Shipping

ABNR Counsellors at Law

ABNR Counsellors at Law continues to be a leading firm within the shipping sector. The team has experience advising on a broad range of matters, which includes ship financing, cargo claims, and vessel collisions. Spearheading the practice, Emir Nurmansyah regularly acts for clients such as marine insurers, ship owners, and freight forwarders. Sahat Siahaan is a further prominent member of the team, who is considered to be ‘a meticulous and a steady hand when it comes to difficult claims involving multiple parties’. Muhammad Muslim is also noted for his experience with ship acquisitions and charter party contracts.

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Testimonials

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‘Thorough and carefully considered legal advice.’
‘Sahat Siahaan is a meticulous and steady hand when it comes to difficult claims involving multiple parties.’
'ABNR are young and dynamic - fast to respond and provide timely advice. They are detail oriented and solution focused.'
‘Sahat Siahaan is responsive and swift in providing advice. Highly recommended.’
‘They give clear advice and are responsive.’
‘Sahat Siahaan gives clear advice.’

Key clients

NYK Line
PAN Ocean
Mediterranea di Navigazione S.P.A
Meratus Line
Maritime Mutual
British Marine P&I Club
Steamship Insurance Management Services Ltd.
Japan P&I Club
Shipowners Asia Pte. Ltd
Spica Services Indonesia
Japan Ship Owners Mutual protection & Indemnity Association
AqualisBraemar
PT Djakarta Lloyd
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS
Bollore Logistics
Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V

Work highlights

Advised Italian-based shipbuilding company Fincantieri S.p.A on their contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense for the USD 1.27 billion procurement of two frigates.
Advised a Japanese shipping company on supply of a Floating Storage Regassification Unit to supply power to a new Indonesian copper smelter.
Advising Mediterranea di Navigazione on the enforcement of their USD 22.2-million arbitration award against Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL.