Arun Kasi & Co is a specialist maritime and shipping law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, undertaking full range of legal works related to shipping, maritime, oil & gas (EPCIC) and sanctions by the USA OFAC, UK OFSI, EU, UN and Singapore.
The firm was founded in 2010 by Dr. Arun Kasi, is a well-known expert in maritime and shipping law and arbitration. The firm is ranked in Band 2 in Legal 500 for shipping practice in Malaysia.
The firm undertakes court work in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan regularly before the Admiralty and Commercial courts, and collaborates with Chin Lau Wong & Foo for Sabah court works and with Sandhu Lee Goh & Co for Sarawak court works. The firm also undertakes London court works by instructing Dr. Arun Kasi, who is an actively practising barrister in London through 4-5 Grays’ Inn Square, London, in addition to being an actively practising advocate and solicitor in Kaula Lumpur through the firm. Members of the firm undertake arbitration work, both as counsel and arbitrator, throughout the world including London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei and New Zealand, under various rules including LMAA, AIAC, HKIAC, SCMA and CIArb rules and as ad hoc arbitrations.
The firm and Dr. Arun Kasi are ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for their shipping law practice in Malaysia, and appears regularly before both Malaysian and London courts, and arbitral tribunal around the world under various rules. Dr. Arun Kasi has written numerous books and articles on maritime law and arbitration, published around the world. He is the author/general editor of AK on Shipping, Monthly published by 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, London. His weekly contributions on The Maritime Brief (Admiralty series) are features on Lexology. His works have been cited by the appellate courts in various judgments. A recent major book of him published by Springer in 2022 is The Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea, and a popular older book of him is Arbitration: Stay of Court Proceedings and Anti-Suite Injunctions, published by CLJ in 2014.
Legal 500, 2026 edition, describes the firm as “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 Kasi who harnesses expertise in complex shipping litigation. Kasi is supported by Linda James who assists on Admiralty Court matters and ship arrest cases.” Their testimonial includes “The team is unique because of their very specific practice area. They are very professional in giving their advice, which clients love, especially when it comes to law in different jurisdictions”
Chambers & Partners, 2026 edition, says “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. Arun Kasi & Co continues to meet our expectations and delivers strong value. They have a very well-rounded knowledge of shipping law.” They also note the strength of the firm as “Arun Kasi is the founding partner of Arun Kasi & Co. He is experienced in advising clients on contentious and transactional mandates in the maritime industry. He is willing to discuss and advice according to the situation.”
The recent previous editions of Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners has the following to say.
Legal 500, 2025 edition, describes the firm as “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 …“
Chambers & Partners, 2025 edition, says “Arun Kasi … is experienced in advising clients on contentious and transactional mandates in the maritime industry.“
Legal 500, 2024 edition, says “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 for its roster of well-known Malaysian companies, handling disputes regarding ship arrests on account of unpaid accounts, quarantine of vessels which occurred in the complex Covid-19 era and cargo damage; and vessel collisions. Senior associate Nicole Lee Hui Ching is another key contact in the group.”