Shipping
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
Email address
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+603 2273 1919About
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
We are able to manage complex portfolios of high-end shipping work throughout the region. Clients can access a wide range of world class maritime legal services in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters. We also manage all aspects of ship financing.
Chambers Review
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. Clients include Spica Services and Bintang Samudera.
Work Highlights
- Christopher & Lee Ong advised Bintang Samudera and Miclyn Express Offshore on numerous proceedings against Sapura entities in an effort to recover sums of money owed.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advantage of Christopher & Lee Ong is that they are truly a law firm that knows Asia. They are able to refer me to regional legal experts very quickly when responding to questions."
"They are able to process factual and legal information at a complex level. They provide accurate advice on options and potential solutions."
"The advantage of Christopher & Lee Ong is that they are truly a law firm that knows Asia. They are able to refer me to regional legal experts very quickly when responding to questions."
"They are able to process factual and legal information at a complex level. They provide accurate advice on options and potential solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Navin Selvapandian is a partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Malaysia. He has an active practice advising clients on a broad range of contentious shipping matters.
"Clive is a highly capable lawyer who is able to identify issues with speed and accuracy, assessing which items carry risk for clients and advising accordingly."
"Clive is very prompt with his legal advice and is very accessible. He gives no legal jargon, but practical and commercially friendly solutions that we can understand and work with very easily."
