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Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
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Provided by Virtus Law LLP
Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance is recognised as having one of the world’s leading shipping and offshore practices and its lawyers are consistently ranked as best in class. We are consistently instructed by most of the major shipping and offshore companies, energy service companies, oil and gas businesses, shipyards, insurers, commodity companies, sponsors, lenders and private equity providers.
In shipping and offshore our lawyers advise on services spanning:
- Finance: senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt and covering corporate finance, ship and offshore finance, blended corporate and asset finance, export credit agency backed, leasing, project finance, limited recourse and derivatives
- Corporate: mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, debt for equity swaps, group reorganisations and restructurings, joint ventures, private equity investments and general corporate advice on a range of matters including regulatory compliance, equity incentives, competition issues and succession planning
- Commercial: project tender processes, project documents, building contracts, pooling arrangements, conversion contracts, sale and purchase and charterparty agreements
- Disputes: risk mitigation, litigation, arbitration and mediation, international sanctions and arrests and enforcements
- Restructuring: debt restructuring and refinancing, debt for equity swaps, schemes or arrangement, judicial management, chapter 11 and insolvency
Chambers Review
Virtus Law's well-reputed team of lawyers in Singapore advises on both shipping finance and litigation. The group is active on enforcements, including ship arrests, advising a number of international and domestic shipping companies on maritime disputes. On the financing side, the team regularly represents leading banks and financial institutions on matters pertaining to ship registration, sale and leaseback, refinancing and shipbuilding contracts. The firm maintains a notable shipping-related restructuring and insolvency practice. Virtus Law is able to provide solid international advice through its association with Stephenson Harwood.
Work Highlights
- Virtus Law advised BNP Paribas on the JOLCO financing of four Handysize bulk carriers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is technical and shows deep knowledge of the shipping industry particulars. We have received good quality work in a timely and very professional manner."
"It was a breeze for us to work together with them. Each member of the team is equipped professionally and is able to advise accordingly when we have any questions."
"The firm is technical and shows deep knowledge of the shipping industry particulars. We have received good quality work in a timely and very professional manner."
"It was a breeze for us to work together with them. Each member of the team is equipped professionally and is able to advise accordingly when we have any questions."
Notable Practitioners
Colin Jarraw is well versed in ship financing, including the sale and leaseback of vessels. He advises international banks and shipping companies on matters in Singapore.
"Colin is 100% service-oriented, always keeping in mind our best interests and providing us with accurate advice."
"Colin's level of commitment and professionalism is remarkable and commendable. He is quick to understand project requirements and stays on top of matters throughout."
Daryll Ng is known in Singapore for his adept handling of dry shipping matters, regularly assisting with cargo disputes, as well as restructuring-related matters. He works with a range of multinational corporates active in the sector, including international banks and shipping companies.
"Daryll is always very approachable, responsive and clear in his advice. I highly recommend him."
Jason Yang is an up-and-coming lawyer with expertise in a wide range of ship financing matters. He typically advises large banks on sustainability-linked loans and sale and leaseback transactions.
"Jason Yang is very on the ball."