Ina Lutchmiah > Wikborg Rein > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

Wikborg Rein continues to field a ‘very professional’ and well-rounded shipping team which advises clients in both transactional and financing matters, namely in complex arbitrations and disputes contexts. ‘Knowledgeable and responsive’ team head Ina Lutchmiah is particularly prominent for her involvement in maritime and offshore transactions, with work highlights including LNG and FSPOs alongside sales and leases, purchases, due diligence, and financings. Robert Joiner brings considerable expertise on the disputes front, with particular experience in charterparty, COA, and bills of lading cases therein.

Wikborg Rein’s shipping and offshore projects team has considerable expertise in oil and gas, offshore drilling, and LNG matters, with recent work involving cross-border issues. The firm is well-placed to assist a client base comprising borrowers and lenders with M&A deals, financings, and purchase and sale mandates. With specialist knowledge of the regulatory regime for ship and rig recycling, Ina Lutchmiah heads up the firm’s Singapore team. Lesley Tan is noted for her experience in advising on project and asset finance in the offshore sector.

Wikborg Rein has an ‘in-depth understanding of the energy industry‘, having built a significant presence in offshore oil and gas projects. With ‘top-tier choice‘ Ina Lutchmiah relocating to Singapore from London in 2019, as managing director of the office, she has led significant growth in offshore drilling and LNG matters across Asia Pacific and beyond. Amongst a number of major engagements.