Charterparty Disputes

Charterparty Disputes is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 12 cases from 2000 to 2016.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Charterparty Disputes, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Gurbani & Co.50.00% success rate4 cases33.3% of area
Kelvin Chia Partnership0.00% success rate3 cases25.0% of area
Joseph Tan Jude Benny50.00% success rate2 cases16.7% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate2 cases16.7% of area
Haridass Ho & Partners0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Incisive Law LLC0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
AsiaLegal LLC100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Rajah & Tann LLP0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Asia Ascent Law Corporation0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Charterparty Disputes, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Thio Ying Ying0.00% success rate3 cases25.0% of area
Alan Loh0.00% success rate2 cases16.7% of area
K Muralitherapany100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Timothy Tan100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Gho Sze Kee100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Yip Li Ming100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Kenny Yap0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Edgar Chin Ren Howe0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Mahesh Rai100.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area
Tan Hui Tsing0.00% success rate1 cases8.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 12 most recent judgments out of 12 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Toptip Holding v Mercuria Energy Trading: Voyage Charterparties & Contract Formation DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore31 Aug 2016
Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
2Likpin v Swiber: Breach of Contract & Admiralty Claim over Vessel CharterHigh Court30 Sep 2015
Appeal Allowed
3Freight Connect v Paragon Shipping: Charterparty Breach & Detention ChargesCourt of Appeal30 Jul 2015
Appeal dismissed in part.
4The "Chem Orchid": Admiralty Jurisdiction, Demise Charter, and Ostensible Authority DisputeHigh Court05 Jan 2014
The ADM proceedings are set aside on the basis that the admiralty jurisdiction in rem of the Court under the High Court (Admiralty Jurisdiction) Act had been improperly invoked against the Vessel.
5The "Engedi": Stay of Admiralty Action in Rem Pending ArbitrationHigh Court24 Mar 2010
Appeal allowed in so far as the proceedings had been stayed. The stay order granted below was set aside.
6Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd v Asia Star: Breach of Charterparty & Damages for Failure to Provide Suitable VesselHigh Court16 Apr 2009
Plaintiff's appeal allowed; Defendant's appeal dismissed. Damages to be calculated based on the ordinary measure of damages in a non-shipment case.
7Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd v Owners of the Vessel “Asia Star”: Breach of Charterparty and Mitigation of LossHigh Court04 Jun 2008
Judgment for the Plaintiff; damages awarded in the amount of $302,000 (assumed USD, as the judgment involves US dollar amounts and international trade).
8Shun Da Marine v Pacific Inter-Link: Voyage Charter, Epoxy Coating, CargoworthinessCourt of Appeal26 Mar 2007
Appeal Dismissed
9Vasiliy Golovnin: Credit Agricole Suisse SA v Far Eastern Shipping Co Plc - Issue Estoppel & Wrongful Vessel ArrestHigh Court09 Jul 2006
Orders in terms of prayers (2), (3), (4) of the defendants’ application granted. Costs fixed at $20,000 to the defendants exclusive of disbursements.
10The Eternal Strength: Charterparty Breach & Admiralty Jurisdiction DisputeHigh Court17 Jan 2006
Defendants’ application to set aside the writ was dismissed, but their application to cancel the letter of undertaking was allowed.
11Hyundai Engineering v Sembawang Kimtrans: Charterparty Insurance & Arbitration AppealHigh Court29 Dec 2000
Plaintiffs' application dismissed.
12Pacific Orient v Ever Wealthy: Charter Party Dispute over Vessel FixtureHigh Court30 May 2000
Judgment for the plaintiffs in the amount of US$7,331.04 plus interest.