Partner firm of Stephenson Harwood LLP, Virtus Law LLP, has a shipping practice which is has strong capabilities in related finance and litigation matters in international trade, shipping and offshore contexts. It advises banks, leasing companies, P&I clubs, shipowners and commodity groups, and is well-placed to assist clients across the full spectrum of financings and transactions, disputes, and restructurings, both domestically and internationally. Daryll Ng and Colin Jarraw co-head the practice; Ng has considerable experience on the disputes side, as does practitioner Lauren Tang. Jarraw and team member Jason Yang focus on financing and leasing transactions, in particular.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have deep understanding and knowledge on the Japanese client and maritime market. Furthermore, their advice is very persuasive for us and our clients because they provide legal advice with reasons based upon the accurate theory of the Singaporean law not just the lawyers' personal opinion.’

  • ‘Practical, no nonsense advice on all Singapore maritime law-related matters, both finance and dispute related.'

  • 'The go-to firm in the country in my opinion for thought leadership on any matter touching maritime.’

  • ‘Jason Yang and Colin Jarraw get things done and don't mess around.'

Key clients

  • Seapeak LLC
  • ABN AMRO Bank
  • ANZ Bank
  • StraitNZ Limited, Ferry Lines Limited
  • Global Loan Agency Services Australia Pty Ltd
  • E.SUN Commercial Bank Ltd (ESUN)

Work highlights

  • Advised Seapeak LLC on a $700m all-cash acquisition of Evergas from Jaccar Holdings.
  • Advised a syndicate of lenders - comprising ABN AMRO Bank, ING Bank, TIAA FSB, and Clifford Capital - on a sustainability-linked loan.
  • Advised ABN AMRO N.V., acting out of its head office in Amsterdam, in relation to a senior secured multi-currency revolving and term loan to Peacock Asset Company Pte. Ltd. and Peacock Euro Assets Pte. Ltd.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daryll Ng, Colin Jarraw

Other key lawyers

Lauren Tang, Jason Yang