Through its Formal Law Alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ team at Virtus Law LLP is well placed to advise on shipping finance mandates, including sustainability-linked finance and green loans, in addition to corporate transactions, restructurings and insolvencies, and maritime disputes. Specialising in shipping litigation, Daryll Ng jointly leads the practice alongside Colin Jarraw, who acts for ship finance banks in ship financing and leasing transactions, with additional expertise in M&A involving shipping companies. Other key contacts in the group include ’incredible’ Jason Yang and Kaili Ang, who ‘is responsive, strategic in her approach and commercial’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Virtus Law is knowledgeable and experienced in cross-border matters.’

  • ‘Kaili Ang and Colin Jarraw are remarkable.’

  • ‘A very good and knowledgeable team, with a client-oriented mindset and helpful in making sure extra steps are taken to protect the client's interests.’

  • ‘Collin Jarraw and Jamie Loh are doing a great job and are always willing to help.’

  • ‘Very responsive team members.’

  • ‘Kaili Ang is responsive, strategic in her approach and commercial.’

  • ‘Jamie Loh is very meticulous and organised.’

  • ‘Jason Yang is incredible and Colin Jarraw is solid.’

Key clients

  • Seapeak
  • ABN AMRO
  • National Bank of Greece
  • National Bank of Fujairah and Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
  • BNP Paribas
  • HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd. (f.k.a Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd)
  • Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
  • Ocean Infinity Group
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • E.SUN Bank
  • Ecopetrol Trading Asia Pte. Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB) on a US$160 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL).
  • Defended HJSC against claims brought by Keppel Fels Limited (Keppel), now Seatrium New Energy (Seatrium), before the Singapore High Court.
  • Advised the National Bank of Fujairah and Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) on its US$160 million leveraged buyout (LBO) financing facility provided to SHUAA Capital for the acquisition of Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holding Ltd.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daryll Ng, Colin Jarraw

Other key lawyers

Jason Yang, Kaili Ang, Jamie Loh