Moving goods, moving Nigeria. We advise shipping companies, port operators, logistics firms and aviation clients on the legal, regulatory and commercial dimensions of transportation in West Africa's most important economy.
We advise on maritime transactions, port operations, shipping regulation, aviation compliance and logistics contracts — providing integrated legal support across Nigeria's transport sectors.
We advise shipowners and operators on vessel registration under the Nigerian flag and on Nigerian cabotage requirements — including advice on the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act and the implications for foreign-owned vessels operating in Nigerian waters.
We advise on port concession arrangements, terminal operator agreements, port services contracts and the regulatory framework governing Nigerian ports — including Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) licensing, port access arrangements and the commercial structuring of port development projects.
We represent clients in maritime disputes — including cargo claims, collision liability, ship arrest, demurrage disputes, charter party disputes and maritime liens. We advise on ship arrest proceedings before the Federal High Court and represent clients in maritime arbitration.
We advise on the negotiation and drafting of shipping contracts — including voyage and time charter parties, bareboat charters, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading. We advise both shipowners and charterers on rights, obligations and risk under standard and bespoke shipping documentation.
We advise airlines, aircraft operators, airport managers and ground handling companies on the regulatory framework governing Nigerian aviation — including NCAA licensing, air operator certificates, slot allocations, ground handling agreements and the legal dimensions of airline operations in Nigeria.
We advise logistics companies, freight forwarders and supply chain operators on their commercial contracts — including freight forwarding agreements, warehousing contracts, distribution arrangements and third-party logistics service agreements — ensuring appropriate allocation of liability and operational risk.
We advise on the legal dimensions of cross-border transport — including ECOWAS transit arrangements, bilateral air services agreements, cross-border road transport permits and the legal framework governing trade and cargo movement across West African borders.
We advise shipping companies and vessel operators on compliance with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) regulatory framework — including NIMASA levies, vessel documentation requirements, crew certification and the cabotage vessel financing fund.
International and Nigerian shipping companies operating in West African waters.
Terminal operators and port management companies seeking concession and regulatory advice.
Airlines, ground handlers and airport operators navigating NCAA regulation.
Freight forwarders and logistics companies managing commercial and regulatory risk.
Selected mandates demonstrating our transport, maritime and logistics advisory experience.
Advised on EPC arrangements for diesel and gasoline facilities and fuel-supply contracts for the US$2bn Kano–Maradi rail project.
Advised on the provision of stevedoring services for the NPA in the Forcados offshore and onshore area.
Advised on the Burutu Port concession and development of green hydrogen, solar, wind, ammonia, methanol and carbon-capture projects.
Our team advises across the full spectrum of Nigerian transport and maritime law — from shipping contracts to port concessions and aviation regulation.