Shipping & Maritime
What We Do
Our Shipping and Maritime practice advises clients on non‑contentious maritime and shipping matters, with a focus on practical, commercially driven solutions. We act for shipowners, operators, traders, financiers, and corporate clients on legal issues arising from maritime trade, vessel operations, and shipping‑related transactions.
Our experience includes advising on bills of lading, letters of indemnity, and contractual arrangements relating to the transportation of commodities, including liquefied petroleum gas. We also advise on ship financing matters, representing both borrowers and financiers in vessel‑related financing and asset‑backed lending arrangements. The practice is focused on delivering clear, commercially aligned advice that supports efficient execution and regulatory compliance across shipping and maritime operations.
How We Can Assist You
We advise clients on a broad range of shipping and maritime matters, including vessel acquisitions and disposals, commercial shipping arrangements, and ship financing transactions. Our work includes advising on structured and asset‑backed financing, leasing arrangements involving maritime assets, and acquisition‑related transactions involving shipping companies.
We assist clients involved in the transportation of petroleum, gas, and other cargoes by advising on contractual documentation and regulatory considerations applicable to maritime trade. Our integrated corporate and finance capabilities allow us to support shipping‑related transactions and investments efficiently. Throughout each engagement, we focus on providing practical, commercially grounded advice that supports operational requirements, manages risk, and facilitates the smooth execution of maritime and shipping transactions.
Why We Stand Out
Quality
Personalized service from a focused team of lawyers, capable of handling complex, high-value transactions. Agile and client-focused, offering premium expertise without the bureaucracy of larger firms.
Experience
Extensive experience engaging with government-linked companies (GLCs), public-listed companies (PLCs), and private corporations across diverse industries.
Strong capability in handling compliance-heavy projects, corporate governance, and large-scale infrastructure or financing transactions.
Global
Active involvement in LAWorld, a non-exclusive international legal network of nearly 70 independent mid-sized law firms across 100 cities worldwide.
This membership gives MRCO clients instant access to vetted foreign counsel, local expertise, and seamless support for cross-border transactions and disputes.
Digital
MRCO operates as a digitally forward firm, utilizing modern cloud tools and cutting-edge hardware and software. Its meeting rooms feature the latest meeting tools to ensure seamless connectivity, reflecting the absolute commitment to legal innovation in Malaysia today.
Sustainable
MRCO is an ESG-driven law firm, embedding sustainability principles into its daily operations and legal advice.
Actively developing ESG clauses across multiple practice areas and guiding clients toward sustainable business practices aligned with global standards.