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Jarraw Colin

Colin Jarraw

Partner at Virtus Law*

Colin is a leading shipping finance lawyer, known for his meticulous approach and expertise in complex banking and finance transactions.

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Awards and Recognition

Recommended lawyer for Shipping and Banking and Finance 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 

"Colin Jarraw is remarkable."

"A very good and knowledgeable team, with a client-oriented mindset and helpful in making sure extra steps are taken to protect the client's interests."


The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
 

Leading Individual in Shipping 

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 

"Colin's level of commitment and professionalism is remarkable and commendable. He is quick to understand project requirements and stays on top of matters throughout." 

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 

Biography

Language - English
Jurisdictions - Singapore, Malaysia  

 

Colin heads the Banking and Finance team of Virtus Law, where he is a founding partner. He is an experienced shipping finance lawyer and regularly acts as Singapore legal counsel for all the major shipping finance banks and financial institutions in high value ship finance and complex leasing transactions. He has also advised owners in ship sale and purchase transactions, charterparties, shipbuilding contracts and vessel registrations and de-registrations. 

His clients include ABN Amro Bank, BNP Paribas, and Standard Chartered Bank, who rely on his ability to navigate high-value ship finance and intricate leasing transactions with precision and efficiency. 

Colin’s practice encompasses a wide range of services, from acting as Singapore legal counsel in syndicated and bilateral loans for vessel acquisitions to advising on ship sale and purchase transactions, charterparties, and shipbuilding contracts. His extensive experience in both Malaysia and Singapore as a litigator further enhances his ability to guide clients through complex legal landscapes, ensuring their interests are safeguarded at every turn. 

 

Clients appreciate Colin’s responsiveness and attention to detail, which set him apart in the competitive field of shipping finance. His ability to provide clear, actionable advice in high-stakes situations makes him a valued partner for shipowners, operators, and financial institutions seeking to optimise their operations and investments.

 

*Virtus Law LLP (T13LL0339K) and Stephenson Harwood LLP (T13LL0821C) are registered as a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore under the name Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance. Both firms are registered in Singapore under the Limited Liability Partnership Act (Chapter 163A) with limited liability. The term "partner" is used to refer to a member in one of the constituent law firms

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