Helmsman LLC is a leading multi-disciplinary law firm, with expertise in six different practice areas, namely, Shipping, Commodities, Commercial Disputes, Employment, Corporate, Banking and Finance, as well as Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications.

We are routinely entrusted by our clients to advise them on important and high value commercial transactions and disputes across the world. The breadth of experience and deep expertise of our lawyers makes us the counsel of choice for some of the biggest corporations and key industry stakeholders across the world.

Specifically, our Shipping Practice Group is one of the biggest and most experienced in the region. With 16 specialist shipping lawyers in our Singapore and Hong Kong offices (and continuing to grow), and supported by our colleagues from other practice groups in cross-disciplinary cases, our shipping expertise covers the entire spectrum, including charterparties, bills of lading, shipbuilding, ship sale and purchase, ship financing, marine insurance, casualties, and oil pollution, just to name a few. As a reflection of our capabilities, we have been consistently recognised in all leading legal publications, including Chambers and Legal 500, among others. Client feedback includes: “They are available whatever the time is and react super-fast in an efficient manner. Very accurate on their points. They give us the feeling of having a dedicated lawyer in charge of our matters, which does help a lot when it comes to understanding” and “Their turnaround time is fast and they are able to provide practical solutions. They are always there when you need them to assist”.

We are well known for our user-friendly approach and our ability to provide “plain practical advice”.

For more information, please visit: www.helmsmanlaw.com.

Rajah & Tann Asia is one of the largest regional networks with over 1,000 fee earners across leading firms in 10 countries - Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam. With each offering the highest standards of service to locally based clients; we have the capability to collectively handle the most complex regional and cross-border transactions and to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. Our firm's geographical reach includes Singapore based regional desks focusing on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. Further, our Singapore member firm is part of the Lex Mundi Network, thereby providing our clients with access to excellent legal support in more than 125 countries globally.

Our regional Shipping & International Trade practice comprises over 70 lawyers with diverse backgrounds and qualified in their respective home jurisdictions, some of whom are dual-qualified and also admitted to the English roll. Combining the expertise of our commercially and technically experienced lawyers across the region, and having maintained a complex portfolio of high-end shipping work over the years, we have garnered a wealth of experience and are able to support our clients with their business needs whether they require local expertise or cross-border advice. Our practice is recognised in the respective jurisdictions as a top-tier Shipping practice and collectively as a globally ranked leading practice by Chambers Global. Many amongst our partners are consistently recognised by Chambers and The Legal 500 as leading logos/

The practice is equipped to advise on English law, in addition to the domestic laws of each of the ASEAN jurisdictions in which our offices are located, and adept at handling arbitrations across major centres around the world including Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI Arbitration Centre), China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC), and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), in addition to acting in specialist industry arbitrations such as London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) and Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia (PORAM) proceedings.

With our longstanding tradition in this specialised field, we are well-positioned to provide comprehensive, seamless and tailored legal services to our clients.

Allen & Gledhill is an award-winning full-service law firm which provides legal services to a wide range of premier clients, including local and multinational corporations and financial institutions in Asia. Established in 1902, the Firm is consistently ranked as one of the market leaders in the region, having been involved in a number of challenging, complex and significant deals, many of which are the first of its kind. The Firm’s reputation for high-quality advice is regularly affirmed by the strong rankings in leading publications, and by the various awards and accolades it has received from independent commentators and clients. The Firm is consistently ranked band one in the highest number of practice areas, and has the highest number of lawyers recognised as leading individuals. Over the years, the Firm has also been named ‘Singapore Law Firm of the Year’, ‘Regional Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘SE Asia Law Firm of the Year’ by many prominent legal publishers. With a growing network of associate firms and offices, Allen & Gledhill is well-placed to advise clients on their business interests in Singapore and beyond, in particular, on matters involving the Asia region. With offices in Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam and China, as well as associate firms in Malaysia (Rahmat Lim & Partners) and Indonesia (AGI Legal), the Allen & Gledhill network known as A&G Asia has over 650 lawyers, making it one of the largest in the region.

ADR Vietnam Chambers LLC was founded on 17th August 2018 to support the practice of full-time independent ADR Professionals, including Arbitrators and Mediators, Consultants, Lecturers and Researchers, Expert Witness and Tribunal Secretaries in Vietnam. This entity is neither a law firm, an arbitration, or mediation institution under Vietnamese law. ADR Vietnam Chambers LLC is a pioneering consultancy and management firm in Vietnam dedicated exclusively to supporting the practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Founded by Mr Nguyen Manh Dzung—one of Vietnam’s most distinguished dispute resolution lawyers—ADR Vietnam Chambers was established as a bold initiative to advance the use of ad hoc arbitration and mediation in Vietnam. After 25 years of a successful legal career specializing in shipping and dispute resolution, Mr. Dzung transitioned to full-time practice as an independent arbitrator and mediator. His vision was to create a space where seasoned professionals could dedicate themselves solely to dispute resolution while upholding the highest international standards of independence and neutrality.

In pursuit of this vision, our Members are neutrals who elect not to represent or provide advice to parties, are committed to the profession of advising parties, and are committed to arbitration and mediation as independents. Our Members are independent professionals who operate entirely separately from one another. Members are not under any obligation to share or refer work with one another and take all necessary steps to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained. Members are liable for their own professional practice under the highest international standards.

Internationally, our Founder, Mr. Nguyen Manh Dzung, has played a vital role in building this global reputation. In 2009, he became the first Vietnamese lawyer admitted to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). He later served two terms on the ICC International Court of Arbitration, one of the most prestigious global dispute resolution bodies. In 2024, he was appointed as the only Vietnamese arbitrator on the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) panel, joining a select group of just 158 world-class specialists in maritime dispute resolution. His appointments extend to other notable institutions, including Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC), Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB International), Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC), Hainan International Arbitration Court (HIAC), eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (eBRAM), Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), Japan International Mediation Center (JIMC Kyoto), Mainland -Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center (MHJMC) and Vietnam Mediation Center (VMC). Through these roles, he has helped bring Vietnamese legal perspectives into broader regional and international legal dialogues.

Our Members’ area of practice mainly covers four sectors, including international trade arbitration, corporate & investment arbitration, construction & infrastructure arbitration and maritime arbitration, which includes charterparties, collisions, shipbuilding & repair, ship sale and purchase, cargo loss and damage, marine insurance and commodities (other than coal and grain). The Members of ADR Vietnam Chambers are frequently appointed in high-value and complex disputes administered by prominent institutions such as ICC, SIAC, KCAB and VIAC. Our professionals are also widely recognized as thought leaders in the field of arbitration and mediation. Our members spoke at leading international events such as the ICC Annual Conference, London International Disputes Week (LIDW), and the VIAC Symposium. Their expertise has earned them repeated recognition in international directories such as Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal), Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific, Asia Business Law Journal (A-List), and Asialaw. In our continued effort to promote arbitration and mediation within Vietnam, ADR Vietnam Chambers partnered with the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) in 2024 to co-organize the VAS Crossover 2024 online event series. Under the theme “Elevating International Arbitration in Vietnam: From Basic Principles to Professional Skills,” the series attracted nearly 1,200 participants, including young practitioners, legal professionals, and business representatives across Vietnam and beyond.

ADR Vietnam Chambers LLC also aspires to be a platform for building the next generation of Vietnamese dispute resolution professionals. Mr. Nguyen Manh Dzung’s long-term vision is to encourage experienced Vietnamese legal practitioners to transition into independent arbitrator and mediator roles. By doing so, ADR Vietnam Chambers aims to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Vietnam’s legal profession and its integration into the global ADR community.

For queries, suggestions and feedback, kindly email us at dzung.nguyen@adr.com.vn.

Bose & Mitra & Co. is the largest specialized shipping & trade law firm in India with 16 fee earners, which allows it to cater to every kind of contentious and advisory matter, from the smallest of claims to that of big ticket, high profile multi-million-dollar disputes, and everything in between. In its 20th year of operation and existence, Bose & Mitra & Co. continues to be ranked as a Tier-1/Band-1 law firm, with its Managing Partner, Mr. Amitava Majumdar (Raja) consecutively bagging the title of Best Lawyer/Tier-1/Band-1 Lawyer for shipping & maritime in India by various independent and prestigious rankings such as Chambers & Partner, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, India Business Law Journal, Economic Times, Legal Era, Marex among others.

Bose & Mitra & Co. has been involved in every major maritime casualty in India in the last decade. Another unique facet of Bose & Mitra & Co.’s practice domain arises is its extensive experience in dealing with matters related to the Indian maritime administration, as Bose & Mitra & Co. regularly advises them on a wide gamut of issues. Furthermore, Bose & Mitra & Co. provides extensive advice on Indian regulations governing the maritime sector, including but not limited to various regulations promulgated by the office of the Director General of Shipping (Ministry of Shipping) in respect of various facets of shipping.

Bose & Mitra & Co.’s scope of work in addition to the traditional shipping & trade matters includes but is not limited to collisions, salvage, wreck removal, total loss, piracy and terrorism, oil pollution, environmental damages etc. While holding its forte in shipping, Bose & Mitra & Co. is also the de-facto choice for trade matters, white-collar crimes and customs disputes as well having represented Clients in big-ticket matters in these areas. Further, Bose & Mitra & Co. has extensive experience in ship finance transactions and provides regulatory and advisory assistance to various funds, banks and financial institutions including providing a roadmap into the Indian jurisdiction as a whole. Additionally, Bose & Mitra & Co.’s Managing Partner, Amitava Majumdar (Raja), in addition to his busy disputes practice, also happens to be the ‘go-to’ counsel for ship ‘sale and purchase’ & ship finance transactions having represented Indian ship-owners and P&I associations in closing deals in Singapore, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Greece, Italy, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Bulgaria and Japan for various types of vessels.

Bose & Mitra & Co. is the largest specialized shipping & trade law firm in India with 16 fee earners, which allows it to cater to every kind of contentious and advisory matter, from the smallest of claims to that of big ticket, high profile multi-million-dollar disputes, and everything in between. In its 20th year of operation and existence, Bose & Mitra & Co. continues to be ranked as a Tier-1/Band-1 law firm, with its Managing Partner, Mr. Amitava Majumdar (Raja) consecutively bagging the title of Best Lawyer/Tier-1/Band-1 Lawyer for shipping & maritime in India by various independent and prestigious rankings such as Chambers & Partner, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, India Business Law Journal, Economic Times, Legal Era, Marex among others. Bose & Mitra & Co. has been involved in every major maritime casualty in India in the last decade. Another unique facet of Bose & Mitra & Co.’s practice domain arises is its extensive experience in dealing with matters related to the Indian maritime administration, as Bose & Mitra & Co. regularly advises them on a wide gamut of issues. Furthermore, Bose & Mitra & Co. provides extensive advice on Indian regulations governing the maritime sector, including but not limited to various regulations promulgated by the office of the Director General of Shipping (Ministry of Shipping) in respect of various facets of shipping. Bose & Mitra & Co.’s scope of work in addition to the traditional shipping & trade matters includes but is not limited to collisions, salvage, wreck removal, total loss, piracy and terrorism, oil pollution, environmental damages etc. While holding its forte in shipping, Bose & Mitra & Co. is also the de-facto choice for trade matters, white-collar crimes and customs disputes as well having represented Clients in big-ticket matters in these areas. Further, Bose & Mitra & Co. has extensive experience in ship finance transactions and provides regulatory and advisory assistance to various funds, banks and financial institutions including providing a roadmap into the Indian jurisdiction as a whole. Additionally, Bose & Mitra & Co.’s Managing Partner, Amitava Majumdar (Raja), in addition to his busy disputes practice, also happens to be the ‘go-to’ counsel for ship ‘sale and purchase’ & ship finance transactions having represented Indian ship-owners and P&I associations in closing deals in Singapore, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Greece, Italy, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Bulgaria and Japan for various types of vessels. Bose & Mitra & Co. is also the legal correspondents for NorthStandard P&I Club and the MS Amlin Insurance SE with underwriting agency MS Amlin Marine NV (formerly RaetsMarine) fixed premium club. It is also extensively instructed by almost all International Group P& I Clubs, and other fixed premium clubs and is on the retainer for three of the largest shipping companies in India. Over the past 10 years Bose & Mitra & Co. has collaborated with the National Law University Odisha to host the International Maritime Arbitration Moot Court Competition. Additionally, Bose & Mitra & Co. also provides a monetary award to outstanding Indian students enrolled in the LLM programs in International Maritime and International Commercial and Maritime Law at Swansea University. It also regularly publishes a newsletter titled ‘India Shipping Update’ and every year publishes the India Edition of the Shipping Law Review. Every year it along with other foreign law firms from 9 countries across the world host the ‘International Maritime Law Seminar’ both in Singapore as well as London.

Quadrant Chambers holds a pre-eminent position as one of the leading international commercial disputes sets with a sector-driven approach. We act as advocates in court proceedings, arbitrations and inquiries, and provide specialist legal advice to clients from around the world. We are recognised as market leaders with a reputation for excellence in aviation, banking, commercial disputes, commodities, energy, insurance, international arbitration and shipping. Our work has a strong international element. We are based in London, but many of our members are also qualified to practise in other jurisdictions: Australia, the BVI, California, Germany, Hong Kong, New York and South Africa. Our members appear in arbitrations around the world, including Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong, Paris and Singapore. This includes arbitrations under CRCICA, DIAC, HKIAC, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, ISDIC, LCIA, LMAA, UNCITRAL, SIAC, and ad hoc rules, as well as appeals to the Commercial Court.

We are experts not only in preparing memorials and presenting cases at hearing, but also in helping to prepare the best possible case strategy and managing the entire dispute from start to finish in close collaboration with our clients.

Many of our members also sit as arbitrators - experience which gives us exceptional knowledge of the dynamics within a tribunal. In addition, we are regularly engaged to advise and act in proceedings relating to the recognition, enforcement and execution of arbitral awards.

Find out more at www.quadrantchambers.com

Established in 2018, Pertamina International Shipping Asia Pacific (PIS AP) has three business representative offices in Asia Pacific (Singapore), Middle East (Dubai) and Europe (London) to serve the growing needs of its international clients with its vessels sailing in 80+ international routes throughout the globe. PIS AP continuously aims to grow and strengthen with highly capable, experienced professionals, and wide-ranging fleet and facilities. PIS AP’s parent company, PT Pertamina International Shipping (PT PIS) was established in 2016, and subsequently in 2021 appointed as a Sub-holding Integrated Marine Logistics (IML) of PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, carrying out all shipping, marine services and logistics businesses. We aim to become Asia's leading marine company reflecting commitment towards excellence, innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. For details, visit https://pertamina-pis.com. https://pertamina-pis.com

The Arbitration Chambers is a firm of full-time professional arbitrators and mediators, independent of affiliation to any law firm or business.

Our residents are neutrals who elect not to represent or to give advice to parties, and are committed to the professions of arbitration and mediation as independents.

Frequently appointed in high stakes cases and widely sought after as speakers at conferences, our residents are recognised names in international dispute resolution, and are regular mentions in Who’s Who Legal lists and Chambers and Partners rankings.

Residents at The Arbitration Chambers are well-published in journals of international arbitration, including the Journal of International Arbitration, Asian International Arbitration Journal and Asia Business Law Review. They are also authors and contributors of books, including Halsbury's Laws of Singapore Volume 1(2) – Arbitration (Lexis-Nexis) and chapters to books such as Dispute Resolution in Asia (Kluwer) among others. Most of our residents are professors and lecturers of international commercial arbitration at various universities, including the National University of Singapore, Seoul National University, Bond University, ESSEC Business School and Toulouse University.

For queries, suggestions and feedback, kindly email us at arbiter@arbiter.com.sg.

Anjie Broad Law Firm is a full-service law firm and committed to offering quality, efficient and tailor-made legal services to clients, guaranteed by our integrated management model, unified legal service standards and standard client service system.

Growing at a rapid pace, Anjie Broad gains extensive legal service experience and achieves outstanding performance in Shipping & Admiralty, Insurance & Reinsurance, International Transaction, Dispute Resolution, Securities & Capital Market, Antitrust &Competition, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Intellectual Property, Merger &Acquisition, Banking & Finance, Energy, International Trade, Technology. Media & Telecommunication, Fin Tech Private Wealth Management, Real Estate& Construction, Hotel & Tourism and Media.

We have implemented training and development strategies to nurture and support the development of partners, counsel, lawyers and other professionals within our firm. We do this through regular training, collective discussions, and mentoring by experienced professionals with high-level expertise. All of this helps our employees with different backgrounds and experiences to achieve personal growth within the Firm and promotes stable growth.

Dispute Resolution is one of the most important practice areas for Anjie Broad. Anjie Broad provides strong professional support for the Dispute Resolution Team with its comprehensive advantages in international sale of goods, international trade, cross-border investment, insurance, etc. Anjie Broad lawyers have had a profound and far-reaching influence at home and abroad through their successful representations in numerous legal cases.

Anjie Broad’s Shipping & Admiralty Team has solid expertise and extensive experience in dealing with disputes in connection with vessel(s) and/or cargo(s) with particular strength in bill of lading, charterparties, ship collision, pollution, salvage, wreck removal, and also focus on none-contentious matters on the building, leasing and financing business for shipping companies, financial leasing companies and banks. In recent years, the team has also made remarkable achievements in new directions such as marine engineering, offshore energy, port construction and supply chain finance.

Anjie Broad has a strong arbitration and maritime team which is recommended by Chambers, Asia Profile, Legal Band, Legal 500 as leading shipping firm in China and most associates have accumulated years of experience in top law firms, insurance companies, port and shipping groups, and Maritime Safety Administration. The team has been equipped with both a profound knowledge of the relevant theories, and extensive practice experience.

We have actively dedicated ourselves to providing comprehensive legal services to enterprises engaging in international ventures as part of the Belt and Road Policy. And we maintain good cooperation with local law firms in the UK, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Germany, South Africa, etc, which empowers us to deliver exceptional legal support to our clients on an international scale.

Our team is labelled as the first choice for various property insurers. It is highly regarded for its exceptional technical expertise in the field of cargo insurance, hull insurance, protection and indemnity insurance, pollution liability insurance, shipbuilding insurance, project insurance, etc. And we are able to provide our clients with a comprehensive one-stop service.

We attach importance to environmental, social, and governance issues. We participate in social welfare undertakings, provide pro bono legal services, donate to charities, and provide young talents with academic scholarships.

The marine environment and its commercial operations are in constant motion, presenting opportunities and challenges for shipowners, managers and charterers worldwide. Regulation, technology, climate and political unrest all have potentially far-reaching implications on our members’ operations – at sea and onshore.

To help you navigate these waters, NorthStandard, one of the largest P&I clubs in the International Group, is here to support you as a dynamic leader and trusted partner.

Drawing on the reassuring legacy of North and Standard Club – two of the world’s leading P&I insurers – we offer an unmatched breadth and depth of service that supports your operations, embraces your potential and helps your business thrive.

Your success is at the heart of everything we do. In uncertain times, we provide the reassurance, confidence and certainty of an insurer who has covered, experienced – and managed – the best (and worst) that shipping has brought to the world.

As part of the International Group of P&I Clubs, our shared ethos aims to protect members financially and prevent losses. From cargo loss or damage to catastrophic events, marine casualties, and environmental disasters, we are here to support members at all times, in all circumstances. Our product range offers global protection across sectors and operations. We provide over 10 bespoke options to cover individual operational requirements for almost every eventuality –- from P&I insurance to FD&D, Hull, War, Offshore, Strike & Delay, and more.

For those members forging new paths, our underwriters will work with you to extend cover or find bespoke solutions – wherever possible – to protect your crew, your vessel and your business.

Our footprint spans the world, with offices covering all main shipping regions, including Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan), Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Europe (UK, Ireland and Greece), and the USA. We employ over 600 people globally for an unrivalled claims and underwriting experience, honed by decades of combined expertise and understanding. With a global reach that spans time zones, our team of more than 100 claims managers provide real-time, responsive and proactive claims support 24/7, 365 days a year. The team is backed by the largest team of in-house legal experts, and the local knowledge of our comprehensive broker network for a complete, end-to-end service.

As well as unique insight, advice and information from qualified maritime personnel – including Master Mariners, engineers, lawyers and analysts to guide you– we have created a complementary portfolio of support resources and services. These include legal expertise, loss prevention insight, best-practice guides, and incident management such as crisis communications, and seafarer wellbeing.

As an advocate for change, we give our members a powerful voice, bigger than the sum of our parts. By championing our mutual causes, pushing boundaries, and influencing thinking, we can help guide the industry’s future direction of travel.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is among the top 12 container shipping lines in the world. Established in Singapore in 1967, we are the largest home‑grown carrier in Southeast Asia.

We serve customers in over 500 locations, with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania and the Pacific Islands. Operating a fleet of around 100 container vessels, we provide shipping services and solutions to customers in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Whatever the product – dry, refrigerated, breakbulk or special cargo – we will find a way to ship it in a safe and efficient manner. With our global network of agencies and intermodal corridors, we aim to bring value to our customers through end-to-end transportation.

At PIL, we are driving connectivity for our customers and partners with markets and communities. Our people-centric approach puts customers first, by leveraging expertise and technology to provide efficient and sustainable solutions. We supplement our core liner shipping business with container manufacturing and logistics services to provide solutions across the supply chain.

Guided by a future-focused vision, we are committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on communities. For more information, visit www.pilship.com

Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types.

The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation.

As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators.

Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Discover more at www.seatrium.com.