The Context
The ocean remains one of the most volatile, high-risk environments for global commerce. A single incident — a collision, a detained vessel, or a cargo dispute — triggers an incredibly dense web of international treaties, domestic laws, and specialised jurisdictions. When millions of rupees in cargo and multi-million rupee assets are stalled at sea, time is of the essence.
Our Approach
Our maritime practice is built on deep experience in both "wet" and "dry" marine law. We understand the mechanics of the industry — not just the statutes. We speak the language of shipowners, P&I clubs, and charterers. When a crisis hits, we mobilise immediately to secure vessel releases, manage casualty investigations, and protect your operational continuity.
Core Capabilities
Marine Casualties & Emergency Response
Immediate counsel for collisions, groundings, fires, salvage operations, and environmental incidents. We respond rapidly to protect your interests and manage casualty investigations before the situation deteriorates.
Admiralty Litigation & Arbitration
Representation in vessel arrests, maritime attachments, and complex jurisdictional disputes before the Bombay High Court and international arbitral forums including LMAA and ICC.
Charter Party & Bill of Lading Disputes
Resolving conflicts over laytime, demurrage, safe port warranties, and cargo damage, shortage, or contamination. We handle the full spectrum of charterparty disputes from negotiation to final award.
Vessel Finance & Transactions
Structuring the purchase, sale, registration, and financing of commercial vessels, offshore assets, and related maritime infrastructure in Indian and international jurisdictions.
Marine Insurance Coverage
Navigating Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity (P&I), and Freight, Demurrage, and Defense (FD&D) claims. We act for both insurers and assured in complex coverage disputes.