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Partner
Career
Ravi is a distinguished legal expert specializing in maritime law, currently serving as the Partner and Head of the Shipping Department (Contentious) at Fichte & Co. With an LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton, Ravi has carved a niche in highly specialized areas such as marine insurance, carriage of goods by sea, and international trade law. His deep-rooted family ties in the international trading community have provided him with a unique perspective and an intuitive understanding of the complexities involved in global trade and maritime matters.
Before joining Fichte & Co, Ravi led the insurance department at a top offshore construction company in Abu Dhabi. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing a broad range of contentious insurance matters, further cementing his reputation as an authority in dispute resolution. His earlier experience with leading international litigation law firms in Mumbai saw him handling complex, high-stakes disputes, honing his expertise in arbitration and litigation.
Under his leadership, Fichte & Co's Shipping Department has experienced significant growth, both in terms of diversifying its services and strengthening its ability to handle high-value international arbitrations. Ravi has a proven track record of navigating contentious and non-contentious arbitrations, resolving multifaceted disputes involving major corporate and individual clients. His expertise spans all types of charter parties, insurance disputes, bills of lading issues, and intricate international trade disputes, often involving multi-jurisdictional complexities across the UAE and GCC.
A recognized figure in the legal community, Ravi regularly represents clients in high-profile, multifaceted cases across shipping, trade, commercial, commodities, and business sectors. His strategic insight and negotiation skills make him an invaluable asset in resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution forums. Whether it’s handling a multi-million-dollar shipping arbitration or advising on intricate cargo claims, Ravi’s practical approach, combined with his in-depth legal knowledge, ensures successful outcomes for his clients.
Ravi’s memberships and accreditations include the Institute of Chartered Brokers (London), a Postgraduate Diploma from the Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping (Mumbai), the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa, and the English Law Society. His qualifications, coupled with his practical experience, make him a leading authority in his field.
In addition to his client-focused work, Ravi is actively involved in mentoring younger professionals within the firm, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. His contributions have helped establish Fichte & Co as one of the leading maritime law firms in the region, particularly known for its ability to tackle complex, cross-border legal challenges.
Languages
Memberships
Institute of Chartered Brokers (London), Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa and the English Law Society.
Area of Expertise: · Maritime Law · Marine Insurance · International Trade · Commodity Finance · Shipping Litigation and ArbitrationEducation
B.Com, LLB, LLM (Southampton), PGDSM, MICS
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Testimonials
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'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.'
'Chakrapani Bodapati is always a pleasure to work with, insightful and has meticulous attention to detail, legally and commercially astute.'‘Fichte & Co. combine deep knowledge of Dubai law with a commercial, solution-oriented approach that makes them stand out in the corporate sectors.'
'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.’
‘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.’
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