“Clive demonstrates a deep expertise in shipping law, a solid understanding of the commercial realities of the industry, and a pragmatic approach to resolving issues efficiently.”

Chambers, 2026 (Band 2)

“Clive Navin Selvapandian is a well-regarded maritime arbitrator, with experience across the vast spectrum of both dry and wet work.”

Legal 500, 2025 (Hall of Fame)

“Clive Navin Selvapandian is able to attend to complex issues in a timely manner and comprehensively. He is a skilled counsel, navigating through voluminous documents and compounded matters.”

Legal 500, 2025 (Hall of Fame)

“Clive is very prompt with his legal advice and is very accessible. He gives no legal jargon, but practical and commercially friendly solutions that we can understand and work with very easily.”

Chambers, 2024 (Band 2)

“Clive Navin Selvapandian possesses exceptional expertise in international trade, shipping, and maritime law. Despite his seniority, Clive maintains a lean practice, making him easily accessible.”

Legal 500, 2024 (Hall of Fame)

Trusted Advocate in Maritime and Cross-Border Disputes

Selvapandian Chambers steers clients through maritime and cross-border disputes. We combine industry knowledge with advocacy skills to achieve the best outcomes in court and arbitration.

Helming the firm, Clive Selvapandian holds an LL.M in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton. He has also been ranked for eight consecutive years in Chambers and The Legal 500 as a leading shipping lawyer.

Clive is known for his sharp advocacy and client-first approach. He serves as an Advocacy Trainer with the Malaysian Bar and writes guides on advocacy and courtcraft.

Latest Publication

Sham transactions and letters of credit in commodity sales

Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA, DIFC Branch and Another v China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd and Others [2024] SGHC 145. This is the most recent decision in a series of cases that have reached the Singapore courts involving banks seeking recovery of payments made under letter of credit transactions in commodity sales.

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