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Singapore dispute resolution boutique Nair & Co. has launched a shipping and construction practice after hiring Clarence Lun as a counsel from Otto Marine Limited, where he was the group general counsel. 

Lun, who also served as senior legal counsel with Swiber Holdings, has experience in shipping, oil and gas, engineering, construction and He has also been actively been involved in oil and gas, offshore energy and maritime disputes.

Nair & Co. was set up in October last year by Suresh Nair, partner at Advocatus Law, who left to launch his own firm. While Nair & Co. initially focused on disputes and insolvency, it added a corporate offering with the hire of partner Jean Foo from Shearman & Sterling in January this year. The firm also hired associate Lisha Soh recently.

“We are first and foremost a boutique disputes and insolvency/restructuring firm. To this, I am very happy that we have been able to add strong corporate, shipping and construction capabilities with the addition of Jean, Clarence and Lisha to our team,” said Suresh Nair in a statement. “As always, we look forward to growing together with our clients. We are confident that Clarence will be an excellent addition to the team to enable us to do just that.”

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