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Wikborg Rein

SANNOMIYA KOKUSAI BUILDING 5F, 1-30, HAMABE-DORI 2-CHOME, CHUO-KU, KOBE 651-0083, JAPAN

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Shipping

Within International firms and joint ventures, Wikborg Rein is a first tier firm,

Wikborg Rein specialises in shipping, focusing on casualty work and the sale/purchase of vessels. The firm is acting for a Norwegian/Singaporean shipowner regarding the delivery and sale/leaseback of two LPG carriers from a Japanese shipyard; advising the world’s largest P&I Clubs regarding a $3m claim following a collision with an SBM in Yokohama bay; and acting for a Japanese shipowner regarding the sale of a subsidiary shipowning company. Head of the practice Torgeir Willumsen garners high praise. ‘His contribution to the transaction was of huge importance. He offered great service and impeccable working skills’.


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