Banwo & Ighodalo provides legal expertise in Nigeria’s shipping industry, with experience in handling advisory, transactional and contentious matters relating to both dry and wet shipping issues. The teams litigation knowledge covers disputes arising from insurance, labour and cargo claims whilst they also counsel government agencies, public bodies and private companies on transactions, tax assessments and regulatory landscapes. The team is co-led by Ken Etim, Kehinde Ojuawo and Tunji Adeyemi. Etim is recognised as a expert on Nigerian maritime matters, whilst local and international financiers and investors regularly trust Adeyemi to manage their activity in the Nigerian transport sector.

Dentons ACAS-Law provides a breadth of maritime-related services, whilst possessing a specialism in handling contentious shipping matters. Often arising from charter terminations and cargo claims, the team is experienced in representing clients in disputes before the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal. Beyond this, the practice provides transactional and regulatory advice pertaining to shipping transactions and financings. The experienced Funke Agbor, SAN has been active in significant shipping arbitration proceedings whilst Chisa Uba and Nnagozie Azih are key team members.

G. Elias & Co has a strong market presence in Nigerian transport infrastructure developments, often acting for local and foreign investors on significant transactions and project financings in this sector. Whilst they have a specialised practice in major road and rail construction, the firm is well-equipped to manage airline insolvencies and advise on maritime issues. Gbolahan Elias, SAN co-leads the team and regularly works with public bodies on concession financing for major transport networks including highways and airports. Fred Onuobia, SAN and Japhet Eneh are also team leaders.

Abdulai, Taiwo & Co is highly experienced in acting on both sides of public-private partnerships. This expertise positions them well to handle matters relating to this subject across a gamut of transportation-related industries including railways, ports, roads and airports. The practice is co-led by Ladi Taiwo and Akin Osinbajo, SAN, whilst Kunle Ayansola is a vital member of the team.

AELEX regularly advises airlines and aviation companies on a range of issues, including often representing them in disputes arising from baggage, cargo and passenger claims. The firm is experienced in matters pertaining to radio frequency regulations for aircraft operating in Nigeria. Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN leads the team and regularly appears as counsel before all courts in Nigeria and in arbitration proceedings. Rafiq Anammah is a key team member.

Aluko & Oyebode advises clients on advisory, transactional and regulatory issues pertaining to shipping and transportation. With notable activity in the aviation sector, the firm is experienced in assisting clients in the lease and acquisition of vessels, as well as representing clients in litigation involving the leasing of equipment and prosecuting passenger and cargo claims. Mark Mordi, SAN oversees the firm’s longstanding relationship with Turkish Airlines. Oghogho Makinde and Ngo-Martins Okonmah are important members of the team. Tonye Krukrubo, SAN heads the team in Port Harcourt.