Trusted Maritime & Shipping Lawyers in Malaysia
Ship Arrest • Maritime, Shipping, Oil & Gas, and Sanctions • Litigation & Arbitration
"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
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.
The team provides clients with advice on a range of matters such as ship arrests, damage claims and licensing.
They have a very well-rounded knowledge of shipping law.
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.
The Borneo Post
14 August 2025, Kuching
Update maritime laws, grasp liability limits to boost Sarawak shipping, says state transport minister
Maritime lawyer Dr Arun Kasi delivered the main presentation, sharing expertise on liability limitation laws.
P&I Malaysia
14 August 2025, Kuala Lumpur
P&I Malaysia and MOTS Foster Maritime Collaboration In Sarawak
The keynote presentation was delivered by Dr. Arun Kasi, a maritime law expert and practising barrister based in London. Dr. Kasi provided an insightful overview of the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC), discussing its practical implications for shipowners, regulators, and other maritime stakeholders in Sarawak.
Lloyd’s List
22 July 2025, London
Online tools offer instant liability limitation calculations
Size of the cap is one of the first questions insurers ask after casualty, says barrister Arun Kasi
The applications will offer owners, P&I clubs and maritime legal practitioners an instant but reliable figure for the maximum potential payout after a casualty.


