Squire Patton Boggs
At Squire Patton Boggs, clients benefit from the firm’s global footprint across major shipping hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore, which work closely together with the firm’s London office to advise on the full range of wet and dry shipping issues in addition to transactional and regulatory work. Splitting his time between Singapore and London, Chris Swart steers the practice and is well regarded for his experience in commercial disputes relating to the maritime sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their strengths are being open to engaging with clients in order to ensure that the quality of service being maintained is what the client requires as well as being flexible to adjust to the requirements of the clients on the type and size of team involved in a matter.'
- 'Expertise in commodities work which can be difficult to find in maritime law firms.'
Key clients
- Seaspan Corporation
- Berlian Laju Tankers / Shipowners’ Protection
- Kingdom of Spain
Work highlights
- Advising the Kingdom of Spain in connection with the recognition and enforcement in England and Wales of the judgment of the Spanish courts in the “Prestige” trial on the sinking of the Prestige ship off the coast of Galicia and the consequent major oil spill, against the London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association Limited in four concurrent proceedings.
- Advising Berlian Laju Tankers in claims against Petronas and Schlumberger.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Swart