Ina Lutchmiah
Wikborg ReinThe ‘proactive and responsive’ team at Wikborg Rein showcases ’deep knowledge and expertise’ in shipping litigation and arbitration, with additional experience in shipping finance and maritime transactions, including EPC contracts, long-term floating production charters, sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures and corporate structures. An expert in shipping transactions, with demonstrable expertise in regulatory mandates concerning ship and rig recycling, Ina Lutchmiah jointly leads the team alongside Robert Joiner, who handles dry shipping disputes. Counting shipowners, charterers, shipyards, EPC contractors and insurers among his key roster of clients, Wole Olufunwa joined the firm from Incisive Law LLC in November 2023 and maintains a track record in international arbitration cases in the maritime sector.
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‘Deep knowledge and expertise, proactive and responsive.’
‘Practical and prompt advice and solutions.’
‘Robert Joiner is thorough and practical.’
‘Plenty of experience in dry shipping matters.’
Key clients
- Gard P&I
- Japan P&I
- MS Amlin
- Swedish P&I
- Wellard Singapore
- Petredec Singapore
- West of England P&I
- BW Group
- China Merchants Financial Leasing
- China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- ICBC Financial Leasing
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management
- Eastern Pacific Shipping
- BW Offshore
- Britannia Singapore P&I
- Britannia HK P&I
- Swire Bulk Singapore
- Golar LNG
Work highlights
- Advising China Merchants Financial Leasing in connection with their proposed participation in the SBM led Mero 2 / Sepetiba FPSO project.
- Assisting BW LNG with the purchase of two high-specification LNG carriers from Stena Bulk.
- Assisting Golar LNG with the Basel regime regulatory process in order to obtain approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities for the export of the Gandria from Malaysia for recycling in India.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ina Lutchmiah, Robert Joiner