Stephenson Harwood

Maritime, Trade and Offshore

Rebecca works with a diverse client base including oil majors, commodity traders, shipowners, banks, and charterers, supporting those at the forefront of the global commodities and shipping sectors. Her clients range from multinational mining groups to international resources companies and vessel owners and operators, who turn to her when facing complex and multi-jurisdictional contractual and operational issues.

She advises on all aspects of international trade and shipping law, from the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts to the resolution of high-stakes disputes. Rebecca is regularly instructed on matters involving breach of contract, force majeure, misdelivery, and fraud, as well as claims for injunctive relief such as worldwide freezing orders. Her experience covers the full spectrum of dispute resolution, including English High Court litigation and major arbitral fora such as LMAA, LCIA, SIAC, SCMA and ICC. Rebecca also provides strategic advice on non-contentious matters, including project finance transactions, vessel pool arrangements, and the adoption of electronic bills of lading.

Clients value Rebecca’s ability to coordinate seamlessly across jurisdictions, working closely with foreign counsel and experts to deliver practical solutions in fast-moving, high-pressure situations. Her approach is commercial, pragmatic, and always focused on protecting her clients’ interests, whether advising on urgent vessel withdrawals, supporting the restructuring of supply chains, or navigating the shifting dynamics of long-term offtake agreements.

Rebecca was based in the Singapore office from 2022-2024 and retains close ties to the region.