Shail and Partners

A modern law practice for the maritime world

Shail & Partners advises on all aspects of shipping and trade, from flag state and port state control to marine insurance; from collisions to cargo claims under the same roof, so your shipping needs need not run from office to office.

Shail and Partners

Advising Businesses Across Jurisdictions

At Shail & Partners, we anticipate change before it happens. Our global network and multidisciplinary practice enable us to deliver efficient legal advice that support growth and compliance across jurisdictions.

About Us

A modern law practice for the maritime world

Shail & Partners is a boutique law firm specialising in maritime and international trade law. Our practice may be grouped under 4 distinct heads:

Maritime Law & Carriage of Goods by Sea: We advise shipowners, charterers, traders, P&I Clubs, commodity houses, freight forwarders, and logistics operators on the full spectrum of contentious and advisory matters arising from global shipping operations. Our work spans voyage and time charter disputes, cargo loss and damage claims, collision and casualty matters, marine insurance, trade sanctions, and regulatory compliance.

International Trade Law: We advise an array of businesses on their general international trade needs including drafting of trade contracts, counsel on the international and transnational law of trade, customs advisory and compliance with global best practices.

Public International Law: Shail & Partners merits itself on being one of the few law practices in the region acting for clients on their public international law matters.

Dispute Resolution: We have represented and acted for clients in international arbitrations seated in India, London, Singapore and several other jurisdictions.

Expert Legal & Consultancy Services

We provide specialized legal and consultancy services for the maritime and shipping industry, offering expert guidance in Admiralty law, shipping regulations, and international trade compliance. Our team helps businesses navigate complex legal frameworks, resolve disputes, and ensure smooth operations across domestic and global waters.

Maritime, Admiralty & Shipping

Shail and Partners provides industry-leading legal expertise in maritime, admiralty, and shipping law, covering the full spectrum of wet and dry shipping matters. Our specialists deliver strategic solutions for vessel arrests, charterparty disputes, and cargo claims, ensuring seamless cross-border operations. We represent a global clientele.

International Trade Law

Shail And Partners provides comprehensive legal guidance on international trade regulations, assisting businesses in navigating complex import-export laws and cross-border commercial agreements. Our specialists ensure full compliance with global trade frameworks while mitigating risks associated with international sanctions.

Dispute Resolution

A majority of our workload consists of contentious matters being either commercial litigation, admiralty suits, domestic and international arbitration including arbitration against States and conciliation. As a matter of practice, we do not look at contentious cases in isolation.

Commercial Law

Corporate & Other Legal Services encompass comprehensive legal support for businesses operating across maritime and allied sectors. We advise on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and risk management. Our services include contract drafting.

Public Internatonal Law

Shail And Partners provides high-level legal counsel on the rights and obligations of States and international organizations, specializing in treaty interpretation and sovereign immunity. Our experts navigate the complexities of UNCLOS, maritime boundary disputes.

Our Team

Our team brings together focused expertise in maritime law, international trade, and dispute resolution. We work with precision, discretion, and a deep respect for the craft of legal practice. Each matter is approached with clarity, intellectual rigour, and thoughtful strategy, ensuring advice that is both technically sound and commercially grounded. From the complexities of a vessel arrest to the nuances of multi-jurisdictional arbitration, our network of both internal lawyers and external professionals based on the needs of a case, bring a "no borders" mindset to every case, ensuring your interests are protected wherever your business sails.