Dentons ACAS-Law provides a breadth of maritime-related services, whilst possessing a specialism in handling contentious shipping matters. Often arising from charter terminations and cargo claims, the team is experienced in representing clients in disputes before the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal. Beyond this, the practice provides transactional and regulatory advice pertaining to shipping transactions and financings. The experienced Funke Agbor, SAN has been active in significant shipping arbitration proceedings whilst Chisa Uba and Nnagozie Azih are key team members.
Testimonials
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‘Great service and their advice is always spot on. They are also very easy to deal with and very good with tight deadlines.’
‘Funke Agbor is very experienced, she is very bright and very well respected within the shipping industry. She is also a pleasure to deal with.'
Key clients
- Subsea 7 Chartering Limited
- Union Maritime Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Damen Financial Services Holding B.V. and Damen Charter International 12 B.V. in a chain of suits arising from the breach of a bareboat charterparty/hire purchase agreement and the subsequent repossession of the subject vessel from the charterers.
- Currently representing Milaha Explorer Pte Limited in arbitration proceedings for a claim of $18m, tied to outstanding hire and other payments due under a charterparty agreement.