SHIPPING, CARGO, CONTRACTS

Basically, our firm advises on and undertake all aspects related to maritime law including:

1. maritime liens: arrest and attachment of vessels 2. regulatory and, legislative matters related to the Nigeria Customs Service,

3. vessel documentation 

4. vessels: financing, regulatory compliance, and port leasing

 5. labor and employment matters related to vessel crewing and rig workers 

6. contracts of carriage: drafting and advising on contracts of affreightment and bills of lading 

7. maritime casualties: collision, fire, groundings, general average, salvage and towage 

8. maritime and rig financing, 

9. cargo loss or damage claims, including bulk and containerized carriage 

10. charter parties: drafting, negotiation, and arbitration 

11. maritime personal injury defense 

12. marine insurance including coverage advice and litigation 

13. port development projects and privatization 

14. oil pollution and environmental matters 

15. shipbuilding and repairs, contract negotiation and litigation