The shipping cohort at Skrine has demonstrable experience representing clients in maritime disputes, involving issues including shipbuilding and failures to meet contract specifications therein, the pursuit of outstanding sums from ship mortgages, illegal port entries, and circumstances surrounding damage to or destruction of vessels. Practice co-head Siva Kumar Kanagasabai spearheads the contentious offering and handles a broad range of cases, from arrests of vessels, charterparty disputes and oil pollution claims to vessel detentions, collision claims and cargo claims, among others. Other key contacts in the team include Fariz Abdul Aziz and senior associate Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar, while Trishelea Sandosam departed to Wong & Partners in January 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is responsive in addressing any queries raised by the client.'
  • 'The team provides practical solutions in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.'
  • 'Siva Kumar Kanagasabai has a pragmatic approach and deals well with issues at hand.'

Key clients

  • ICON
  • Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
  • Penang Port Sdn Bhd
  • Parine Marine Inc

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Siva Kumar Kanagasabai, Fariz Abdul Aziz

Other key lawyers

Dhanyaa Shreeya