SINGAPORE Law and Practice Contributed by: Mathiew Christophe Rajoo, Probin Dass and Tan Hui Tsing, DennisMathiew
DennisMathiew was founded in 2005 by two ship - ping lawyers in Singapore, Dennis Tan and Captain Mathiew Christophe Rajoo. Leveraging their knowl - edge and experience, primarily in shipping, oil and gas, as well as the logistics business globally, Dennis and Mathiew have been providing legal services in these areas ever since. DennisMathiew’s core busi - ness focus remains shipping, with capabilities cutting across the traditional wet and dry divide. The firm
handles all aspects of shipping matters, from advis - ing on transactions and purchases, claims and casu - alties to recoveries and litigation. Clients benefit from the firm’s cross-experience, which is brought to bear when providing legal advice on disputes and transac - tions internationally. The firm has a robust disputes practice, and its lawyers regularly appear before in - ternational arbitration tribunals and the Singapore court as counsel. cargo claims pursuant to bills of lading including ship arrest in various jurisdictions. He has also advised on the enforcement of other security rights such as mortgages, personal and corporate guarantees, share charges, accounts charges, and pledges against both solvent and insolvent entities. He also regularly advises judicial managers and liquidators on the administration and liquidation of insolvent entities.
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Mathiew Christophe Rajoo is a co-founder of DennisMathiew, and specialises in shipping and admiralty law. Before being admitted as an advocate and solicitor, he served on board container ships and oil tankers
as deck officer. He is experienced in wet work and frequently investigates maritime casualties. Mathiew handles commercial transactions that have a maritime flavour, such as sale and purchase of vessels, marine assets and businesses. He advises on agreements regarding offshore construction work, including joint venture and consortium agreements. He also has experience in drafting shipbuilding contracts and settling disputes. Mathiew advises insurers and assureds regarding their rights and obligations, and continues to appear as counsel in court and before arbitral tribunals.
Tan Hui Tsing is a partner at DennisMathiew. She graduated from Bristol University in 1994 (LLB Hons) and obtained her Master’s in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton in 2004. Hui Tsing is
regularly instructed by marine underwriters and recovery agents in respect of cargo/cargo recovery claims. She is also known amongst the local offices of P&I clubs and is frequently instructed to act for their members. Hui Tsing receives direct instructions from ship-owners, advising and representing them in carriage and charterparty issues and claims.
Probin Dass has acted for some of the largest financial institutions and advised on disputes involving letters of credit and bills of exchange, claims under credit insurance policies and
DennisMathiew 7500A Beach Road #14-324 The Plaza 199591 Singapore Tel: +65 6227 2373 Email: mathiew@dennismathiew.com Web: www.dennismathiew.com
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