Henry Setiono

Henry is a qualified Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore.

With extensive experience appearing as counsel across all levels of the Singapore Courts, Henry excels in handling complex arbitrations and litigations, collaborating with high-profile barristers and experts in shipping. Henry regularly works with King's Counsel, marine engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and hedging experts to advise clients, which include shipyards, shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests, on how best to navigate their disputes. 

Notably, Henry acted for a shipyard in two arbitral disputes before high-profile tribunals, concerning the construction of two new-build semi-submersible harsh-environment drilling rigs valued at over US$900 million. He also successfully represented a major petroleum company against shipowners for late crude cargo delivery, addressing significant value losses and complex hedging issues in oil trading.

In addition, Henry has handled disputes arising from bareboat charter issues, catastrophic engine failures post repairs, and bad bunkers leading to mechanical failures and danger to crew. His cases typically extend beyond Singapore and the UK, covering jurisdictions such as the USA, Mexico, and South Africa. As a result, Henry frequently works with foreign counsel to effect or defend vessel arrests and to manage foreign proceedings.

Henry is fluent in English and Mandarin.