Aviation, Maritime & Transport Law

Aviation, Maritime & Transport Law

Navigating the Legal Currents of Air, Sea & Land Transportation

At Acacia Law Firm, we provide specialized legal solutions across the aviation, maritime, and transportation sectors—industries that demand precise regulatory compliance, swift dispute resolution, and commercially focused advice. Our team delivers end-to-end legal support to operators, logistics firms, financiers, regulators, and infrastructure developers navigating the fast-paced and heavily regulated world of global and domestic transport.

Whether it’s an aircraft lease, a shipping dispute, or a port development project, we bring a unique blend of technical knowledge, strategic insight, and cross-border capability.

🔹 Our Services

1. Aircraft Leasing & Regulatory Compliance

We assist airlines, financiers, and lessors in:

  • Aircraft leasing (wet/dry leases)

  • Registration, licensing, and compliance with NCAA and international aviation authorities

  • Aviation law advisory and operational structuring

  • Dispute resolution under lease or purchase agreements

Our counsel ensures your transactions are secure, compliant, and commercially sound.

2. Maritime Cargo & Shipping Law

Our lawyers advise on:

  • Bill of lading disputes

  • Marine cargo claims

  • Carriage of goods by sea

  • Port liability and vessel arrest

  • Charterparty disputes

We represent shippers, carriers, port authorities, and insurers with precision and speed.

3. Admiralty Claims & Marine Insurance

We provide expert representation in:

  • Salvage, collision, and wreck recovery claims

  • General average and limitation of liability proceedings

  • Marine insurance claims (hull, P&I, cargo)

  • Arrest and release of vessels in Nigerian waters

We are experienced in maritime litigation, arbitration, and administrative interface with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

4. Port & Airport Infrastructure Advisory

We support developers and government agencies in:

  • Legal structuring of PPPs and concession agreements

  • Drafting and negotiation of service-level contracts

  • Environmental compliance and permits

  • Stakeholder and regulatory engagement

Our infrastructure legal team helps bring major transport projects to life, on time and in compliance.

5. Aviation Finance & Joint Ventures

We structure and advise on:

  • Aircraft financing and security agreements

  • Airline joint ventures and strategic alliances

  • Aviation M&A and share purchase transactions

  • Risk and liability management in co-ownership

Our deep transactional experience ensures each venture is well-structured and future-proof.

6. Shipping Contracts & Charters

We draft, review, and negotiate:

  • Time and voyage charterparties

  • Freight agreements

  • Crew contracts

  • Ship management and bunkering agreements

We ensure that your maritime contracts are enforceable, risk-conscious, and internationally aligned.

7. Customs & Import-Export Regulation

We offer advisory and representation in:

  • Import/export compliance and duties

  • Trade facilitation procedures

  • Disputes with customs and port authorities

  • Classification, valuation, and origin disputes

Our team keeps your goods moving and your business compliant.

8. Logistics & Supply Chain Legal Support

We support logistics providers and transport operators in:

  • Transportation contracts and service agreements

  • Risk allocation and liability management

  • Fleet leasing and asset protection

  • Multimodal transport regulation

From the first mile to the last, we safeguard every legal link in your supply chain.

🔹 Why Acacia Law Firm

✅ Industry Knowledge – We understand the unique legal frameworks that govern air, sea, and land transport.
✅ Cross-Border Capability – We assist with international compliance, treaties, and foreign counterparties.
✅ Litigation Strength – We are seasoned in maritime and aviation-related litigation and arbitration.
✅ Regulatory Foresight – We help clients anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes locally and globally.
✅ Transactional Expertise – Complex deals require clear, actionable legal support—exactly what we provide.

✈️ ⚓ 🚛 Powering Movement. Protecting Interests.

At Acacia Law Firm, we are the legal engine behind your transport operations—ensuring safety, compliance, and commercial success.

📩 Contact us today to schedule a consultation or inquire about sector-specific legal support.