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What the team is known for

Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe has an outstanding Mumbai-based practice, respected in the industry for handling the full range of shipping matters. The firm takes on ship financing, charter party agreements, shipbuilding contracts and marine insurance, as well as contentious matters such as charter party disputes and damages claims. The team acts regularly for well-known shipyards, owners, banks and insurers, and maintains a roster of both domestic and international clients. It also advises on floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) matters and other energy-related issues. The practice regularly advises on international arbitration and enforcement matters, often before the Bombay and Gujarat High Courts. Grasim Industries, JSW Dharamtar Port and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines are among its clients.

Strengths

"They react quickly and know what they are doing. They have a good, intelligent team."

"They have done a great job in helping us navigate the Indian legal process."

Work highlights

Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe advised Petronet LNG on recovery of damages from the vessel 'm.v. CUBAL' and its interested parties, after a heavy contact incident between the vessel and a mooring dolphin.

Notable practitioners

Shardul Thacker is a prominent lawyer in the Mumbai shipping market, advising on the full spectrum of wet and dry shipping matters. "Shardul is a highly regarded lawyer in shipping and commercial matters and is prized for his knowledge of industry and practice. He is the first person I think of when I have a complex shipping and commercial matter." "He is that hugely talented lawyer who is well connected that you need."

Divya Dharod is a senior associate in Mumbai who often handles advisory matters, including charter party agreements. She is well placed to advise on FSRU agreements.

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Shardul J Thacker
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