International arbitration

Acting for the Malaysian owners of a semi-submersible floating production platform (SEMI-FPS) in a US$700 million arbitration against an oil major, in relation to the construction and leasing agreement of the SEMI-FPS.

Acting for a major German dry bulk shipping company in an arbitration against Greek shipowners in relation to losses allegedly caused by provision of off-specification bunkers to a vessel.

Acting for Asia-based shipowners in an arbitration against Middle Eastern charterers relating to Letters of Indemnity (“LOIs”), cargo damage and cargo shortage.

Marine and international trade

Acting for Singaporean cargo owners in a tortious claim against Dutch shippers of dangerous cargo which exploded in international waters off South Africa.

Acting for a major Korean logistics corporation in a claim against charterers for the provision of suspected off-specification bunkers which led to repeated engine failures.

Advising a subsidiary of a major conglomerate in Indonesia on a tender for the transport of coal by Panamax for the Tanjung Jati 5-6 power plant in Central Java, Indonesia.

Advising Asia-based charterers on whether a charterparty contract had been validly formed through correspondence with shipowners’ brokers.

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Shipping

Acting for Asia-based cargo owners in a tortious claim against Dutch shippers of dangerous cargo which exploded in international waters off South Africa.

Acting for a major German dry bulk shipping company in an arbitration against Greek shipowners in relation to losses allegedly caused by provision of off-specification bunkers to a vessel.

Acting for a major Korean logistics corporation in a claim against charterers for the provision of suspected off-specification bunkers which led to repeated engine failures.

Advising Asia-based charterers on whether a charterparty contract had been validly formed through correspondence with shipowners’ brokers.

International trade

Acting for Singaporean shipowners in an arbitration against Middle Eastern charterers relating to Letters of Indemnity (“LOIs”), cargo damage and cargo shortage.

Acting for a subsidiary of a Chinese trader of crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals in a claim against Indonesian sellers for failure to deliver cargo.

Advising an Australian exporter of bulk minerals.

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Energy and natural resources

Acting for the Malaysian owners of a semi-submersible floating production platform (SEMI-FPS) in a US$700 million arbitration against an oil major, in relation to the construction and leasing agreement of the SEMI-FPS.

Advising a major Japanese shipping company on the supply of a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and an accompanying O&M agreement for the Hong Kong Offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project.

Advising a subsidiary of a major conglomerate in Indonesia on a tender for the transport of coal by Panamax for the Tanjung Jati 5-6 power plant in Central Java, Indonesia.