Our Sponsors
Bettens De Cocker Van Hemelen, Belgium Antwerp
The port town of Antwerp is the home base of the law office Bettens De Cocker Van Hemelen, a dynamic law firm with a focus on various aspects of commercial law in general, and maritime and transport law in particular.
Paul Bettens, Yves De Cocker and Wim Van Hemelen share a fascination for transport and the maritime world. In July 2005, this mutual passion resulted in the foundation of the law office Bettens De Cocker Van Hemelen. Their expertise and practical experience of many years guarantee efficient, clear-worded cut-and-dried solutions.
Simplicity rules at Bettens De Cocker Van Hemelen, starting with the organization of our office, direct communication with our clients and personal commitment. With this, accessibility is the first matter of importance. We’re at your disposal 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dabelstein & Passehl, Germany
The German Maritime Community with its shipowners, shipfinancing banks, shipyards and its powerful shipbuilding supply industry belongs to the global players in the market. Dabelstein & Passehl is proud to be one of the leading maritime law “boutiques” providing legal services for the complete maritime industry. A team of 20 highly qualified lawyers, located in the maritime clusters Hamburg and the Ems region is dedicated to find taylor made solutions for cases ranging from a cargo claim to a complex financing and restructuring programme. Jan Dreyer is deputy managing partner of Dabelstein & Passehl and currently serving as vice chair of the Maritime Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Ince & Co, Singapore
Ince & Co is an international law firm with 150 years’ history and has 9 offices worldwide in Dubai, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Le Havre, London, Paris, Piraeus, Shanghai and Singapore. We advise in seven core areas: shipping, energy & offshore, international trade, insurance & reinsurance, business & finance, commercial disputes, and aviation.
- Seatrade Asia Maritime Law Award 2009
- Global Shipping & Maritime Law Firm of the Year 2009 - Who’s Who Legal
- Global Shipping Law Firm of the Year 2009 - Chambers and Partners
- Leading Lawyers in Shipping, Maritime and Aviation 2009 - Asia Law Leading Lawyers Survey
- SE Asia Shipping Law Firm of the Year 2009 - Asia Legal Business
ONC lawyers, Hong Kong
Established in 1992, ONC Lawyers is one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong and one of the few who has the capability in advising and handling international trade and shipping disputes, whether by way of arbitration or litigation, covering matters involving bills of lading, letters of credit, marine insurance, charterparties and other cross-border transport matters. Our clients include shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, bunker suppliers and multinational conglomerates. Other than shipping, ONC Lawyers also specializes in such niche areas as Banking, China Investment, Construction, Corporate Finance, HKEx Compliance, Insolvency & Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patents & Technology, Securities & Funds Regulations and Trust.
Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore
Rajah & Tann LLP is one of the largest full-service law firms in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, with a representative office in Shanghai and associate offices in Kuala Lumpur and Laos.
Rajah & Tann consistently receives international awards and accolades for its shipping, and arbitration practices. In Chambers Global 2010, it is the only Singapore firm ranked for Shipping, Litigation, Asia-wide. Sources rated Rajah & Tann LLP as “the obvious standout firm in Singapore”. In March 2010, it was the only Asian law firm ranked amongst the top 30 international arbitration practices by GAR100 for the 2nd consecutive year.
Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Singapore
Sembcorp Marine is a leading global marine and offshore engineering group specialising in a full spectrum of integrated solutions, from ship repair, shipbuilding, ship conversion and rig building to offshore engineering & construction.
Internationally renowned in the marine and offshore industry, the Group has proven expertise in jack-up design & building, fast-track semi-submersible construction, turnkey conversion and construction of offshore production platforms, specialised repairs and niche ship design & building.
Sembcorp Marine's global operations span the strategic hubs of Singapore, China, India, Middle East, Brazil and USA. Its Singapore yards include Jurong Shipyard, Sembawang Shipyard, PPL Shipyard, SMOE, and Jurong SML.
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