A boutique shipping firm, BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors' abilities encompass both wet and dry shipping, from contractual disputes, notice of readiness and breach of warranty issues, and cargo and marine insurance claims to sale and purchase of ships, ship finance and port facilities and regulatory work. The 'renowned' Shrikant Hathi, an industry veteran with over three decades in practice, specialises in litigation and arbitration, ship arrest, cargo damage claims and charterparty disputes, leading the team alongside the 'exceptional' Binita Hathi, a maritime disputes expert sought by marine insurance companies and P&I clubs. Pritish Das bolsters the practice's recovery claims, repairs disputes, collision incidents, bunker claims and crew disputes abilities, while Nidhi Potla is a key contact for international and domestic arbitration in maritime disputes. Joni Oraon is standout for handling vessel arrest and release, charterparty disputes, contractual breaches, shipbuilding claims and commodity claims.

K Singhania & Co is a sector-focused firm with a specialism in maritime law, among other sectors. Based in the port city of Mumbai, the team is experienced in disputes, charter party litigation, vessel arrest and compliance with regulations under FEMA. Krrishan Singhania, an experienced maritime lawyer in liens, disputes and regulatory matters, leads the team alongside Srishti Singhania, a specialist in charter party disputes and FDI matters. Other key members include Archana Deshmukh, who bolsters the team's dispute resolution capabilities.

Major shipping companies and insurers choose Phoenix Legal for its proficiency in international trade, shipping, ports and terminals, marine insurance, offshore construction and maritime disputes. Gautam Bhatikar, dual-qualified in India and England and a specialist shipping and maritime lawyer experienced in marine insurance, environmental law, international trade, oil and gas, and energy disputes, leads the team alongside Zoeb S. Cutlerywala, an expert in litigation in the shipping, EPC and infrastructure projects, white-collar crime and commercial sectors.

A dedicated maritime and admiralty law practice, Renata Partners' shipping team is expert in the full range of matters, from vessel arrests and releases and charterparty and cargo disputes to marine insurance and customs disputes. The team has a niche focus on shipping litigation and advisory mandates. Co-leading the team is the 'solution-oriented' Shivkumar Iyer, a maritime litigation expert experienced in acting before international arbitration forums in shipping and trade disputes, acting before the LMAA, SCMA and ICC, and advising on commodity sale-purchase contracts and taxation disputes. Aditi Maheshwari is the team's co-head, a wet and dry shipping specialist and key adviser to shipowners, charterers and industry heavyweights.