PDLegal provides comprehensive support in the maritime sector, advising on shipbuilding, conversion and repair, the sale and purchase of second-hand tonnage, reflagging, ship registration or deregistration, and escrow arrangements. Our team acts for shipowners, builders, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in ship transactions. We operate under both Singapore and English law, with extensive experience across Singapore-flagged vessels and international registries. Clients trust us for clear, practical advice that balances legal precision with commercial outcomes.
With lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks we supports clients across major shipping hubs in Asia. We also maintain strong connections with international registries such as IRI and LISCR, enabling us to handle cross-border ship closings and reflagging with efficiency. This regional presence allows us to deliver seamless support on transactions that span multiple jurisdictions.
Our services include: