Shipping & Maritime Law
Our firm provides comprehensive legal services in shipping and maritime law for Indian and international clients involved in global trade and maritime operations. We act as a shipping and maritime law firm through experienced maritime lawyers and advocates advising ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, logistics companies, terminal operators, insurers, P&I correspondents, NRIs and foreign entities on disputes and advisory matters arising from admiralty and maritime law.
Our work covers the complete range of shipping and maritime engagements, including vessel arrest and release, admiralty suits, cargo claims, charter party disputes, bill of lading issues, freight and demurrage disputes, marine insurance claims, port and terminal disputes, maritime arbitration and cross-border shipping matters. Matters typically involve urgent timelines, foreign counterparties, high-value commercial exposure and multi-jurisdictional enforcement.
Admiralty and Maritime Disputes
We advise and represent clients in admiralty and maritime disputes before courts exercising admiralty jurisdiction, including maritime claims, maritime liens, collision disputes, salvage claims, ownership and possession issues, enforcement of maritime rights and disputes arising from vessel operations.
Vessel Arrest, Release and Security
We assist clients in vessel arrest and release proceedings involving Indian and foreign-flagged vessels. Our services include arrest strategy, filing and defence of arrest actions, furnishing and challenging security, release applications, wrongful arrest claims and post-arrest litigation.
Charter Party and Shipping Contract Disputes
We advise on disputes arising out of charter parties, voyage and time charters, contracts of affreightment, ship management agreements, shipbuilding and ship repair contracts. Our work covers charter hire disputes, off-hire claims, laytime and demurrage, deviation issues, performance disputes and termination of shipping contracts.
Cargo Claims, Bill of Lading and Freight Issues
We represent cargo owners, traders, consignees, shippers and logistics operators in cargo damage, shortage, delay and misdelivery claims. Our advisory includes bill of lading disputes, carrier liability, freight recovery, multimodal transport issues and limitation of liability under applicable maritime conventions and laws.
Marine Insurance and P&I Matters
We advise on marine insurance and protection and indemnity matters, including hull and machinery claims, cargo insurance disputes, collision liability, pollution claims and recovery actions, with coordination involving insurers, P&I clubs, surveyors and correspondents. Port, Terminal and Shipping Operations Disputes We advise on disputes involving ports, port trusts, terminal operators, stevedores, shipping agents and logistics service providers, including operational disputes, port charges, berth issues, detention and demurrage, contractual claims and regulatory matters arising from port operations. Maritime Arbitration and Cross-Border Shipping Disputes We advise and represent clients in maritime arbitration and cross-border shipping disputes involving foreign counterparties, including arbitration strategy, jurisdiction analysis, enforcement of arbitral awards and coordination with international counsel. Shipping Regulatory and Advisory Services We provide advisory on maritime regulatory compliance, shipping documentation, operational risk management, regulatory approvals and preventive legal support for shipping, logistics and trading businesses engaged in international commerce. Focus This practice is dedicated to serious shipping and maritime law engagements involving admiralty litigation, vessel arrest, commercial disputes, arbitration and cross-border advisory for corporates, ship owners, cargo interests, NRIs and international clients. Routine agency work and low-value claims are not undertaken.