Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe is a recognisable name in the market for its curated and specialised shipping practice. Its banking and insurance prowess is also well regarded. The firm, which houses more than 80 fee earners and has offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, has expanded into the areas of subsea, oil and gas exploration and pipeline replacement projects. Key partner Shardul Thacker is one of the country’s leading shipping experts.
Client feedback
Shardul Thacker
“He is a knowledgeable, well-known and respected lawyer in the market.”
Work highlights
Acted for HDFC Bank in relation to a loan facility advanced by the bank to Hindustan Oil Exploration Company.
Key clients
Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank of India.
Work highlights
Represented eight London-based leading reinsurers in defending suit proceedings instituted by two insurance companies, New India Assurance and IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company, for underlying claims brought by Essar Steel against the Indian underwriters.
Key clients
New India Assurance, Tata Consumer Products, United India Insurance Company.
Work highlights
Acted for Höegh LNG, a global floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) provider, in relation to disputes which arose between Höegh LNG and the charterer, Western Concessions, with regard to a 10-year charter of the FSRU chartered in India.
Advised Petronet LNG for recovery of damages from the vessel MV Cubal and its interested parties pursuant to an incident of heavy contact with its South Jetty Mooring Dolphin 1 (MD-1) at the terminal which resulted in heavy damages to MD-1’s structure and its associated equipment.
Key clients
Borr Drilling, Boskalis, JSW Steel, Noble Drilling, Paragon Offshore, Petronet LNG, Tata NYK, Total India, Universal Energy Resources, Royal IHC, West P&I, Zim Integrated.
