Commercial and Maritime Law Specialists

About us

Nair Legal is a boutique law firm specialising in commercial and maritime law. We deliver high quality advice and tailored support to our clients primarily engaged in the maritime and trade industries.

Nair Legal’s Director, Ashwin Nair is recognised in leading legal directories, including Chambers Asia-Pacific and Doyle’s Guide:

Our Services

Our services cover the following practice areas:

Casualty 
Management

Disputes

Commercial
Contracts

Regulatory

All aspects of marine casualty management, from initial attendance to the resolution of any resulting regulatory, civil or criminal actions.

Commercial disputes, including litigation in Australian courts, commercial arbitration, and administrative review.

Advising on, drafting, negotiating, due-diligence and management of, commercial contracts.

Advising on a wide range of regulatory matters affecting clients’ operations.

Latest Broadcast

Ashwin Nair ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026

Ashwin Nair has moved up a band in the recently released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings. He is now ranked in Shipping: Band 3. Chambers 2026...

Nair Legal advises Journey Beyond on shipbuilding tender and contract

Nair Legal is proud to announce that it has advised Cruise Whitsundays, part of Journey Beyond, on the competitive tender process and contract award to...

ICLG – Shipping 2025 – Australia Chapter

Nair Legal is pleased to announce that our Ashwin Nair has authored the Australian chapter of the recently published International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) –...

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