AKAmeetash Kubal
@ameetashkubal
Maritime and commercial lawyer specializing in shipping claims, contracts, and dispute resolution.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a maritime and commercial lawyer with hands-on experience managing FD&D and P&I claims, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in arbitrations and courts. I prioritize minimizing financial loss and achieving pragmatic resolutions that avoid protracted litigation.
My background includes in-house counsel roles and law firm practice focused on charterparty disputes, cargo and crew claims, ship arrests, pollution matters, and commercial contract review. I have drafted pleadings, legal opinions, settlement agreements, and advised stakeholders across operations, insurance, and claims teams.
I hold an LLM in Maritime Law and have delivered internal legal training, supported joint-venture and complex contract negotiations, and maintained collaborative relationships with P&I Clubs and external counsel to manage risk and protect client interests.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Counsel, Shipping Claims
Scorpio Group
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Managed FD&D and P&I claims to minimize financial losses and recover outstanding amounts; drafted and negotiated settlement agreements and led legal proceedings including arbitrations and court hearings to protect company interests.
AMReviewed and negotiated maritime and commercial contracts, managed contract lifecycle governance and risk, and provided cross-functional legal guidance to standardize contracting and ensure compliance.
Junior Associate
Bose & Mitra & Co
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022 (10 months)
Handled claims and disputes in international trade and shipping including cargo, crew, arrests and pollution claims; drafted pleadings and legal opinions and represented clients before arbitral tribunals and higher courts.
Junior Associate
Adv. Arjun Naik & Associates
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)
Prepared litigation matters and drafted pleadings for High Court practice, assisted senior counsel with case strategy and kept clients informed on case progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LLLeiden University (Universiteit Leiden)
Professional Certificate, International Law / Arbitration
2020 - 2020
Completed 'International Law in Action: The Arbitration of International Disputes' professional course.
USUniversity of Southampton
Master of Laws, Maritime Law
2018 - 2019
Master of Laws (LLM) in Maritime Law with dissertation on autonomous and unmanned vessels and regulatory permissibility.
ULUniversity of Lisbon
Diploma, Civil Law
2017 - 2017
Short-term Diploma in Civil Law completed as a professional development course.
V. M. Salgaocar College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law
2012 - 2017
Completed integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) program with a focus on core legal subjects and litigation preparation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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