Wikborg Rein‘s Singapore team is best known for LNG projects, based on its history as a strong shipping and offshore firm. The group advises on matters across the LNG value chain, including project tendering, vessel construction, EPCIC, financing, sale and purchase documentation, and leasing arrangements. It is known for large-scale LNG, FLNG, FPSO, FSU and FSRU project work in the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. The Singapore office is also active in gas-to-power project tenders. Managing director of the Singapore office, Ina Lutchmiah is an offshore and energy specialist with a background in LNG projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Wikborg projects team has strong expertise in shipping and energy projects, offering quick and practical solutions which balance commercial and legal issues.'
- 'Partner accessibility and commercial awareness are strengths that differentiate them from other law firms.'
- 'Ina Lutchmiah is trusted for her expertise in complex shipping and energy deals. Ina industry knowledge makes her a standout professional in the shipping and energy space, offering a combination of expertise, responsiveness, and practical advice that clients value.'
Key clients
- BW Group
- China Merchants Financial Leasing
- ICBC Financial Leasing
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management
- Eastern Pacific Shipping
- BW Offshore
- Golar LNG
- Winning Shipping
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
- AG&P LNG
- Wellard Singapore
- Transocean
Work highlights
Advised CMFL as English law and lead project counsel in connection with their acquisition from SBM of a 13.5% ownership interest in the special purpose companies related to the lease and operation of the FPSO Sepetiba.
London and Singapore teams acted as lead counsel for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, successfully managing the tender process and negotiation of definitive agreements with Singapore LNG Corporation for a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit.
Advised a major multinational shipowner in connection with a long term LNG charter.
Practice head
Ina Lutchmiah