Mumbai-based firm Bose & Mitra & Co remains a market leader for shipping and maritime matters in India. The team represents and supports international P&I clubs and domestic heavyweight and international shipping companies in a range of complex legal matters. High-value salvage and insurance claims, successful litigation and arbitration proceedings over contractual disputes, defending clients against vessel seizures, fraud matters and ship-building contracts are among the legal services provided by the team of specialists. Managing partner Amitava Majumdar and Aditya Krishnamurthy lead the sizeable team, handling both contentious and non-contentious work.
Shipping in India
Bose & Mitra & Co
Practice head(s):
Amitava Majumdar; Aditya Krishnamurthy
Other key lawyers:
Medha Pradhan
Testimonials
‘The firm, headed by Amitava (Raja) Majumdar is very professional from the top down. Majumdar is vastly experienced in the shipping and insurance field and his team are carefully picked and brought on to develop into top lawyers in this field in India.’
‘Trust is everything and I completely trust Amitava Majumdar and his team to get the job done.’
‘Attention to detail. Always available. Will not run bad cases and is very open about the merits of cases.’
‘Never lost a case for me in 27 years in what is a difficult jurisdiction to to obtain quick results.’
‘They get the job done quicker than other India law firms I have used. In addition, incredible value for money, I have never had an invoice that I thought was over the top.’
Key clients
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, India
Seven Islands Shipping Limited, India
The North of England P&I Club
MS Amlin Marine NV, Netherlands
Gard P&I Club
London P&I Club
West of England P&I Club
The Standard P&I Club (its London, Singapore, Greece, Hong Kong offices)
Vitol S.A, Switzerland
Olam International Limited, Singapore
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc, Greece
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd., Greece
Thenamaris (Ships Management) Inc., Greece
Ultrabuk A/S, Denmark
Angelicoussis Group, Greece
United India Insurance Co. Ltd., India
Norvic Shipping, Canada
SMIT Salvage, Netherlands
Bostomar Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore
BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors
BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors is 'highly experienced in a range of disputes' and regularly assists domestic and international clients in contentious matters within the admiralty and maritime space. Co-led by Shrikant Hathi
, who handles the gamut of shipping work from ship finance to contentious claims, and Binita Hathi, a disputes specialist who acts for domestic and international marine insurance companies, the practice provides a comprehensive offering in this field. Key support is provided by Pritish Das, recently promoted partner Nidhi Potla and associate Chandrika Sarkar.
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Testimonials
‘Highly experienced in a range of disputes most notably in the shipping, shipping arbitration, infrastructure arbitration and projects pertaining to infrastructure, oil, gas and energy’.
‘We find this firm to be proactive and knowledgeable.’
‘Shrikant Hathi was extremely fast in invoking arbitration. His service is really really good.’
‘Good grip on shipping. I have availed their services several times. They give proper legal solutions.’
‘They understand the legal aspect on shipping very well. I did not have to struggle to explain my case, they promptly advise on the legal course.’
‘The best and most effective shipping law firm in India. They are effective, aggressive and deliver.’
‘Perfect team for shipping. Experienced, knowledgeable and they know their work. Shrikant Hathi and Binita Hathi jointly are the real King & Queen in this practice area’.
Key clients
W.E. Cox Claims Group Limited
Shanon Trading S.A
Pragati Marine Services Pvt Ltd
Sunrise Shipping Co. Ltd
RINA
Shree Krishna Stevedores Pvt Ltd
Grace Young International Co. Ltd
Sea Oil Petroleum Pte Ltd
DeServe International Trading LLC
RR & Co, Solicitors
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Shanghi Industries Limited
Aries Marine & Engg Services
Pharung Shipyard Company Limited
FSL New York Pte Ltd
Anjani Ship Suppliers
Asian Ship Suppliers
Navodaya Trading DMCC
Gur Law Firm
In Synergy Supply Chain Solutions (P) Ltd
BRG Global
Roy Lexim
Durva Engineering Works
Om Shanti Marine Services
Shewratan Company Pvt Ltd
Symex Maritime Inc
Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company
ElgiEquipments Ltd
Club Alanzo
AssuranceforeningenGard
Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda)
Blue Sea Services
Winplus Energy Limited
The London P&I Club
UK P&I Club
Standard P&I Club
SverigesAngfartysAssuransForening (Swedish Club)
The West of England Shipowners
The Ship Owner’s Mutual P&I Association (Luxembourg)
STX Corporation
Sinwa Singapore Pte Ltd
HJ Hansen Genvindingsindustri A/S
Zest Marine Services
Marine Solutions Distribution & Services Pvt Ltd
Japan Ship Owners P&I Association
Britannia Steamship Insurance Association Ltd
GARD
UK P&I Club
Compass Shipping & Trading Ltd
Kasturi Commodities Pvt Ltd
Kolkata Port Trust
Gail India
Kandla Port Trust
Dhamra Port Company Ltd
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
EssarVizag Terminals Ltd
Leighton Contractors India
Vessel NandHazira
Vessel NandAparna
Vessel NandAnanya
Eiyu Kaiun Co Ltd
Green Shipping Ltd
Izumi Kisen Co Ltd
Sanko Kaiun Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisting Indian Oil Corporation concerning the use of Vessel M.V. New Diamond to transport crude oil from Kuwait to India on account of damages suffered due to a fire.
- Advising Shanon Trading on maritime arbitration under the Indian Council of Arbitration for a vessel allegedly not maintaining proper pressure during discharge.
- Advising Shree Krishna Stevedore Private Limited on planning, negotiating and drafting documents pertaining to the construction, installation and operation of a jetty at Taloja to Omya India Private Limited.
Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe
Handling a range of complex matters for multinational shipping companies, Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe advises clients on the acquisition of newly built vessels, disputes and litigation. Multi-jurisdictional work regularly features in the team's caseload. Mumbai-based head partner Shardul Thacker has broad knowledge and experience in regulatory, insurance, litigation and procurement matters as well as complex structured finance transactions related to the shipping industry. Senior associate Divya Dharod and associate Saloni Ajmera are also active members of the team.
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Key clients
DVB Group Merchant Bank Asia Ltd
TATA NYK Shipping Pte Ltd
Tata Steel Global Procurement Company Pte Ltd.
Tata Steel Ltd.
Tata Global Beverages Limited
Total Oil India Private Limited
JSW Group
UltraTech Cement
Multimax Shipping Pte. Ltd.
Intermarine Shipping Pte. Ltd.
West P&I
Hoegh LNG
Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
IHC Holland B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted DVB Group Merchant Bank Asia in filing a suit in the Bombay High Court for enforcement of DVB’s rights as mortgagees under loan agreements and for the recovery of a loan.
- Advising Hoegh LNG Giant on the Indian law requirements in relation to the bareboat charter party entered into by it with H-Energy Private Limited.
- Advising the Royal IHC group of companies in relation to a basic and detailed design and engineering package, hardware package and yard assistance services to be provided by IHC Holland.
ZBA
With strong experience in litigation and international commercial dispute resolution, Zarir Bharucha spearheads the shipping department at ZBA, headquartered in Mumbai. With an active practice in shipping, commodities and offshore energy and a renowned international arbitration practice, the team has a track record in international arbitration in the maritime trade, investment, insurance, construction and energy sectors. On the non-contentious front, the firm offers assistance on a range of contracts, corporate issues, risk management, ship financing and trade financing to its domestic and international clients. Key support is provided by associates Chandrasekhar Haridh, Rohaan Pajnigar and Bimal Rajasekhar.
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Other key lawyers:
Bimal Rajasekhar; Chandrasekhar Haridh; Rohaan Pajnigar
Testimonials
‘Zarir Bharucha is a talented shipping litigator.’
‘I think this is the best shipping firm in India.’
Key clients
Apollo Export Warehouse Ltd.
Trafigura
E-Nav Offshore
Global Marine Systems Limited
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Banque Cantonale De Geneve
Motiva Trading LLC
Work highlights
- Represented Banque Cantonale De Geneve in obtaining an order for arrest of the vessel MT Polaris Galaxy as security for the mis-delivery of cargo.
- On behalf of a client, filed an admiralty suit against the vessel MV Karnika to recover amounts due.
- Represented IDBI in an admiralty suit for arrest and sale of the vessel DLB Nand Gaurav before the Bombay High Court.
Clasis Law
The admiralty and shipping team at Clasis Law acts for both domestic and international clients in contentious and non-contentious matters. Leading the litigation and disputes resolution practice from the Mumbai office, Mustafa Motiwala represents members of P&I clubs and international companies who require vessels for transporting cargo on matters pertaining to the arrest and release of vessels and bills of lading. Support is provided by Nihal Shaikh, whose experience covers all aspects of charter party and misdeclaration of cargo disputes for a variety of national and international corporations.
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Phoenix Legal
With one of the larger teams in the market in the field of shipping, Phoenix Legal offers expertise on a range of admiralty matters, from contract agreements to arrest disputes to supporting P&I clubs. Mumbai-based partner Gautam Bhatikar stands out as a specialist in maritime law, with experience acting for global shipping companies in joint venture international arbitration disputes, offshore maritime EPC contracts, insurance and international trade matters. Several key partners are based in the New Delhi office, including Abhishek Saxena, Manjula Chawla, Pranav Srivastava and Ritika Ganju.
Practice head(s):
Gautam Bhatikar
Other key lawyers:
Abhishek Saxena; Manjula Chawla; Pranav Srivastava; Ritika Ganju
Testimonials
‘A Professional team with a deep knowledge of local laws and customs, who promptly respond to client requests.’
‘The team is very good, giving patient advice and time.’
‘Provides clear advice.’
Key clients
BWO Offshore
The Shipowners’ Club / Papaa Shipping
OOO (Limited Liability Company) M-Shipping
A.G. Shipping Pte
L&T Hydrocarbon & Engineering Ltd (LTHE)
UAB Garant Service
Höegh LNG AS
M.V. Nordlake
MS Nordlake GmbH