Helmsman LLC Named Maritime Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Law Awards 2026
Arjun Joseph Mital
Leanne Cheng
Iris Ng
Zhida Chen
Ian Teo
Basil Lee
Helmsman LLC has been named Maritime Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Law Awards 2026.
The award recognises the firm’s established maritime and shipping practice and its continued work advising clients on complex and high‑value contentious and non‑contentious matters across the sector.
Commenting on the win, Managing Director, Ian Teo said:
“On behalf of the firm, I would like to thank ALB and the judging panel for this meaningful recognition. It is a privilege to be acknowledged among such distinguished peers, and we are deeply appreciative of the platform ALB provides in celebrating excellence within the legal community. This award is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and to the commitment of our team to delivering rigorous, solutions‑driven advice across the maritime and shipping sector.”
Members of the firm attended the award ceremony alongside clients, industry peers and distinguished guests from across the legal and business community.
Representing Helmsman LLC at the event were Ian Teo, Zhida Chen, Basil Lee, Arjun Mital, Iris Ng and Leanne Cheng.
The firm expresses its appreciation to its clients and industry partners for their continued trust and support and extends its congratulations to all firms and practitioners recognised during the evening.
The ALB Law Awards recognise leading firms and practitioners across the region for excellence in the legal industry.
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