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Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe

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Chambers Asia Pacific – Asia Pacific’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2018

Ranks the firm in Band 1 for Shipping. 

What the team is known for Outstanding practice, respected in the industry for handling the full range of shipping matters. Takes on ship financing, charter party agreements, shipbuilding contracts and marine insurance, as well as contentious matters such as charter party disputes. Acts regularly for well-known shipyards, owners, banks and insurers and maintains a roster both domestic and international clients.

Strengths One client sums the team up as a "dedicated group with shipping at its core and committed to the industry that's always available, very knowledgeable about the market and provides a steady pair of hands."

Clients (4)

  • Shipping Contracts & disputes for Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SCI
  • Asset & structured finance for SMBC,SCB,DVB,BNSA,SBI,UOB etc
  • Regulatory,flagging,cabottage,tax etc-DOF,Smit etc,logistics
  • Drill Co's:Dolphin,QGOG,Universal,Noble etc. ONGC contracts

Industries (1)

  • Oil & Gas, Port Projects, Offshore Construction & Disputes, Ship Finance, Marine Insurance, Transport & Logistics, Regulatory, Shipping Litigation

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Shipping - India

Band 2

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe advised Aditya Birla Insulators on the recovery of its claim arising from the capsizing of the vessel Marintrust-01 on a pier at Kolkata Port, India.

Strengths

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  • The team at Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe is responsive and attentive. They are able to deliver good quality work with quick turnarounds.

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  • The firm is aware of the legal system and the changes going on in it. It understands the business in which we as a company operate. It is very quick in its responses.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shardul J Thacker
    Shardul J Thacker

    Shardul J Thacker

    Shardul Thacker is a prominent lawyer in the Mumbai shipping market, advising on the full spectrum of wet and dry shipping matters.

    • Shardul is always quick to advice and has a wide range of knowledge and experience in the field, which comes in useful when you need a quick consult.

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    • He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in maritime law. He's very committed to the client and proffers practical advice.

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  • Divya Dharod
    Divya Dharod

    Divya Dharod

    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.

    • Divya Dharod is very service-oriented and able to quickly dive into our queries. Commercially she understands what is required in a deal and is able to pinpoint any risks.

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    • We are grateful for Divya's hard work on our matters.

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