Maritime Lawyers in DIFC

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Maritime Lawyers in DIFC – Shipping Claims, Trade Disputes, Cargo Loss, Vessel Arrest & Arbitration | Advocate Sanjay Dubbey

Dubai is one of the world’s most important maritime hubs — connecting the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia through global shipping routes, offshore operations, port services, bunkering, cargo movement, and marine trade. Many maritime disputes involving shipping lines, vessel owners, charterers, brokers, P&I clubs, cargo companies, oil & gas entities, and global logistics providers require a neutral, internationally recognized legal forum for resolution.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with its common-law courts and internationally aligned procedural framework, has become a preferred venue for maritime litigation and arbitration support.

SDC Legal Consultants, led by Advocate Sanjay Dubbey, represents maritime companies, shipowners, insurers, logistics providers, charterers, cargo operators, and international trading houses in DIFC-law-governed matters, maritime contract disputes, and cross-border claims.

Maritime Law Services We Provide in DIFC

Our maritime legal advisory covers a wide spectrum of commercial shipping and marine trade matters.

1️⃣ Cargo Disputes, Damage, Loss & Delay Claims

We represent carriers, cargo owners, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and insurers in:

  • Cargo damage or loss disputes

  • Delay in delivery

  • Misdelivery or wrongful release

  • Contamination or spoilage

  • Perishable cargo claims

  • Ocean freight disputes

  • Multimodal transport conflicts

We prepare evidence, bills of lading examinations, delivery records, surveyor reports, and legal submissions.

2️⃣ Vessel Charterparty Disputes (Time & Voyage Charter)

We assist vessel owners, charterers, and brokers with:

  • Time charter disputes

  • Voyage charter conflicts

  • Demurrage & dispatch claims

  • Laytime calculations

  • Bunker disputes

  • Off-hire claims

  • Performance & speed warranty disputes

  • Crew management and manning disputes

Our approach is grounded in industry-standard charterparty forms (NYPE, BALTIME, GENCON, SHELLTIME).

3️⃣ Cargo Insurance & P&I Club Claims

We support:

  • P&I insurance disputes

  • Cargo insurance claims

  • Marine hull & machinery claims

  • Subrogation actions

  • Indemnity disputes

  • Contribution and salvage rights

We work with surveyors, adjusters, and technical experts to support evidence-based claims.

4️⃣ Maritime Commercial Contracts & DIFC-Law Drafting

We draft and review marine and shipping-related contracts:

  • Bills of Lading (B/L) clauses

  • Charterparty contracts

  • Ship management agreements

  • Freight forwarding and logistics contracts

  • Bunkering supply contracts

  • Offshore services agreements

  • Port service & agency agreements

  • Ship repair and maintenance contracts

Using DIFC law gives businesses internationally enforceable contract clarity.

5️⃣ DIFC-Based Maritime Litigation & Enforcement

DIFC Courts offer a common-law venue ideal for:

  • Maritime commercial disputes

  • Bunker supply disputes

  • Vessel operation disputes

  • Cargo liability claims

  • Demurrage claims

  • Maritime service contracts disputes

We prepare:

  • Statements of claim & defence

  • Evidence bundles

  • Marine documentation analysis

  • Expert coordination

  • Settlement negotiations

Where required, Sanjay works with DIFC-licensed advocates for courtroom advocacy while managing strategy, drafting, and evidence.

6️⃣ Arbitration for Maritime & Shipping Disputes

Most maritime contracts include arbitration clauses under:

  • LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association)

  • ICC

  • LCIA

  • SIAC

  • UNCITRAL

  • DIAC

We assist clients in:

  • Filing and defending arbitration claims

  • Preparing memorials, submissions, and witness statements

  • Technical evidence coordination

  • Tribunal appointments

  • Enforcement of LMAA / ICC / LCIA awards in DIFC & Dubai Courts

DIFC is a preferred gateway for enforcing foreign maritime arbitration awards.

We advise maritime clients operating in:

  • Jebel Ali Port

  • Port Rashid

  • Dubai Maritime City (DMC)

  • JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone)

  • Dubai Industrial City

  • Dubai South Logistics District

  • Al Quoz industrial shipping clusters

  • Hamriyah Free Zone (Sharjah crossover cases)

  • Fujairah Port (offshore bunkering disputes)

  • Abu Dhabi ports (cross-jurisdiction contracts)

Why Maritime Clients Choose Advocate Sanjay Dubbey

  • 15+ years of commercial dispute experience

  • Expertise in maritime contracts, charterparty law, and shipping disputes

  • Strong knowledge of DIFC Court Rules & common-law structures

  • Skilled in international arbitration (LMAA, ICC, LCIA, SIAC)

  • Deep understanding of port operations, bunkering, logistics & shipping documentation

  • Commercially strategic and globally aligned legal advice

  • Ability to handle multi-jurisdiction maritime disputes

Clients rely on Sanjay for precise drafting, evidence-based claims, and cross-border enforcement solutions.

FAQ — Maritime Law in DIFC

Q: Can maritime disputes be filed in DIFC Courts?

Yes — especially when contracts specify DIFC law or jurisdiction.

Q: Are LMAA arbitration awards enforceable in the UAE?

Yes — through DIFC Courts, followed by Dubai Courts execution.

Q: Can a shipping company use DIFC for contract drafting?

Yes — DIFC law is ideal for internationally enforceable maritime agreements.

Q: Can cargo damage disputes be settled without litigation?

Often yes — through expert negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.

Contact SDC Legal – Maritime Lawyers in DIFC

For shipping disputes, cargo claims, charterparty conflicts, arbitration, or DIFC-law maritime contracts, contact:
Advocate Sanjay Dubbey – SDC Legal Consultants