Robert Joiner, Partner in Singapore, comments:
"Karnan’s extensive experience in shipping, commodities and energy means he fits straight into the team here, with the added benefit of extending our client base in Indonesia and Malaysia. We are very much looking forward to working with him and developing the team even further."
Qualified in England and Wales and an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore, Karnan handles all aspects of "dry" shipping disputes - including disputes under charterparties, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading - and regularly acts for clients in shipping arbitrations in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Karnan said "I am glad to be joining Kennedys at this exciting juncture. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and to contributing to the team’s further growth in Asia."
Karnan is a member of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. He is fluent in Malay.