Jennifer Ilango

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT JENNIFER ILANGO

A qualified Barrister-at-law with 10+ PQE, specialising in both, advisory and litigious maritime and offshore related matters under English law. Skills - • Independently handled cross-border court litigation and arbitration proceedings involving 5 countries.• Drafting a wide range of cause papers, including but not limited to, court related pleadings (Writ, Statement of Claim, Statement of Defence, Statement of Replies), witness statements, arbitration related pleadings (appointment of arbitrator(s), Notice of Arbitration, Statement of Case and Statement of Defence), applications during court proceedings and arbitration, such as discovery, injunctions, interpleader, 3rd party intervention, arrests of ship, writ of seizure and sale, writ of attachment etc. • Commercially savvy in strategizing and negotiating settlement of complex disputes. • Able to anticipate and mitigate legal risks under time pressure.• Proactively monitored litigation matters by following up with external solicitors on the progress of case • Able to work independently as well as seamlessly work in a team to achieve most effective outcome for the Company Types of work - • Handled cross-border litigation and arbitration. • Reviewed numerous shipping contracts, including but not limited to, BIMCO Supplytime, Barecon, Shipman Agreement, Crew Manning Agreement, project tender documents and contracts etc. • Successfully handled the following shipping matters, among others – (a) advised Insurers / P&I Clubs against potential cargo claims against shipowner.(b) advised on the legality in exercising lien for unpaid detention and demurrage charges.(c) arrest of vessels.(d) advised cargo owners on hijack of cargo, piracy and sea-robbery within Malaysian waters.(e) successfully represented assured for total loss marine insurance claim.(f) represented mortgagor for alleged wrongful termination of Shipbuilding Contract for the sum of USD69.9 million.