Practice Area
Shipping & Maritime
Overview
A focused, client-first practice
Mumbai's Admiralty jurisdiction makes the Bombay High Court a leading forum for shipping disputes in India. We act in vessel arrests, charterparty disputes, cargo claims and marine insurance matters — combining Admiralty Act practice with commercial arbitration experience.
Services
What we handle
- Vessel arrest and release proceedings
- Charterparty and bill of lading disputes
- Cargo damage and shortage claims
- Marine insurance and P&I matters
- Salvage, collision and general average
- Shipping-related arbitration (LMAA / SIAC)
Who we help
Clients we represent
How we work
Our approach
- 01Urgent assessment
Rapid review of maritime claim, security options and forum choice.
- 02Arrest / suit
Admiralty suit and arrest warrant application before the Bombay High Court.
- 03Security & release
Negotiation of P&I letters of undertaking or bank guarantees.
- 04Trial or arbitration
Full-scale hearing on liability and quantum, or arbitration reference.
FAQ
Frequently asked
How quickly can a vessel be arrested?+
Ex parte arrest orders are routinely obtained the same day in genuine cases before the Bombay High Court.
Do you handle foreign-law charterparty disputes?+
Yes — including English-law LMAA arbitrations, working with counsel and P&I clubs abroad.