Shipping: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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+65 6389 3000Chambers Review
Morgan Lewis Stamford has an active shipping litigation practice in Singapore, including in relation to shipbuilding and charter party contracts, as well as fraud and insolvency related matters. The firm's shipping finance team often advises on joint ventures, loans, restructuring and ship acquisitions. The team is instructed by leading maritime companies, including ship owners and charterers, such as PetroChina International (Singapore) and Starryway Trading and Shipping.
Work Highlights
- Morgan Lewis Stamford advised Starryway Trading and Shipping on its charter party dispute with ET Timbers in Singapore, relating to the 'Dolphin Star' vessel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in dealing with complex legal matters, responding appropriately and quickly."
"The team are very focused, resourceful and supportive."
"The firm demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in dealing with complex legal matters, responding appropriately and quickly."
"The team are very focused, resourceful and supportive."
Notable Practitioners
Wendy Tan is head of the shipping department at Morgan Lewis Stamford and is especially active on dry shipping disputes. She is well versed in restructuring and liquidation matters, as well as bill of lading and contractual disputes.
"She provides advice from a legal and commercial perspective and has good analytical skills. She explains issues in a comprehensible way."
"She is knowledgeable and responsive, and has a good team working with her. As a shipping specialist, she is used to working on cross-border disputes and has an international outlook."