Tue Sep 24 18:48:01 UTC 2024: ## Stephenson Harwood Secures Victory for Hanjin Shipbuilding in Singapore Appeal

**Singapore, [Date]** – Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has secured a significant victory in the Appellate Division of the Singapore High Court, successfully defending their client, Hanjin Shipbuilding and Construction (‘HJSC’), against an appeal by Seatrium New Energy Ltd (formerly known as Keppel FELS Ltd).

The appeal centered on a letter agreement between HJSC and Seatrium related to the delivery of pontoons. Seatrium argued that HJSC owed them a separate duty of care in tort beyond their contractual obligations, which they claimed was not excluded by the letter agreement. However, the Appellate Division sided with HJSC, ruling that the letter agreement released them from all liability except for their warranty obligations.

Furthermore, the court dismissed Seatrium’s argument that HJSC remained liable under its warranty obligations due to a lack of express notice requirements. The Appellate Division clarified that HJSC’s warranty obligations only covered defects that manifested or were discovered during the warranty period.

The legal team at Stephenson Harwood, led by Seoul office managing partner Michael Kim and Singapore office managing partner Daryll Ng, successfully defended HJSC’s interpretation of the letter agreement, which was deemed consistent with commercial sense. The team consisted of Virtus Law partners Kaili Ang and Daryll Ng, associate Shannon Yeo, Seoul-based associate Glynnis Lee and legal researcher Monica Park. Senior counsel Kenneth Tan also contributed to the case.

This victory demonstrates Stephenson Harwood’s expertise in navigating complex commercial disputes and ensuring the best possible outcome for their clients.

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