Admiralty & maritime law
Our Services
Admiralty & maritime law
SG Law Office provides specialized legal assistance in maritime and admiralty matters, developed through extensive involvement with the maritime industry. We understand and appreciate the complexities and urgencies inherent in shipping disputes, particularly when swift action is required for vessel arrests or securing maritime claims.
Our team has substantial experience in handling admiralty matters during tenure at leading maritime law firms, including attending International Arbitrations under SIAC and LMAA rules. We are equipped to move expeditiously to seek appropriate court orders and protect our clients’ maritime interests.
Our Admiralty Services Include:
- Arrests and attachments of vessels and maritime property
- Cargo claims including damage, shortage, and contamination
- Charter party disputes (time charter, voyage charter, bareboat charter)
- Vessel detention and release proceedings
- Commodity trading disputes and quality claims
- Demurrage and detention claims
- Bill of lading disputes and documentary credit issues
- Marine casualties including collisions, allisions, and groundings
- Limitation of liability proceedings
- Personal injury and death claims
- Port state control and regulatory compliance matters
- Marine pollution claims and environmental regulatory issues
- Ship building and repair contracts
- Maritime liens and mortgages
- Piracy and maritime security matters
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of legal services does SG Law Office provide?
SG Law Office is a full-service law firm providing legal advisory, transactional support, and litigation services across civil, commercial, corporate, regulatory, and criminal matters. The firm also advises on arbitration, insolvency, shipping, and cross-border legal issues.
Where is SG Law Office located, and does the firm operate pan-India?
SG Law Office has its head office in Kolkata and an office in New Delhi. Through its network of associate advocates and professionals, the firm provides legal services across major cities and jurisdictions throughout India.
Who leads SG Law Office?
The firm is led by Mrs. Sreenita Ghoshdastidar (Thaker), an advocate with over ten years of experience in civil, commercial, criminal, admiralty, and regulatory matters. She has represented clients before various courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, NCLT/NCLAT, and arbitral forums.
What are the key practice areas of the firm?
The firm’s principal practice areas include Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Corporate and Commercial Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC), Shipping and Maritime Law, Banking and Finance, Regulatory and Public Law, Intellectual Property, Employment and Labour Law, Real Estate, and White-Collar Offences.
Does SG Law Office handle arbitration and alternative dispute resolution?
Yes. SG Law Office has extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration, mediation, and conciliation. The firm represents clients before arbitral institutions such as SIAC, LMAA, HKIAC, as well as in ad hoc and domestic arbitrations.
Does the firm provide pro bono legal services?
SG Law Office undertakes pro bono initiatives as part of its commitment to access to justice. This includes pro bono representation, legal literacy initiatives, and mentorship programmes for law students and young professionals.
Does the firm advise on cross-border and international matters?
SG Law Office advises on cross-border disputes, international commercial arbitration, international trade matters, and inbound and outbound investments, working with foreign counsel and international institutions where required.