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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Aelex team is our go-to legal team in Nigeria. They are a strong, credible and capable team and are able to deliver international-standard legal services.’

  • ‘Response times from Lawrence Fubara, Rafiq Anammah and Linda Ezenyimulu are consistently great and that is why we use them and recommend them to others. They are terrific at digging out critical local intel and court details.’

Key clients

  • Lufthansa
  • South African Airways
  • Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
  • RwandAir
  • Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
  • Emirates
  • Hapag-Lloyd Nigeria Limited
  • US Exim-Bank
  • AviaAM Leasing AB
  • Nigerian Airspace Management Agency

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rafiq Anammah
AELEX
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN
AELEX

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN

Other key lawyers

Linda Ezenyimulu, Rafiq Anammah