At Skrine, we bring a wealth of experience in representing clients worldwide in navigating complex issues related to maritime and shipping law. What sets our maritime and shipping team apart is our ability to deliver pragmatic solutions that take into account the practical realities of the industry. As a full-service firm, we leverage our multidisciplinary strengths to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients in the maritime and shipping sector.
Our Maritime and Shipping disputes team is led by Vijay Raj. He is supported by partner, Louise Azmi and senior associate Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar, recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ by Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
We have successfully handled a wide array of complex contentious mandates, including vessel arrests and related claims, charterparty disputes, oil pollution claims, cargo claims, Incoterm contract disputes, collision claims, fraud, and enforcement of ship mortgages under both conventional and Islamic facilities.
Our team is also experienced in international arbitrations, including those involving commodities disputes, charterparty disputes, and carriage of goods by sea, ensuring seamless navigation through complex cross-border challenges.
On the non-contentious front, Partner Tan Shi Wen leads the corporate practice, advising on vessel financing, mortgage registration, corporate restructuring, vessel flagging, and other shipping-related matters. The team supported by associate Lee Li Zhu advises a diverse range of clients, including shipyards, financiers, operators, ship managers, and port operators, in matters related to vessel construction and purchases. Leveraging her award-winning competition/anti-trust expertise, Shi Wen has represented the Malaysian Shipowners Association and Shipping Association Malaysia in each of its four successful applications for block exemptions under the Malaysian Competition Act.
Let us guide you through the intricate waters of maritime law. Contact our Shipping and Maritime Law team to discuss how we can support your business.