At our law firm, we understand the unique challenges facing the maritime and shipping industry. We offer comprehensive legal services to assist individuals, businesses, and organizations with a wide range of maritime and shipping issues, including vessel purchases and sales, charter agreements, cargo claims, marine insurance, and more.
Our experienced maritime and shipping attorneys have a deep understanding of the complex laws and regulations governing the industry. We work closely with our clients to provide tailored legal solutions that meet their specific needs and goals.
We represent ship owners, operators, charterers, cargo owners, insurers, and other stakeholders in the maritime and shipping industry. Our attorneys have extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, handling disputes, and resolving claims.
We also provide legal assistance in matters related to marine casualties, including collisions, groundings, and oil spills. We work with our clients to navigate the complex legal landscape and protect their interests in the event of a maritime incident.
Our attorneys stay up-to-date with the latest developments in maritime and shipping law and are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and providing exceptional client service.
At our law firm, we understand the importance of providing timely and efficient legal services to our clients in the maritime and shipping industry. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your maritime and shipping legal needs.
What we do
- Ship building contracts
- Registration of vessels
- Protection and indemnity
- International sale and trade
- Charter party advisory services
- Vessel acquisition and finance
- Cargo claims
- Mortgages
- Vessel arrests
- Cargo defence
- Marine insurance
- Waivers and licences
- Restricted trades and joint venture
- Enforcement of judgments and awards
- Legal advice
- Undertaking negotiations
- Documentation of agreements
- Preparation of court processes
- Drafting and reviewing of chartering agreement
- Advising on marine insurance and commercial risk management
- Advising on ship acquisition financing and shipping mortgage
- Registration of ship and obtaining necessary navigation permits with NIMASA and other relevant agencies
- Drafting and reviewing of ship management agreement.
- Arrests and releases of ships to enforce maritime obligation
- Enforcement of maritime liens
- Seamen crews legal representation
- Advising on statutory provisions applicable in shipping industry concerning regulatory compliance, shipping operation, environmental pollution and safety
- General maritime litigation and defenses
- Advising on compliance with the Cabotage Act, 2003, NIMASA Act, 2007 and other laws covering admiralty practice and jurisprudence in Nigeria.
Experts we work with in the maritime industry
- Ship brokers
- Marine engineers
- Financial consultants
- Marine underwriters
- Local shipping companies
Our clients are
- Cargo and ship owners
- Agents
- Brokers
- Port and terminal operators
- P&I clubs
- Shipping companies
- Financial institutions
- Government and non-government organisations
