Helmsman LLC
Client SatisfactionCounting shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, marine insurers and banks among its key roster of clients, the ‘professional and efficient’ team at Helmsman LLC has demonstrable experience in shipping litigation, from cargo claims and charterparty disputes to ship arrests, with additional expertise in shipping finance matters, and restructuring and insolvency cases. Maureen Poh, who advises on energy-related shipping mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Ian Teo and Zhida Chen, who spearheads the firm’s commodities practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team provides professional advice regarding global trades and shipping.'
- 'The team was very professional and efficient. They carefully listened to our problem and after careful thoughts and internal discussions, they came out with brilliant solutions.'
Key clients
- Trafigura India Pvt Ltd
- Owners of the vessel Hong Chang Sheng
- Fu Ning Marine Pte Ltd, Ji Ning Marine Pte Ltd, Qing Ning Marine Pte Ltd
- Nadella Corporation, acting through Global Marketing Systems Inc (GMS)
- Trinity Seatrading S.A.
Work highlights
- Acting for Trafigura India Pvt Ltd in Singapore court proceedings in relation to competing claims to nickel cargo.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maureen Poh, Ian Teo, Chen Zhida