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Fichte & Co excels in Litigation, offering effective resolution for legal conflicts, including maritime, real estate, construction, commercial disputes, and more.
Our team specializes in resolving complex issues, from UAE arbitration to shipping, insurance, and trade disputes, with proficiency in international law.
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The DIFC and ADGM Courts apply common law principles within the UAE’s civil law framework. As a leading Law Firm, we provide legal assistance and representation in both courts.
Fichte & Co is your trusted legal partner, offering tailored guidance and handling disputes, arbitration, and regulatory matters in the Energy & Infrastructure sector.Fichte & Co is your trusted legal partner, offering tailored guidance and handling disputes, arbitration, and regulatory matters in the Energy & Infrastructure sector.
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With a deep understanding of local regulations and global best practices, we develop thorough legal strategies for businesses in the UAE. Our strategic counsel and representation empower clients to achieve their business goals effectively.
We bring unmatched expertise in employment law, addressing every aspect of UAE Labour Law, from employee relations to employment litigation.
In the dynamic world of UAE real estate, Fichte & Co stands out with a diverse team of Dubai-based legal counsels, delivering specialized legal expertise tailored to transactions and dispute resolution.
Our dedicated legal team brings a client-focused approach and deep industry knowledge to the table. Your interests are our priority at every turn, whether handling complex claims or providing policy advice.
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Of Counsel | LLB, LLM (UK); B. Eng (Mech.), MOT Class – I (Chief Engineer – Motor)
Chakrapani is an experienced lawyer specialized in maritime and dispute resolution
Chakrapani is a qualified lawyer enrolled with the Bar Council of India.
Prior to joining Fichte and Co in 2022, Chakrapani was practicing as a trial court lawyer, handling all kinds of Civil and Commercial disputes before the District and Commercial Courts of India. Chakrapani’s work comprised a mix of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation legal advising.
Chakrapani’s specialization is in international maritime and insurance laws. He represented clients in litigation and arbitration involving carriage of goods by sea, H&M insurance, ship building, cargo damage claims, ship arrests, etc.
Before taking to advocacy, Chakrapani worked as an in-house legal advisor (2010 – 2014) for a major corporate shipping company in India, advising them on claims, litigation and non-litigation matters. As a result, Chakrapani is adept at strategizing claims at the outset and advising clients on the legal implications and risk assessments associated with such claims.
Interestingly, before the change of career to law, Chakrapani had a seafaring career with rank experience as a Chief Engineer on foreign merchant ships. He has worked (1997 – 2009) for reputed shipping companies for about 13 years on their tankers and LPG carriers. With domain experience working in the maritime industry, it puts him at natural ease and advantage, both with clients and lawyers alike, in understanding and handling complex technical claims and disputes arising from engineering, maritime, insurance, oil and energy contracts. By virtue of his seafaring experience, Chakrapani is widely experienced in interactions and negotiations with ship owners, P&I Clubs, Flag State authorities, Port State Control, Classification Societies, Port authorities, etc. and is also well versed with Surveys, P&I Inspections, Dry-Dockings, Ship Buildings and Repairs, Marine Accident Investigations, etc. In this regard, he advises clients and counsels as an Expert on the factual and evidentiary value of the technical reports.
Chakrapani studied LLM (International Maritime Laws and Arbitration) (2009-2010) from Swansea University (UK).
Chakrapani is a Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) and the Institute of Engineers (India).
