William Pyle

Will is a Director in our Singapore office.

Will has been based in Singapore since 2013 and joined CJC from another international shipping firm.

Will has a broad practice in shipping and international trade and advises a range of clients including P&I Clubs, shipowners, ship managers, charterers, insurers and banks.

Will advises in relation to the investigation and management of marine casualties such as collisions, groundings and fires at sea. He also handles contractual disputes, including those arising out of charterparties, bills of lading and sale contracts.

Will has extensive experience of running international arbitrations seated in Singapore and London governed by the SCMA, LMAA, SIAC and ICC Rules, as well as Ad Hoc arbitrations. He is also experienced in handling and advising on claims in the English courts, and in LOF salvage arbitration.

Will is recognised as a ranked lawyer by Chambers and Partners and has obtained the following client testimonials collated by Legal 500:

‘William Pyle and his team provide outstanding services in a prompt and timely manner. Their turnaround time is exceptional — particularly important in the shipping industry, where time is always of the essence, especially in contentious matters.’

‘William Pyle is exceptionally skilled at what he does, yet remains remarkably humble.’

Will is dual qualified. He is admitted in England & Wales and in Australia. He is also registered as a foreign lawyer in Singapore.  Will read law at University College London and graduated with a First-Class Honours degree.