Joel is a Senior Associate and Mariner in our Singapore office. He handles all types of disputes arising out of marine casualties, with a primary focus on marine and offshore casualty response. In addition, he has significant experience advising on admiralty law, international trade, ship regulation, cargo disputes, marine insurance and charter party disputes.

Joel became a lawyer after spending 12 years in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). He served at sea predominantly as an Executive Officer (Chief Officer) on-board RAN vessels. He has also served in command of vessels, and operationally in the Persian Gulf (enforcing United Nations sanctions) and throughout the South East Asian region.

Joel utilises his sea-going experience to advise ship owners, charterers, managers and insurers based regionally and internationally on all aspects of maritime law, with the ability to provide a unique insight and specific and practical guidance on matters involving the maritime industry.