Kennedys Legal Solutions handles the range of shipping disputes including contractual and lading disagreements alongside charterparty, loss of cargo, and arbitration matters. The practice benefits from the firm’s Joint Law Venture with Legal Solutions LLC. Co-heads are Karnan Thirupathy, an experienced international and multi-jurisdictional disputes lawyer, and Nick Francis, who is notable for his work in cross-border and dry side shipping disputes. Charlene Sim was promoted to legal director in September 2022.
Testimonials
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‘They have expertise in providing advice on LNG contracts, advice on insolvency matters, and representation in contentious proceedings involving a PRC entity and another entity in Europe relating to the supply of oil.'
- They are sensitive to commercial needs, no-nonsense and get to the point. User-friendly. The firm is cost-effective. The firm is able to provide seamless service across offices including their counterparts in London and India.’
Key clients
- Clearlake Shipping Pte Ltd
- Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd