Clyde & Co has expanded its Shipping and Marine Insurance practice in Singapore with the relocation of leading international litigator Andrew Bicknell.
Bicknell’s relocation from London to Singapore is set to further strengthen the firm’s global Energy, Marine & Natural Resources practice. He will be based in the firm’s Singapore office and will support clients across the Asia Pacific region.
The firm note he is widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the sector, with over three decades of experience representing clients in a range of international shipping, trading, and marine insurance disputes.
Bicknell commented, “I have had a long association with Singapore, having been one of the two founding members of the office when it was opened in 1991. After a four-year stint, I went back to London, but returned in 2003 for another four years.”
“I look forward to working even more closely with clients on the ground in the region as part of our globally integrated team.”
The relocation of Bicknell follows recent growth in Clyde & Co’s Singapore office, including the partner promotion of insurance and reinsurance dispute resolution specialist Vanessa Lim, and the hire of corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and commercial disputes partner Weiyi Tan.
Also relocating to Singapore is associate Callum Gerrish, who has a focus on shipping and trade and will further grow the firm’s strong Asia Pacific marine insurance recovery claims and casualty practice.
Chris Jobson, Partner and Chair of the APAC Board, said, “We have been working for clients in the shipping, marine, and natural resources sectors in Asia Pacific for over three decades, and the opportunities for businesses in the region keep on evolving.”
“Andrew and Callum’s relocation will further strengthen our leading practice in the region and no doubt their extensive experience will be invaluable to clients here.
David Bennet, Partner and Global Chair of Clyde & Co’s Global Energy, Marine and Natural Resources practice, added, “Our clients operate in increasingly globalised markets and rely on us as a legal team to deliver a global and joined-up service across markets.”
“Andrew has long been a leading and very experienced figure in our global practice group and his new location will only serve to deepen the offering we can provide to our clients in what is an important region to us, in addition to the existing service Andrew, Callum and other firm experts in the sector give to clients further afield.”
