Strategic Legal Counsel in Maritime & Shipping
At Duke & Baron, we offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the complex and highly regulated maritime and shipping industry. Our team provides end-to-end counsel across a spectrum of issues including marine insurance, charterparty agreements, cargo claims, shipping finance, port operations, international maritime disputes, and regulatory compliance under national and international laws.
We support shipowners, charterers, freight forwarders, insurers, logistics companies, and maritime service providers by navigating admiralty laws, handling litigation and arbitration, and advising on environmental and safety compliance. From negotiating vessel acquisitions to resolving cross-border disputes, Duke & Baron stands as a trusted advisor within the global maritime landscape.
Coastal Manufacturing and Trade Parks
Duke & Baron, a distinguished law firm, is dedicated to providing specialized legal and secretarial services to clients across various sectors, including those in the Coastal Manufacturing and Trade Parks
Dredging and Reclamation
The dredging and reclamation sector in India operates within a highly regulated framework that poses both legal and compliance challenges for companies. These challenges can arise from a variety of
Floating Infrastructure Development
Duke & Baron is a distinguished law firm known for its multifaceted approach to providing legal, compliance, and secretarial services to companies across a wide range of industries. With a
Freight Forwarding and Logistics
Freight forwarding and logistics companies play a pivotal role in India’s economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods across domestic and international borders. However, the dynamic regulatory landscape and
Inland Waterways Transport (IWT)
India’s Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) sector is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the country’s logistics infrastructure. However, businesses operating in this sector must navigate a complex legal and regulatory
Integrated Logistics Parks (ILPs)
Duke & Baron is a premier law firm that offers tailored legal services for businesses across multiple sectors in India. With a team of highly qualified criminal advocates, corporate experts,
Marine Equipment Supply
The Marine Equipment Supply sector in India is subject to a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements that are often complex and multifaceted. Companies in this sector must navigate
Marine Services
The Marine Services sector in India operates within a complex and multifaceted regulatory environment that covers maritime, environmental, financial, and corporate governance laws. Companies in this sector often face significant
Maritime Security and Surveillance
Companies operating in the Maritime Security and Surveillance sector in India face unique challenges due to the critical and sensitive nature of their activities, including the protection of maritime borders,
Ocean Liners & Cruise Liners
The Ocean Liners & Cruise Liners sector is integral to India’s growing maritime industry, offering significant opportunities but also presenting numerous legal and regulatory challenges. This document outlines the critical
Offshore Oil and Gas Support
Duke & Baron is a distinguished law firm, well-versed in offering expert legal and secretarial services across various sectors, including the offshore oil and gas support services sector within India’s
Port Development and Operations
Port development and operations in India are governed by a complex array of laws, regulations, and approvals that require ongoing compliance and attention to mitigate potential legal risks. Companies in
Port-Based SEZs and Industrial Clusters
Operating businesses in Port-based Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Clusters in India involves navigating a complex landscape of legal and regulatory requirements. These businesses face multiple compliance and operational
Ship Recycling and Environmental Disposal
Duke & Baron is a distinguished law firm renowned for delivering comprehensive legal and compliance solutions to businesses across diverse industries. Our team comprises practising criminal advocates, corporate advocates, in-house
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
The shipbuilding and ship repair sector in India plays a pivotal role in bolstering the country’s maritime infrastructure and trade capabilities. However, businesses operating in this domain face a multitude
Shipping Services and Vessel Operations
The Shipping Services sector in India is subject to a complex regulatory framework encompassing national laws, international conventions, and industry-specific regulations. Companies in this sector often face a combination of
Specialized Cargo Handling
Primary Legal and Compliance Challenges 1. Adherence to Environmental Regulations 2. Customs and Import/Export Regulations 3. Safety Standards and Labor Laws 4. Licensing and Approvals 5. Marine Insurance and Liability
Undersea Cables And Submarine Telecom Infrastructure
U Companies engaged in the Undersea Cables and Submarine Telecom Infrastructure sector in India face numerous legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges. Due to the sector’s unique nature and the significant
Warehousing and Cold Chain
The Warehousing and Cold Chain sector within India’s maritime industry plays a crucial role in the efficient distribution of goods, particularly perishable products, across the country. However, this sector faces
Bunkering and Fuel Supply
The bunkering and fuel supply sector in India is critical to the maritime industry and requires strict adherence to numerous regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks. Companies operating in this space
- Ambulances, Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Ayurveda & Homeopathy
- Biomedical Waste Management (BMWM)
- Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
- Blood, Plasma, and Organ Donation
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- Healthcare Insurance Legalities
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- Hospitals & Trauma Centres
Advised on cross-border disputes involving marine cargo loss and charterparty breaches, addressing jurisdictional complexities, P&I insurance claims, and international maritime law compliance.