Shipping & Maritime
Our Shipping & Maritime practice encompasses the full spectrum of maritime law, covering both wet and dry shipping matters.
With extensive experience in advising shipowners, charterers, P&I
Clubs, cargo interests, and financial institutions, we provide comprehensive
legal solutions to clients across the shipping lifecycle.
Our lawyers bring regional and international expertise, supported by a
strong network of professionals across all major and minor ports in India,
enabling us to deliver immediate and emergency services nationwide. By working
seamlessly with our broader dispute resolution and criminal law teams, we offer
a unique capability in handling matters involving the criminal liability of
seafarers and shipowners, an area where shipping and criminal practice often
converge. We advise and represent clients in both contentious and
non-contentious matters, providing a complete and integrated service.
With a deep understanding of the complexities of the maritime sector, we
combine technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver effective results
for our clients, whether in urgent casualty response, high stakes
litigation/arbitration, or advisory work on shipping/commercial contracts.
Admiralty & Casualty:
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Matters arising from maritime casualties, including
collisions, groundings, salvage, towage, pollution incidents, fire, total loss
claims, and limitation of liability proceedings.
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Casualty investigations, liaising closely with
surveyors, experts, and authorities to protect client interests at every stage.
Dry Shipping:
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Contractual and commercial disputes relating to
shipping, such as charterparty claims, bills of lading disputes, cargo loss and
damage claims, shipbuilding and ship repair contracts, marine insurance, bunker
disputes, financing arrangements, and commodities-related disputes.
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Arbitration and court proceedings, both domestic
and international.
Practice Areas
Our areas of legal expertise tailored to meet diverse client needs.