Shipping, International
Trade & Logistics
We have one of the most experienced Shipping, International Trade & Logistics practices among law firms in Malaysia. We are regarded and have been consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the top maritime law firms in the Asia Pacific region.
The department is a mixture of well-established shipping lawyers being Rahayu Abd Ghani and Wiwin Abdul Kahar and together with emerging legal talent, Siti Deelora Nor Ahmad Rajkumar, they form a competent team highly skilled at addressing legal issues within the maritime industry.
We provide a full range of services encompassing registration, transactional (including mortgages, sale and purchase of vessels), advisory and disputes work. The latter includes matters relating to:
- The arrest and release of vessels
- Collisions and the constitution of limitation funds
- Personal injury claims
- Cargo claims
- Charterparty claims
- Shipbuilding/repair claims
Our clients include P&I Clubs, H&M underwriters, other insurers, shipowners, charterers, shipyards, brokers, ship managers, ship agents, freight forwarders, various cargo interests and major players in the oil & gas industry. We also act as correspondents for members of the International Group of P&I Clubs, notably SKULD P&I.
At Rahayu Partnership, we understand the legal framework governing marine insurance, which includes international conventions, national laws and contractual agreements, as well as the importance of compliance and protection in areas such as hull insurance, cargo insurance and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance. We provide expert advice by interpreting insurance policies, resolving disputes, and ensuring that claims adhere to policy terms and applicable laws. This approach ensures the proper management of maritime risks, promotes stability, and supports the continued operations of maritime businesses.