Osmani Law Associates is widely recognized as one of the Best Shipping Lawyers in Karachi Pakistan, providing comprehensive legal services to national and international shipping companies, shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, logistics operators, importers, exporters, and maritime investors.
With deep expertise in Admiralty Law, Shipping Law, and Maritime Litigation, our firm handles complex disputes arising under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 (Hague Rules), Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001, and the Admiralty Jurisdiction of High Courts Ordinance, 1980.
As a Top Shipping & Admiralty Law Firm in Karachi Pakistan, Osmani Law Associates offers end-to-end legal solutions across all major port cities, including Karachi, Port Qasim, Gwadar, Hub, Gadani, and Quetta.
We are equally strong in:
Contentious Admiralty Litigation
Non-Contentious Maritime Advisory
Emergency Ship Arrest & Release Matters
International Maritime Claims & Arbitration
Our maritime lawyers operate with global coordination, ensuring seamless handling of cross-border shipping disputes.
Our team of Expert Maritime Lawyers in Karachi Pakistan has successfully represented:
Shipowners & Operators
Charterers & Cargo Interests
International Shipping Lines
Ship Breaking Yards
Insurers & P&I Clubs
We specialize in vessel arrests, cargo claims, charter party disputes, maritime liens, crew claims, and collision matters, ensuring fast, effective, and enforceable remedies.
Osmani Law Associates, as the Best Shipping & Admiralty Lawyers in Karachi Pakistan has an exceptional track record in:
Admiralty Suits
Constitutional Petitions
Intra-Court Appeals
Supreme Court Maritime Matters
Our Shipping Litigation Lawyers in Karachi Islamabad and Quetta regularly appear before the Sindh High Court and Balochistan High Court, particularly in urgent ship arrest and cargo recovery matters.
As leading Shipping Law Consultants in Pakistan, we provide rapid advisory services for:
Emergency Ship Arrests & Releases
Cargo Damage & Short Landing Claims
Charter Party & Demurrage Disputes
Marine Insurance & P&I Claims
Crew Litigation & Maritime Casualties
Our proactive legal approach minimizes operational downtime and financial exposure.
Decades of hands-on experience in complex shipping and maritime disputes.
Tailored strategies aligned with commercial realities.
24/7 readiness for urgent admiralty actions.
International coordination with strong Pakistani Court presence.
The maritime industry demands specialized Shipping Lawyers who understand international conventions, port regulations, and vessel operations.
Osmani Law combines:
Local Admiralty Court expertise
International Maritime Law knowledge
Commercial shipping insight
We support both multinational shipping giants and emerging maritime enterprises.
Under the Admiralty Jurisdiction of High Courts Ordinance, 1980, the Sindh and Balochistan High Courts exercise jurisdiction based on:
Presence of vessel in territorial waters
Maritime cause of action
Ship arrest is the primary mechanism to secure claims. State-owned vessels, however, generally enjoy immunity.
Arrest of vessels & sister ships
Security & bank guarantees
Release negotiations
Damage, loss, contamination & short landing
Hague Rules liability (“hook to hook”)
Multimodal shipment disputes
Time & voyage charter disputes
Laytime & demurrage recovery
Crew wages
Bunker & necessaries claims
Bank & financier claims
Collision liability
Fire, grounding & wreck removal
Salvage remuneration disputes
Sale contracts
Delivery defaults
Warranty claims
Shipowners must provide maintenance & cure until maximum medical recovery, unless injury results from willful misconduct.
Passengers injured due to shipowner negligence may file claims, subject to contractual limitation periods.
Admiralty law worldwide is shaped by:
UNCLOS
IMO Conventions
National Admiralty Statutes
Key areas include:
Ship arrests
Marine pollution liability
Crew rights & maritime labor laws
International arbitration for shipping disputes
Understanding maritime zones is essential for shipping compliance:
Territorial Sea (12 NM) – Full sovereignty
Contiguous Zone (24 NM) – Enforcement jurisdiction
Exclusive Economic Zone (200 NM) – Resource rights
Continental Shelf – Seabed exploitation
High Seas – International maritime law
At Osmani Law Associates, we protect maritime interests with precision, speed, and authority.
Whether you face a ship arrest, cargo claim, charter dispute, or international maritime issue, our legal team delivers results.
📞 Contact Osmani Law Associates today for expert guidance from the Best Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Lawyers in Karachi Pakistan.
Phone / WhatsApp: +92 321 2770225
Email: info@osmanilaw.com
Office: Karachi, Pakistan
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