Shipping: International: Litigation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 4
Contact number
+65 6320 5300Chambers Review
Reed Smith offers a highly regarded litigation and arbitration practice in Singapore, with expertise in both wet and dry shipping disputes. The team is well versed in handling maritime casualties, including salvage, wreck removal and collisions, as well as dealing with charter party disputes and ship arrests. The firm's clientele includes P&I clubs, shipowners and commodity firms. The team is capable of handling shipping-related issues in the energy, natural resources and commodity sectors. Reed Smith offers a one-stop shop for English and Singapore law advice through its alliance with Resource Law LLC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely competent and thorough. They are always responsive and available whatever the time zone. Their service levels are over and above, especially in extremely urgent matters."
"Reed Smith have a very highly regarded group in the space. They're excellent, strong on the details and think outside the box."
"They are extremely competent and thorough. They are always responsive and available whatever the time zone. Their service levels are over and above, especially in extremely urgent matters."
"Reed Smith have a very highly regarded group in the space. They're excellent, strong on the details and think outside the box."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Glover is a strong litigation lawyer who has a background as a qualified mariner. He is often mandated by clients to handle charter party claims and collision disputes.
"Peter is very responsive to the needs of the clients and can pre-empt situations, which allows the client to anticipate and prepare strategies."
"He is very thorough and detailed. He can analyse a case very deeply and I know he is qualified in various jurisdictions. He seems very experienced and gives a good, confident approach to a case."