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Shakthi R

Associate
Singapore

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Shakthi specialises in shipping and commodities disputes and brings extensive experience in the shipping industry.

Prior to joining Helmsman, Shakthi served as a claims handler at an International Group Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club, where he managed a wide range of P&I matters, including collisions and allisions, damage to fixed & floating objects, cargo damage and loss, and crew-related issues. He also dealt with various freight, demurrage and dispute (FD&D) matters, encompassing disputes regarding hire, freight, demurrage, mis-delivery, breach of charterparties, underperformance, and the detention and arrest of vessels and bunkers.

Previously, Shakthi worked as a tanker chartering broker in an international shipbroking house, focusing on the tanker market for dirty petroleum products. His background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and operational needs and concerns of both shipowners and charterers.

Shakthi has assisted clients in shipping disputes before the Singapore High Court, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).

He is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and holds an LLB (Hons) from Queen Mary, University of London.

Experience / Representative Matters

Shipping

Assisted shipowners in a multi-million dollar claim in the Singapore High Court involving wrongful arrest, conspiracy by unlawful means and fraudulent misrepresentation by the vessel’s ex-owners. A favourable settlement was obtained following a successful application for domestic and international freezing injunctions, and disclosure orders against the ultimate beneficial owner of the ex-owners.

Assisted charterers with obtaining an injunction against winding up from the Singapore High Court. The winding up application was made pursuant to a statutory demand issued by shipowners for sums due under a partial final award issued in a London arbitration between charterers and shipowners. The injunction was granted on the basis of charterers having evidenced that they had a prima facie cross-claim in the arbitration that exceeded the sum under the partial final award.

Areas of Expertise

Shipping

Industry-wide representation in this complex, cross-border ecosystem.

Commodities

Specialist support in contentious and non-contentious matters.