Aishwarye Dubey
Maritime Law Assistant
Comprehensive maritime legal counsel across the full spectrum of shipping disputes, cargo claims, P&I communications, seafarer matters, and energy contracts — backed by over a decade of high-stakes practice at A.P. Møller Maersk and Lardner North & Co.
Aishwarye Dubey’s practice spans every major discipline of maritime and shipping law — from the immediate response to a ship collision or onboard fire, through the full lifecycle of cargo claims, crew disputes, and insurance recovery, to the drafting and review of complex commercial contracts for the energy and shipping sectors.
Drawing on his experience as Maritime Lawyer & Advisor at A.P. Møller Maersk and Principal Associate at Lardner North & Co., Aishwarye combines deep doctrinal knowledge with real-world operational understanding — ensuring that legal strategy is always grounded in the commercial realities of the shipping industry.
When a ship collision occurs, a cargo fire breaks out, or a vessel grounds — the first hours are critical. Aishwarye provides immediate, experienced legal response: securing evidence, coordinating with P&I Clubs and flag state authorities, managing communications, and protecting the client’s legal position from the outset.
His work at A.P. Møller Maersk has placed him at the centre of some of the most complex maritime incidents of recent years, including the emerging and technically challenging domain of EV cargo fire litigation.
Cargo claims are among the most common — and most commercially significant — disputes in the shipping industry. Aishwarye handles the full range: from damaged and short-delivered cargo, through demurrage and detention disputes, to the theft of containers and complex Bill of Lading litigation.
His experience at Lardner North & Co. covers both claimant and respondent positions, with deep expertise in the evidentiary requirements, limitation periods, and commercial considerations that determine outcome in cargo disputes.
Investigation, survey coordination, and full legal management of cargo damage claims under Bills of Lading and charterparty.
Charterparty demurrage calculations, time bar analysis, and laytime dispute resolution for tanker and dry bulk trades.
Recovery strategy, insurer coordination, and liability apportionment for lost or stolen containers.
Letter of Indemnity enforcement, delivery without production of B/L, and switch B/L litigation.
Marine insurance — covering P&I liability, Hull & Machinery, and cargo — is the financial backbone of the shipping industry. Aishwarye advises ship owners, operators, and cargo interests at every stage of the insurance claims process, from initial notification through to recovery or defence.
His direct experience communicating with P&I Clubs on behalf of A.P. Møller Maersk gives him an exceptional understanding of how clubs assess claims, what evidence they require, and how to present a client’s position most effectively.
Seafarers are the backbone of global trade — and they are also among the most vulnerable workers in any industry. Aishwarye brings both legal rigour and genuine compassion to seafarer claims, representing both crew interests and vessel operators across the full range of employment and welfare disputes.
His expertise covers the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), seafarer employment agreements, and the specific legal frameworks governing death, disability, and repatriation claims in the Indian and international context.
Full legal management of seafarer death and disability claims, including quantum, liability, and insurer engagement.
Advisory on Maritime Labour Convention compliance for ship operators, managers, and crewing agencies.
Drafting and review of seafarer employment agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and crewing contracts.
Crew grievance management, repatriation disputes, and port state control representation.
The oil, gas, and energy sectors depend on a complex web of commercial contracts — charterparties, SCoTA agreements, contracts of affreightment, letters of credit, and bank guarantees — that must be precisely drafted and rigorously enforced.
Aishwarye has worked in close coordination with reputed Oil & Gas energy companies and international shipping companies in claim management and commercial disputes, and has successfully represented them in commercial legal negotiations and mediations.
Maritime policy shapes the legal and regulatory framework within which the entire industry operates. Aishwarye’s tenure at the National Maritime Foundation gave him direct access to — and influence over — India’s most consequential maritime policy processes.
He provides advisory services to organisations engaged with maritime regulation, port development, and shipping legislation — drawing on his unique experience at the intersection of law, policy, and diplomacy.
Advisory on the Indian Ports Bill, port governance structures, and port state control frameworks.
Advisory on the draft Merchant Shipping Act 2020 and its implications for Indian shipping operators.
Strategic advisory on the Maritime India Vision 2030 framework for port development, shipbuilding, and logistics.
Track 1.5 diplomatic engagement experience with ASEAN and West Asian government officials on maritime matters.
Every maritime matter is unique. Let Aishwarye assess yours and provide clear, strategic counsel tailored to your specific situation and commercial objectives.