Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Draft and review charter parties (contracts for hiring a ship) and bills of lading (documents for carrying cargo).
Advise on marine insurance policies, cargo damage and loss claims, and shared losses under general average.
Handle disputes over port delays, demurrage and detention charges, and payment terms in sale or carriage contracts.
Advise port operators and terminal companies on concession, lease and tariff agreements.
Prepare legal opinions on trade sanctions, customs rules and compliance for vessels and cargo movements.
Draft submissions and argue cases before arbitration tribunals, in India or abroad.
Appear before High Courts and other forums in admiralty and commercial matters.
