Shipping: Domestic

Rajah & Tann Singapore's pre-eminent shipping law practice is renowned for the size and strength of its litigation team. The firm covers the full range of contentious matters, including ship arrests, bunker payment claims, vessel collisions and casualty dispute cases. The team offers additional strength in ship financing as well as shipping-related restructuring, with clients benefiting from its regional network of offices in South-East Asia. The firm frequently advises international banks and commodity houses, as well as ship owners and judicial managers. Notable clients include SP PowerAssets, FIMBank and Agritrade International.

"With their international network and willingness to work collaboratively between offices, their offering is very attractive for complex matters."

"The team are always on the ball and able to understand our perspective. They pay attention to their clients' needs, and their responses are generally quick and timely."

Rajah & Tann Singapore represented Lemarc Agromond against a receivables claim by the private equity financier, Almastone Capital, subject to London arbitration.

Leong Kah Wah is widely viewed as a prominent shipping litigator in Singapore. He assists clients with a range of complex matters, including in relation to debt restructuring, collisions and ship arrests. "He has considerable depth of legal wisdom and extensive experience. He is one of the most talented lawyers, able to provide reasonable and practical advice for clients in any dispute."

Toh Kian Sing SC offers significant expertise in the full range of shipping disputes in Singapore, from cargo and fraud cases to claims arising out of ship casualties. "He is intellectually robust and is very effective."

Chua Choon King has well-established experience in the area of shipping finance in Singapore, regularly acting for notable banks. He offers clients knowledge of ship sale and purchase agreements as well as leasing work.

Kendall Tan has a wealth of experience in shipping disputes in Singapore, regularly advising clients on wet matters including cargo and damages claims. "Kendall is a very focused partner who can break down complex issues into bite-size portions to offer his clients focused and innovative solutions." "He is very strong technically and in case strategy. He's also client-friendly and easy to work with."

Jainil Bhandari is a distinguished lawyer in Singapore and also has expertise in Malaysian shipping matters. He has substantial experience in shipping disputes, assisting clients with ship safety and cargo damage matters. "Jainil Bhandari is very sharp in the analysis of complex issues, and his cross-border practice and qualification is extremely helpful for dealing with shipping matters."

Winston Kwek offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters in Singapore, including major restructuring-related litigation and fraud disputes. He regularly assists international banks and corporate clients in the shipping industry.

V Bala is well versed in wet and dry shipping litigation in Singapore, including restructuring and charter party disputes, as well as fraud cases. "He's very bright, knowledgeable and supportive."