore-based agri-commodity trading company as charterer in an LMAA arbitration in relation to disagreements with vessel owners concerning the supply of bunkers claimed to be off-specification.

Karnan Thirupathy regularly assists with both wet and dry shipping matters, including allisions and cargo disputes. He is also notably active in arbitration matters. "Karnan has a very calm and grounded air about him. He delivers advice and analysis that reflects that - practical, sensible and clear. That translates to being someone very dependable and unflappable in a crisis."

Nick Francis is an established name in Singapore's shipping legal market. He assists clients with a variety of dry shipping disputes, regularly advising major insurers and P&I clubs. "He has extensive knowledge about all maritime disputes, and his most attractive feature is he responds very quickly."