Shipping: International: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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+65 6922 8668Chambers Review
Squire Patton Boggs offers expertise across both shipping finance and litigation in Singapore. The team regularly handles vessel and project financings, particularly in the offshore energy space, and offers capabilities in shipping litigation, from vessel detention to charter party disputes. The firm's clients include ship owners and companies in the commodities sector, as well as lenders. Squire Patton Boggs is also well versed in handling arbitration matters. Clients include Berlian Laju Tankers and Seaspan Corporation.
Work Highlights
- Squire Patton Boggs represented Indonesian ship owner Berlian Laju Tankers in claims against the Malaysian national oil company Petronas and offshore oil and gas company Schlumberger concerning the detention of a vessel and its crew.
- Squire Patton Boggs advised Seaspan Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlas Corporation, on three separate export credit agency-backed JOLCOs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very timely and efficient."
"They are very timely and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Stimpson is a well-regarded maritime lawyer in Singapore. He acts for a range of ship owners and multinational corporates on shipping and commodities disputes.
"Barry provides very technically sound and practical advice that adds real value for the client."
Kate Sherrard is well regarded for her broad offshore financing practice, which includes advising borrowers and lenders on project and vessel finance.
"Kate provides very good customer service. She is attentive to clients' needs and is responsive."