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We are pleased to announce that our firm is the exclusive contributor of the India Chapter in the Chambers Shipping Global Practice Guide 2024.

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Gautam Bhatikar
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Deeksha Dev Singh
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Isha Patil
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We are pleased to announce that our firm is the exclusive contributor of the India Chapter in the Chambers Shipping Global Practice Guide 2024.

The guide provides the latest information on port state control, marine casualties and owners' liability, cargo claims, maritime liens and ship arrests, passenger claims, ship-owners' income tax relief and the implications of environmental regulations, trade sanctions and international conflict.

We invite you to explore our chapter, authored by Gautam Bhatikar (Partner), Deeksha Dev Singh (Associate), and Isha Patil (Associate), along with the complete guide available on our website.

To access the chapter, see here: https://lnkd.in/euEpPGUA

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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