Commended for its ‘unparalleled expertise and dedication to client success’, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP acts for local and international banks, P&I clubs, shipowners, charterers and commodity houses on the gamut of contentious and non-contentious mandates, from shipping insolvencies, collisions and marine casualty cases to trading issues, charterparty disputes and cargo claims, in addition to shipping finance matters. ’Leaving no stone unturned’ in high-profile, cross-border insolvencies arising out of the oil and gas and marine sectors, Kendall Tan leads the practice alongside shipping finance expert Chua Choon King and V Bala, who ‘is truly commendable for his deep understanding of maritime law and ability to navigate intricate legal waters with finesse’. Other key contacts in the group include Toh Kian Sing SC, Leong Kah Wah, Jainil Bhandari and Winston Kwek.
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‘Jainil Bhandari and his team have considerable experience in the shipping industry. They are responsive and able to deliver prompt and to-the-point advice. We trust them with our cases.’
‘What sets this practice apart from other shipping firms is its unparalleled expertise and dedication to client success. They combine their deep understanding of maritime law with a practical problem solving approach, ensuring that clients have effective and actionable solutions.’
‘Kendall Tan has a genuine passion for maritime law, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes due to his meticulous approach in covering all bases. Together with his team, they ensure that every potential issue is anticipated and addressed, leaving no stone unturned.’
‘Rajah & Tann has an excellent team in handling shipping matters.’
‘The team is highly experienced in the areas of shipping and trade finance.’
‘Nathanael Lin has invaluable experience in shipping and trade finance, which allows him to provide key, concise and relevant legal counsel for all the legal matters we have required through the years.’
‘We have had the privilege of collaborating with the R&T shipping team for 12 years. Throughout our partnership, they have been instrumental in handling complex legal matters for our company. Their profound understanding of our company's operations allows them to work autonomously, requiring minimal input.’
‘V Bala is truly commendable for his deep understanding of maritime law and ability to navigate intricate legal waters with finesse. His dedication to ensuring smooth transactions and resolving complexities efficiently is invaluable to our operations.’
Key clients
- Visa Commodities AG
- Agritrade International Pte Ltd
- Winson Oil Holdings Ltd, Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd & Winson Oil Bunkering Pte Ltd
- ING Bank N.V. Hong Kong Branch
- CSZ Shipping Co Limited and CSSC Energy Pte Ltd
- Swiber Holdings Limited and Swiber Offshore Construction Pte Ltd
- China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd
- A subsidiary of YTL Corporation Malaysia
- FIMBank plc
- Owners of the vessel “Hafnia Leo”
- Owners of the vessel “X-Press Pearl"
Work highlights
- Acting for the owners of the vessel ‘X-Press Pearl’, which caught fire in Sri Lankan waters and eventually sank.
- Recovered majority of the losses incurred from an incident involving the tanker vessel 'Hafnia Leo'.
- Advising owners of a general cargo vessel with container capacity and their insurers on a wide range of issues that arose from a collision with another vessel off the coast of Indonesia, which resulted in losses amounting to millions of dollars.
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Kendall Tan
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPToh Kian Sing SC
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPPractice head
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Kendall Tan, V Bala, Chua Choon King