The ‘experienced’ team at Allen & Gledhill LLP has extensive knowledge of both local and international maritime landscapes. The leadership trio comprises Kenny Yap, whose broad portfolio spans both contentious and advisory shipping work; seasoned litigator Yin Soon Yap, who regularly handles cases spanning collisions, casualties, salvage and oil pollution, bills of lading, lease agreements, sale and purchase agreements, and charterparties; and transactional expert Yin Chuin Soh, who advises on loan and lease financings, sustainable financings, asset sales, debt restructuring and enforcement. On the non-contentious side, Jonathan Choo is another key contact, while Corina Song further shores up the disputes offering. Consultants Vivian Ang and Gina Lee-Wan continue to provide valuable support. In team news, Dorcas Seah made partner in January 2025.
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‘Top tier shipping Singapore law firm. Know their clients well. Strong legal and market knowledge and know-how.’
‘Jonathan Choo provides exceptional legal services. With his robust legal and market knowledge, we are comfortable having him get hands-on for our transactions.'
- 'Daniel Liang always provides top-notch advice.'
‘Experienced in shipping matters and they provide sound and commercial advice. Responsive.’
‘Yin Soon Yap and Dorcas Seah - always available, responsive and they keep us closely updated on developments.’
‘The team I work with are practical and commercial - they take the points that are required, but are not pedantic about those that have little impact.’
‘Yin Soon Yap is practical and commercial, and happy to chat with the clients to better understand what they need and want, and managing expectations as to what can be achieved.’
‘Extensive knowledge and practice, full info about the market.’
'We have worked closely with Erik Widjaja from the shipping practice for many years, and we value his responsiveness.'
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Practice head
Kenny Yap; Yin Soon Yap; Yin Chuin Soh
Other key lawyers
Vivian Ang; Corina Song; Jonathan Choo; Erik Widjaja; Gina Lee-Wan; Dorcas Seah; Daniel Liang