APA is a specialist maritime and commercial law firm. We are well known for offering efficient, reliable and cost-effective advice thereby saving unnecessary costs and litigation for our clients. Our founder, Adil Patel effectively handles a wide array of maritime work which includes several high-profile shipping casualties in Indian waters including Nordlake, Global Purity, Ocean Seraya, Dawn Kanchipuram, Green Valley and Genessa.

Our core work includes defending crew claims filed before various Indian courts and statutory authorities, arresting and releasing vessels, seeking security towards foreign arbitrations and enforcing foreign awards and judgements. We are regularly engaged by owners, manning agents, IG P & I Clubs, insurers and local correspondents to advise on the disbursement of death and disability compensation to seafarers.

While we are the legal correspondents for Steamship Mutual, we represent all International Group Clubs and Fixed Premium Insurers in diverse maritime matters. We also appear for cargo owners and their insurers.