Shanen handles a wide range of wet and dry shipping litigation and arbitration matters, with a growing specialisation in container liner casualty, marine insurance and bill of lading work.
His primary focus involves advising clients on the full spectrum of charterparty, bills of lading, shipbuilding, commodities, casualties and marine insurance work. He regularly advises shipowners, shipbuilders, P&I Clubs and H&M insurers on a variety of shipping and trade matters.
Shanen’s contentious areas of practice also extends to complex commercial disputes, employment, and general insurance work. On the non-contentious front, Shanen also engages in advisory, insolvency and regulatory work.
Shanen has appeared as counsel across all levels of the Singapore Courts and has an active arbitration practice. He is well versed with both domestic and international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of various arbitral institutions, including SIAC, LMAA, SCMA, ICC and HKIAC.
In his free time, Shanen enjoys hitting the gym and playing a good game of football. He is a proud supporter of Manchester United Football Club.