Banwo & Ighodalo's team handles a broad range of shipping and transport matters, including international trade, maritime litigation, marine insurance, vessel acquisitions, debt restructuring, and financing work. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of Ken Etim, Kehinde Ojuawo and Tunji Adeyemi; Adeyemi is regularly instructed by contractors and financiers relating to investments in domestic transportation. Temitope Oyeyemi is experienced in representing maritime companies in international arbitration cases, while Olere Ilegoggie often handles regulatory matters.
Shipping and transport in Nigeria
Banwo & Ighodalo
Praxisleiter:
Ken Etim; Kehinde Ojuawo; Tunji Adeyemi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Temitope Oyeyemi; Olere Ilegoggie
Kernmandanten
Aglow Aviation Support Services Limited
Amira C Foods International DMCC
Aramex Delivery Services Limited
Bourbon-Interoil (Nigeria) Limited
Bourbon Offshore Interoil Shipping – Navegacao LDA
Bourbon Supply Investissements
Brentvale Nigeria Limited
Brunel Logistics (UK) Limited
Cameron Entities
EAN Aviation Limited
Fidelity Bank Plc.
Gas and Petroleum Process Systems Limited
Investec Bank Plc.
Petromarine Engineering Services Limited
Petromarine Nigeria Limited
Royal IHC
Schlumberger
Sigma Shipping Services Limited
Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited
OSM THOME Group of Companies
TSL Logistics Limited
World Bank Group
ZTE Corporation
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully defended Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited against a claim for damages arising from alleged breaches of trading and shipping contracts.
- Advised Brunel Logistics (UK) Limited (“Brunel”) on dispute resolution and contractual rights.
- Advised Bourbon Inter-oil (Nigeria) Limited (“BINL”) in relation to its proposed building of four new vessels in Nigeria.
Bloomfield LP
Aircraft acquisitions, asset financing, and contentious shipping matters form the backbone of the practice at Bloomfield LP. Department head Adedoyin Afun is very experienced in handling ship and aircraft leases, port concessions, and the registration of ship and aircraft mortgages. Michael Abiiba has a solid track record in appearing in local and international maritime arbitration proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Adedoyin Afun
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Abiiba
Kernmandanten
Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing Holdings Limited
Ejovi Dredging and Marine Services Limited
Flying Bull Aviation Limited
Fast Offshore Supply Pte Limited
First Bank (UK) Limited
Capital Trust Investments & Assets Management Limited
Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing (Ireland) Limited
Hapag-Llyod Nigeria Limited
Telford Offshore Limited
The London P & I Club
The China P & I Club
TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc.
Royce Trading S. A.
Olam Nigeria Limited
Raytheon Energy Limited
International Charterers
PEA MARITIME S. A
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited
STAC Marine Offshore Limited
ND Western Limited
Vigeo Shipping Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised STAC Marine Offshore Limited on its multimillion-dollar acquisition of a FPSO.
- Advised TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc. on the sale and leaseback of various shipping assets.
- Successfully represented Telford Offshore Limited (“TOL”) and MV Telford 31 before the Federal High Court (Lagos Division) in a dispute over an agreement.
Dentons ACAS-Law
The team at Dentons ACAS-Law has a wealth of experience in handling offshore vessel transactions. Funke Agbor stands out for her expertise in marine insurance, international trade matters and port concession issues; she co-leads the practice with Chisa Uba, who acts for terminal operators, P&I clubs, shipping lines, and shipowners. Nnagozie Azih's practice includes charterparty disputes, liability matters, and maritime arrests.
Praxisleiter:
Funke Agbor; Chisa Uba
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nnagozie Azih
Referenzen
‘Consistent, reliable, responsive and expert professional advice.’
‘Knowledge in maritime law. The team demonstrated a solid grasp of the complexities involved in the matter and approached it with the utmost professionalism. We appreciate the team’s expertise.’
‘Responsive and realistic advice, despite the intricacies and challenges of the Nigerian Court system.’
Kernmandanten
]Damen Financial Services Holding B.V.
Ambrey International Limited
Octogone International Gas & Oil Ltd
Milaha Explorer Pte Ltd
Ariosh Limited
Deep Value Driller Limited
Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering NV
Team Offshore Nigeria Limited
AP Moller-Maersk AS
Ship Owners Club
Gard AS
Tidewater Inc.
Maersk Supply Limited
Ocean Deep Drilling Nigeria Limited
Nigserve Energy Services Limited
Oriental Energy Resources Limited
Phoenix Mmeer LLC
London P&I Club
Credit Suisse
Specialised Vessels Services Limited
Hyundai Heavy Industries Company Ltd
Charter Marine Africa
APM Terminals Apapa Limited
CSO Alliance Maritime
London Offshore Consultants
Astraea Group
Holman Fenwick Willian
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Damen Financial Services Holding B.V on the procedure for the repossession of a vessel under a bareboat charterparty/hire purchase agreement.
- Represented Milaha Explorer Pte Limited in an US$18 arbitration concerning a claim for outstanding hire and other payments under a charterparty agreement.
- Acted for Shipowners Club / Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering NV in a case concerning alleged damage arising from the dredging activities of its vessels.
G. Elias & Co
G. Elias & Co is active in project finance and infrastructure development matters, and often represents clients in freight and admiralty law cases. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of Okechukwu Okoro, Gbolahan Elias and Fred Onuobia, who is well versed in assisting public and private sector clients with shipping and transport transactions. Japhet Eneh and Lolia Biobele-Georgewill are 'stand-out performers'. Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa and Kuburat Abubakar are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Gbolahan Elias; Fred Onuobia; Okechukwu Okoro
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Japhet Eneh; Lolia Biobele-Georgewil; Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa; Kuburat Abubakar
Referenzen
‘Gbolahan Elias, Japhet Eneh, and Lolia Biobele-Georgewill are stand-out performers. They combine industry knowledge with excellent, timely service delivery.’
Kernmandanten
Lagos State Government
Africa Plus Partners
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)
Kuramo Capital Management LLC
Sifax Group of Companies Limited
Aureos Africa Fund/ C & I Leasing
Posh Semco PTE Ltd.
Africa Finance Corporation
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Lagos State Government on the Lagos Metro Rail Project, a 37km “Red Line” Lagos Metro Rail Transit construction project.
- Advising Africa Plus Partners (“APP”), on its concession and tolling of the Benin-Asaba Federal Highway.
- Advising Paragon Holdings Limited on the development of a multi-purpose deep seaport in Eruna Ogbotti, with an estimated cost of US$1.5billion.
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co
At Abdulai, Taiwo & Co, the team is well placed to act for clients in relation to airport, infrastructure, transport, and water projects. Under the joint leadership of Ladi Taiwo and Akin Osinbajo, the group is strong in representing public and private sector companies in matters. Kunle Ayansola is experienced in advising on power asset purchase agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Ladi Taiwo; Akin Osinbajo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kunle Ayansola; Busola Awobona; Aishat Folorunso
Kernmandanten
Marina Express Train Services Ltd.
Federal Ministry of Transport
Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV Ltd.
African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd.
La Terre Batiment Ltd.
CRCC Construction Company Ltd.
CRCC International Investments Group Hong Kong
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for the Federal Ministry of Aviation on a PPP development project.
- Advising CRCC Construction Co. Ltd on the Ibadan Inland Dry Port PPP project.
AELEX
With in-depth expertise in shipping and aviation law, the team at AELEX often acts for airlines in baggage, cargo, and passenger claims. Lawrence Fubara Anga is widely recognised for his expertise in advising on commercial litigation and arbitration; he co-heads the practice with Ngozi Efobi. Rafiq Anammah is well versed in advising on aircraft leasing and financing.
Praxisleiter:
Lawrence Fubara Anga; Ngozi Efobi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rafiq Anammah; Linda Osuagwu
Kernmandanten
Lufthansa German Airlines
South African Airways
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Seacor Marine
Iberia Airline
Emirates
Hapag-Lloyd Nigeria Shipping Limited
US Exim-Bank
A.P. Møller – Mærsk
AviaAM
Leasing AB
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
The 'highly resourceful and impressive' team at ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is widely recognised for its capabilities in dispute resolution, notably advising on litigation arising from ship arrests. Mark Mordi and Tonye Krukrubo are noted for handling contentious work. On the non-contentious side, the group handles transactional matters for ships and aircrafts and international trade matters. Ngo-Martins Okonmah is well versed in advising on aircraft leases and mortgages, and the ‘solution oriented’ Oghogho Makinde fields expertise in infrastructure financing work. Olagoke Kuye is a key contact for regulatory and compliance issues.
Praxisleiter:
Mark Mordi; Tonye Krukrubo; Oghogho Makinde; Ngo-Martins Okonmah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Olagoke Kuye; Adenike Afun
Referenzen
‘Oghogho Makinde is solution oriented with good local experience. ’
‘Highly resourceful and quite impressive.’
‘Unparalleled tenacity.’
Kernmandanten
Northwest Petroleum & Gas Co. Limited
CHC Global Operations Canada
Turkish Airlines Inc.
United Airlines Inc.
AOS Cyprus Holding Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Northwest Petroleum & Gas in relation to an appeal filed by Aero Atlantic against a decision of the Federal High Court.
- Advising Cypriot company AOS on its proposed Nigerian activities in the domestic maritime and shipping sector.
- Acting for CHC Global and affiliated companies before the Court of Appeal, concerning an appeal filed by Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria.
Foundation Chambers
Foundation Chambers garners praise for its 'specialist maritime and commercial expertise'. Chidi Ilogu stands out as a ‘leading specialist maritime and commercial arbitration practitioner in Nigeria', and Adedamola Kikiowo fields expertise in advising on breach of admiralty contracts and demurrage issues. Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle's practice includes assisting with cargo claims, charter party agreements, international trade, and ship registration matters. ESG compliance is another key area of instruction for the practice. Kashimana Tsumba has left the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Chidi Ilogu; Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle; Adedamola Kikiowo
Referenzen
‘Led by the legendary Chidi Ilogu, the team offers specialist maritime and commercial expertise.’
‘Chidi Ilogu is a leading specialist maritime and commercial arbitration practitioner in Nigeria.’
‘Good communication, collaboration, active listening, and good leadership.’
Kernmandanten
Tin-can Island Container Terminal Ltd
Lagos and Niger Shipping Agencies Ltd
CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Ltd
Africa Global Logistics & Transport Nigeria Limited
Nigerian Ports Authority
OES Energy Services Limited
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Ltd
West African Ventures Limited
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Association of Shipping Line Agencies of Nigeria
ENL Consortium Limited
Alraine Shipping Agencies Nigeria Ltd
Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (Kano Chapter)
Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board
Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on the review and drafting of the Merchant Shipping Act.
- Advised Mocho SA on a US$6,200,000 claim in respect of an alleged failure to deliver base oil, brought by Taurus Oil & Gas Limited.
- Advised ENL Consortium Ltd on the renewal of a 25-year port concession agreement.