Our firm has in-depth knowledge on the process, dangers and issues that may occur in reference to shipping, admirality and aviaition law. We are involved in the arrest and release of ships and claims by cargo owners, freight forwarders, stevedores and government agencies. Partners have been involved in arbitration and admiralty proceedings concerning commercial admiralty transactions.
The enactment of the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act (Cabotage) in Nigeria portends a future of trade growth and prosperity for indigenous shipping industry participants. The Act restricts the use of foreign vessels in domestic coastal trade in order to promote the development of indigenous tonnage and capacity.
With the introduction of the Cabotage Act, the firm assists clients in uncovering many of the benefits of Cabotage laws, including local vessel ownership requirements. The firm is positioned to also assist Nigerian clients enter Cabotage –complaint joint venture agreements with foreign partners and to facilitate important relationships and access to international vessel finance.
The firm also represents foreign clients seeking certain waivers and other legal assistance.
The firm also assists airline clients with the whole gamut of issues concerning regulatory compliance licenses and permits, aircraft finance and disposals.