The ‘fast and efficient’ team at Stephenson Harwood LLP is well-versed in matters spanning the breadth of shipping advisory and risk mitigation work, from multi-jurisdictional shipping and offshore financings, to chartering arrangements, to complex disputes. Transactional expert Gregg Johnston has a dominant market position in respect of English law financings in Korea and across the APAC region, while Singapore office managing partner Daryll Ng is a noted litigator, as is Justin Gan. Pedram Norton is the key contact for ship finance work; Huay Yee Kwan is noted for her focus on PRC leasing; and Jeffrey Tanner is recommended for maritime and offshore energy matters. Maritime decarbonisation is an area of expertise for the group as a whole.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Great team to work with.’
‘Very dedicated, finding the YES instead of stating the NO - client-oriented.’
'The team has lots of experience in the shipping market, and is fast and efficient in its work.'
'Michelle Yong is an exceptional partner: she is tenacious, pays extremely close attention-to-detail and communicates very clearly. Where others might give up, she will fiercely continue advocating for the best possible outcome for her clients.'
'Gregg Johnston is a hardworking individual, very knowledgeable in the Korean shipping market.'
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Cyan Renewables
- BW LPG
- Bank of America
- The Korea Development Bank
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea
- BNP Paribas
- ING Bank
- Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd
- Foresight Group
- ABN AMRO Bank
- ING Bank
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gregg Johnston; Daryll Ng
Other key lawyers
Huay Yee Kwan; Pedram Norton; Jeffrey Tanner; Justin Gan; Michelle Yong