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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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is fast, professional and reliable. They are true professionals in shipping. They are known for exceptional responsiveness and accuracy. The team consistently exceeds expectations.’
- ‘Siva Kumar Kanagasabai is a distinguished shipping lawyer known for strategic thinking and exceptional advocacy skills.’
- 'A holistic shipping practice.'
- 'Skrine has the unique distinction of being one of the largest firms in Malaysia with a shipping practice. The firm has a user-friendly set up and is led by very outstanding individuals.'
- 'Siva Kumar Kanagasabai is a first-rate member of the shipping bar in Malaysia.'
Key clients
- Titan Energy Holdings B.V
- Penguin International Limited
- Atlantis Commodities Trading (UK) Ltd (“Atlantis”)
- New World P&I Service Co. Ltd (“New World”)
- Aastar
- Worldport Corporation Limited, Hong Kong (“Worldport”)
- MMA Offshore Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Acted for Atlantis in an in rem action against the vessel “MS ENOLA” (“Vessel”) and against Orin Energy Investment Ltd (“Orin Energy”) and in a separate action for a Mareva injunction order in aid of Singapore arbitration.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Practice head
Siva Kumar Kanagasabai; Fariz Abdul Aziz; Tan Shi Wen
Other key lawyers
Dhanyaa Shreeya Sukumar