Jainil Bhandari spearheads the shipping practice at Christopher & Lee Ong, which is well regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ within the practice area. Pulling together a strong offering of both wet and dry shipping work, the team handles collisions, marine pollution, charter party disputes, and cargo damage claims. Instructed by domestic and international clients, and involved in cross-jurisdictional matters, the team also advises clients on the financial side of maritime law, handling ship financing, including mortgage registrations and disputes relating to oil shipments and trading, such as oil trading arrangements. Clive Navin Selvapandian is a well-regarded maritime arbitrator, with experience across the vast spectrum of both dry and wet work.

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  • ‘The team at Christopher & Lee Ong is able to simplify complex situations for their clients' better understanding of the issue and risks. Their in-depth knowledge allows them to do so with simplicity and comprehensively.’

  • ‘Clive Navin Selvapandian is able to attend to complex issues in a timely manner and comprehensively. He is a skilled counsel, navigating through voluminous documents and compounded matters.’

Key clients

  • Messrs Hughes Krupica
  • Spica Services (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Bintang Samudera Sdn Bhd
  • Bintang Samudera Sdn Bhd and Miclyn Express Offshore
  • HLL Pacific Schiffarhrtsgesellschaft MBH & CO. KG|Hanseatic Llyord Schiffahrt GMBH & CO. KG

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Jainil Bhandari

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Clive Navin Selvapandian