Manik is a Partner in the Ship and Aviation Finance practice, with extensive experience across the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

With over 17 years of diverse and global expertise in cross-border assets such as ship and aircraft, project and structured finance, he has built a strong reputation advising clients in the maritime, offshore oil and gas, aviation, and general banking sectors.

With an impressive career at top tier British law firms in Singapore and Dubai, Manik has advised high profile clients such as financial institutions, export credit agencies, airlines, lessors, lessees, corporates, owners, and operators across a broad spectrum of industries, including shipping, offshore oil and gas, aviation, and general banking and finance. His expertise spans complex financing structures, syndicated and structured debt transactions, shipbuilding contracts, vessel charters, ship & aircraft sales and leasing, and export credit financings.

Manik is also a trusted advisor to businesses in the corporate, maritime, aviation, and offshore sectors, guiding them through establishment, expansion, and restructuring in Dubai and Singapore. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, coupled with a commercial mindset, enables him to provide pragmatic, results-driven legal advice.

Highly regarded by legal directories, Manik is known for his ability to navigate complex transactions with precision and efficiency. His expertise spans the Indian, Singapore, and UAE markets, where he continues to support clients with tailored financing structures and strategic business solutions.