Bernard Yee
Global Guide 2024
Band 4 : Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
Band 4
About
Provided by Bernard Yee
Practice Areas
Bernard is the managing director of Resource Law LLC, which is in a formal law alliance with Reed Smith Singapore.
Bernard is an experienced litigator and dispute resolution practitioner. He regularly appears as counsel before courts and arbitral tribunals in Singapore on a wide range of contentious matters.
Bernard represents clients in general and commercial disputes ranging from corporate insolvency and shareholders disputes to cross-border asset tracing and enforcement actions, often utilising procedures such as maritime arrest, freezing injunctions, search orders and evidence preservation orders.
Bernard also regularly advises shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs and H&M insurers on shipping and transportation related matters, representing these clients in legal proceedings, arbitrations and dispute resolution processes. Bernard’s experience in the field of maritime and shipping law has earned him widespread recognition in the market and accreditation by the Singapore Academy of Law as a Senior Accredited Specialist (Maritime & Shipping).
Chambers Review
Global
Bernard Yee has longstanding experience in shipping litigation and arbitration in Singapore, including charter party disputes and ship arrests. He regularly assists P&I clubs, ship owners and insurance companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bernard is practical, sensible and places the client as top priority."
"He is a top-notch lawyer."
"Bernard is practical, sensible and places the client as top priority."
"He is a top-notch lawyer."