Chris Grieveson

Chris Grieveson is a partner in the Singapore office of Wikborg Rein and an English solicitor. He specialises in shipping, oil & gas, and commodity trading law. He has extensive experience of all aspects of shipping law (both globally and especially within SE Asia). Chris has been involved in handling some of the world’s major casualties and pollution incidents,. He regularly advises shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs and traders on all aspects of carriage of goods, charterparty and marine insurance law. Chris also has extensive experience of shipbuilding and S&P disputes.
In the offshore industry Chris advises operators and contractors in the drafting and negotiation of proposed contracts; handling claims and disputes concerning contractual performance; accidents; and claims under insurance policies. His experience includes all aspects of the industry from the initial bid and tender process through commissioning, and in-field operation. He has acted for all sectors of the industry including EPC and EPCI contractors, drilling contractors, FPSO/FLNG operators, accommodation rig providers, supply boat /barge operators, and oilfield service contractors. Previously Chris was a partner in the Singapore office of another leading international law firm. He now heads a new dispute resolution team in the Singapore office of WR handling international arbitration, mediation and commercial litigation.

Curriculum Vitae

Relevant erfaring:

• Extensive experience in commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation
• Construction, sale, employment and operation of ships and offshore units
• Trading and transportation of wet and dry commodities.
• Marine and energy insurance
  

Praksis:

• 2010 - Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Wikborg Rein, Singapore.
• 1997-2010 Ince & Co London and Singapore - Partner from 2006.
  

Utdanning:

• MA (Law) University of Cambridge
• Dip Jur (University of Poitiers)