Fichte & Co. is widely recognised as a leading maritime practice in the GCC, offering comprehensive contentious and transactional expertise across the full spectrum of shipping and maritime law. The firm acts for shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, H&M underwriters, shipyards, port authorities, banks, and international traders, regularly handling multi-jurisdictional disputes involving vessel damage, environmental claims, recourse actions, contract disputes, insolvency issues, and marine insurance matters. Managing partner Jasmin Fichte is a central figure in the market, frequently working with government bodies on maritime infrastructure and regulatory initiatives. Ravi Jawani, Alessandro Tricoli, and Manik Verma are also key names, advising on contentious and transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fichte & Co. combine deep knowledge of Dubai law with a commercial, solution-oriented approach that makes them stand out in the corporate sectors.'
- ‘Merchant shipping deals are sometimes challenging because of a different approach and attitudes of people from far different countries. Fichte & Co. Team perfectly adapted the local dynamics with our foreing based clients wishes and needs.’
- 'The team is efficient and reliable, with particular expertise in corporate structuring. They are adept at handling complex cross-border transactions, coordinating smoothly with international counsel and counterparties.’
- 'Alessandro Tricoli and Irma Dzinic are trusted advisers who consistently provide prompt, relevant advice on Dubai law matters, often under very tight deadlines. Their grasp of both the technical detail and the broader commercial context is valuable in enabling them to offer practical solutions. They are approachable and polite and are a pleasure to work with.’
- 'All members of the team are extremely diligent and very legally and commercially minded. They work hard for their clients and can be trusted with many different kinds of cases. They ensure deadlines are met.'
- 'They collaborate very well with counsel and clients, and ensure that communication is regular, clear, and that, for example, Counsel is fully briefed. Ravi Jawani knows the market inside out and can be trusted to ensure that the firm's clients receive a great service. I would have no hesitation in recommending the team to anybody.'
- ‘Ravi Jawani is very knowledgeable and strategically minded, with in-depth knowledge of the law, works very hard for his clients, knows the market intimately, always available and contactable, will ensure deadlines are met.'
Key clients
- Enlixon DMCC
- Vintage Shipping & Trading SA
- Bunker Traders
- Steamship Mutual
- WEST OF ENGLAND INSURANCE SERVICES (LUXEMBOURG) S.A.
- RESCOM MINERAL TRADING FZE, UAE
- TBox
- Jindal Drilling and Industries Ltd
- DP World Group
- Best Oasis Ltd
- Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
- RBL Bank Ltd
- National Bank of Fujairah
Work highlights
Represented Steel Manufacturer in a USD39m cargo lien and vessel arrest.
Advised Enlixon DMCC on a USD13.5 floating storage and vessel blacklisting dispute.
Advised Vintage Shipping & Trading SA on a USD200m fleet restructuring.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jasmin Fichte; Ravi Jawani; Alessandro Tricoli; Manik Verma
Other key lawyers
Irma Dzinic; Chakrapani Bodapati