Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping

Doulah & Doulah is one of the leading law firms in Bangladesh to undertake both dry and wet shipping works.  Under Dry shipping work the firm undertakes disputes concerning contracts of affreightment, cargo claims, claims under marine insurance policies, arrest of ships and judicial sales. The firm also has wide experience in "wet" shipping work including casualties, collision, pilotage, towing and salvage under Bangladesh law and international conventions.

The firm handles a wide range of shipping matters for both domestic and international clients including owners, agents, P&I clubs, financiers, charterers and cargo interests together with their insurers. The firm has also represented freight forwarders, trade associations and other providers of maritime services. The firm has handled a variety of cargo disputes involving diverse items, such as bulk oil, grain and containerized goods.

In addition the firm is specialized in enforcing maritime liens under local and international conventions and laws.