Joseph Tan Jude Benny

Singapore

Analysis

Overview

JTJB, or Joseph Tan Jude Benny, has one of the most experienced and dedicated shipping practices in Singapore. The firm handles complex high-profile matters in both wet and dry shipping including trade finance, industry M&As and investments, cargo disputes, charterparties and bills of lading disputes, marine casualties, shipbuilding, marine insurance and ship finance. The firm also handles a fair number of restructuring and insolvency matters. Murali Pany, John Sze and Danny Chua are key members of the firm.

Client feedback

“Proactive suggestions and fast, practical advice.” – Dispute resolution

“Fast responses, helpful advice and reasonable charges.” – Shipping

“Deep knowledge of the law practice combined with advice well-honed from decades of experience.” – Shipping

“The solicitors from JTJB listen to the needs of their clients and always have good solutions.” – Shipping

Danny Chua

“Quick, experienced and personable.”

“Incisive knowledge and decisive advice.”

John Sze

“Calm under pressure. Strategic, out-of-the-box analysis and advice.”

“He has been a preferred solicitor for us on local shipping matters. He listens to what we need and want.”

“He acts in an aggressive way for his clients.”

Murali Pany

“Good knowledge and well-planned strategy.”

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acting for the judicial managers of Xihe Holdings and dozens of ship-owning companies in relation to the collapse of Hin Leong Trading Group.

Representing AmBank against a Singapore-listed oil and gas company, Falcon Energy Group, in respect of very significant financing provided.

Key clients

SC Dalian, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank