Our commodities practice is structured around the realities of modern international trade. We advise and represent clients across both hard and soft commodity sectors, acting in disputes and high-value transactions linked to global supply chains.
Hard Commodities
We handle disputes and advisory matters relating to iron ore, coal, bauxite, steel, and other bulk cargoes commonly transported through Indian and international ports.
Soft Commodities
Our experience extends to agricultural commodities, including soya bean and other agri-products, where quality, timing, and documentary compliance are critical.

Insurance & Risk

Insurance & Risk Our insurance practice focuses on complex coverage and liability disputes arising across the maritime, trade, and commercial sectors. We advise insurers, assureds, brokers, and financial institutions on contentious and advisory matters involving marine and commercial insurance policies.
We regularly handle disputes concerning:

• Hull and machinery insurance

• Cargo insurance

• Commercial and trade credit insurance

• Policy interpretation and scope of coverage

• Misrepresentation and non-disclosure

• Allegations of fraudulent claims

• Policy avoidance and repudiation of liability

• Policy interpretation and scope of coverage

Our approach combines technical analysis of policy wording with a clear understanding of the commercial realities underpinning maritime and commodity transactions.
We are currently representing a party in arbitration under an “all risks” insurance policy concerning alleged adulteration of goods while in the custody of a road transporter. The dispute involves complex issues of causation, policy construction, and the extent of insurer liability.
With a litigation-focused mindset and strategic advisory capability, we assist clients in managing risk exposure while pursuing or defending substantial insurance claims.

On-Ground & On-Board Response

Our lawyers have boarded vessels following major incidents to secure contemporaneous evidence, record statements from masters and crew, and coordinate closely with surveyors, technical experts, and port and regulatory authorities. We understand that early-stage investigation is critical in shaping liability exposure and subsequent claims strategy.
We work alongside insurers, P&I correspondents, and maritime authorities to ensure that legal, technical, and regulatory aspects are addressed in a coordinated and commercially pragmatic manner.