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Bharucha & Associates is recommended for 
the ‘speed and quality of responses’, and is deemed ‘a go-to team for shipping matters’. It represents clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, and advised Forbes Bumi Armada 
on an ONGC tender for an FPSO vessel and its operations in India. Managing partner Zarir P Bharucha is recommended for his extensive experience.

Bhatt & Saldanha’s shipping practice is ‘a real leader’ for maritime matters, particularly disputes.

The ‘expertBose & Mitra & Co advised various Indian government agencies on issues arising from India’s largest oil spill in August 2010. It also advised on a proposed joint venture 
between Indian and Greek companies for an acquisition from a Chinese shipyard. Amitava Majumdar is ‘first class’.

Shrikant Hathi heads the ‘stand-out’ team at Brus Chambers, Advocates & Solicitors, which advised Cethar Vessels in a dispute relating to loss and damage to a consignment of steam turbines, generators and auxiliaries. The firm also advised clients such as Marine Solutions Distribution & Services and Gopalpur Port Ltd on certain transactions.

Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe is a ‘preeminent firm for shipping matters’. It advises shipowners, charterers and P&I clubs.

ALMT Legal’s clients include Meadway Shipping, GESEACO and CTI Group. Ananjan Mitter heads this ‘strong’ team. Gautam Bhatikar recently joined the firm from Paras Kuhad & Associates.

Advani & Co’s clients include shipowners, charterers, shipyards, and traders.

Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co is well regarded for its expertise in ship finance.

Crawford Bayley & Co is recommended for contentious shipping matters.

DSK Legal’s clients have included Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Company.

Khaitan & Co.’s shipping practice represents clients such as Jaigad Ports Infrastructure and JSW Infrastructure.

M.V.Kini & Co’s clients include SVS Marine Services and Infra Dredge Services. Ravi Kini is recommended.

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