Marine specialist joins Clyde & Co in Singapore
Law firm Clyde & Co has hired Andrew Gray as a partner in its global marine team in its Singapore office. He will join in early 2016.
He joins Clyde & Co from Hill Dickinson where he was a partner in the Marine, Trade and Energy team.
Gray served in the Royal Navy for 11 years as a deck officer before returning ashore and qualifying as an English solicitor in London with another international law firm. He has more than 11 years of experience as a shipping lawyer in the Asia Pacific region, based in Hong Kong and Singapore, while providing casualty response across the entire region and beyond.
Gray said: "Clyde & Co has a worldwide and regional reputation in shipping law. The firm has an immediate focus on growing its Admiralty practice across the Asia Pacific region.
“I am excited to be a part of this strategy which concentrates on my key practice area. I'm looking forward to working with colleagues throughout the region and the rest of the world to best service what is a truly global industry. This move represents a fantastic opportunity for myself and my clients."
Singapore office managing partner, Brian Nash, said: "We see great potential in admiralty work in the region, which is likely to experience significant growth over the coming years. Andrew has an exceptional professional reputation in this area of work, which along with our strong regional presence and global reach will provide an unrivalled platform from which to service our clients' needs."
