Arun Kasi & Co | Malaysia | Maritime & Shipping Lawyers

Trusted Maritime & Shipping Lawyers in Malaysia

Ship Arrest • Maritime, Shipping, Oil & Gas, and Sanctions • Litigation & Arbitration

The Legal 500 APAC 2025 Leading Firm award for Arun Kasi & Co. Chambers & Partner APAC 2025 ranking logo for Dr. Arun Kasi.

"Arun Kasi & Co’s shipping offering is led by admiralty disputes expert and ‘truly exceptional legal professional’ Arun Kasi. The team is experienced in handling the full range of maritime, shipping and international trade matters ..."

LEGAL 500 REVIEW 2024

"The close-knit team at Arun Kasi & Co handles an impressive variety of both wet and dry shipping work, most notably including ship arrests, charters, and marine insurance. The practice is also singled out for its work across international trade in this area ... Regularly engaging in cross-border work, the team is instructed by a diverse range of clients, including ... suppliers, and insurers. An ‘excellent advocate’, Arun Kasi leads the practice and is capable of taking on both litigation and international arbitration, while Linda James assists with matters handed down by the Admiralty Court ..."

LEGAL 500 REVIEW 2025
Editorial CommentaryLegal 500, 2026
Arun Kasi & Co‘s specialist shipping and maritime team has a focus on complex and high-value disputes.
The team’s expertise covers a range of contentious matters, including shipping and oil and gas arbitrations, and the firm also has experience in the area of maritime sanctions.
The practice is led by the ’extremely diligent and very detail-oriented’ Dr. Arun Kas who harnesses expertise in complex shipping litigation.
Chambers ReviewChambers & Partners, 2026
Arun Kasi & Co's shipping law practice is noted for its work in both contentious and non-contentious maritime work.
The team provides clients with advice on a range of matters such as ship arrests, damage claims and licensing.
Chambers ReviewChambers & Partners, 2026
Arun Kasi & Co continues to meet our expectations and delivers strong value.
They have a very well-rounded knowledge of shipping law.

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Key Highlights

  • Multi-Billion Dollar Insolvency: Represented a creditor in the insolvency of an energy giant; successfully arrested the ship, overcame a moratorium after two years of litigation, and secured a judicial sale.
  • Complex Corporate Dispute: Represented a major shareholder of a 1,000-acre tin ore mining company in multi-million dollar disputes involving general meetings and directorship issues.
  • Sanctions & Arrest (Ongoing): Representing a cargo owner in a US$28 million dispute involving ship arrest and US OFAC sanctions under the Iranian trade scheme.

Shipping & Maritime

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Commodities & International Trade

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Marine Insurance & General Average

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Oil & Gas (EPCIC)

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Sanctions

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Arbitration

Arbitration | Practice Area

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