Skrine‘s practice handles the broad range of contentious and advisory matters. The team’s expertise covers ship arrests, charterparty disputes, and oil pollution claims, alongside non-contentious work such as ship registrations and sales. The practice is led by the ’distinguished’ Siva Kumar Kanagasabai, Fariz Abdul Aziz, and Tan Shi Wen. Kanagasabai’s workload features ship arrests, maritime arbitrations, and charterparty disputes. Aziz’s advisory practice includes ship sales and leasing, while Wen advises on financing for the construction and purchase of vessels. Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar is a key name, active across the range of shipping disputes, including vessel arrests and cargo claims.
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Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Siva Kumar Kanagasabai
Siva Kumar Kanagasabai
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar
Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar
Practice head

Siva Kumar Kanagasabai; Fariz Abdul Aziz; Tan Shi Wen

Other key lawyers

Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar