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Bloomfield LP

Bloomfield LP

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Dispute resolution

Bloomfield LP houses an experienced dispute resolution practice that is commended by clients for its ‘deep sector expertise, client-focused service delivery, and innovative approach to problem-solving.’ The department is under the leadership of Adedoyin Afun, who has expertise in a diverse range of sectors, acting for clients in arbitral and litigious matters. Michael Abiiba is another notable member of the team with experience representing clients in domestic and cross-border disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • Reliable firm for maritime legal matters with a deep understanding of maritime law and the capacity to offer sound legal advice, answering questions in an effective and efficient manner.
  • ‘Bloomfield LP is distinguished in the Nigerian legal market by its combination of deep sector expertise, client-focused service delivery, and innovative approach to problem-solving. The practice is structured to provide clients with practical, commercially sound advice while maintaining the highest professional standards.'
  • ‘The individuals at Bloomfield LP stand out for their depth of expertise, commitment to excellence, and client-focused approach to legal practice. Across all levels of the firm, the lawyers demonstrate a balance of technical competence, commercial awareness, and innovative thinking that distinguishes them from peers in the Nigerian legal market.'
  • ‘The team is extremely knowledgeable in the oil and gas sector and can advise on a range of matters which impact clients in that industry, including tax matters. We appreciated the close involvement from the partners at all stages of their engagement, who showed that they were on top of the finer details of what was a complex matter. Their legal advice was comprehensive, high quality and provided on time at every stage. They are highly recommended.’
  • ‘Adedoyin Afun is well regarded in the market. He is not only very knowledgeable but is also capable of thinking outside the box to find creative solutions for the client. He is very responsive and able to advise on complex issues on short notice.'

Key clients

  • Polaris International LLC
  • Unitop International Limited
  • Ejovi Offshore Limited
  • China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association
  • Cloud Innovation Limited
  • Milhouse Energy Services Limited
  • MRS Oil Nigeria Plc
  • Wrist Shipping Supply
  • Cosco Shipping Lines Co. Ltd
  • West of England P&I
  • Ashakacem Limited
  • Bestaf Shipping Limited

Work highlights

Represented and defended Wrist Shipping Supply (“Wrist”) in an alleged wrongful arrest claim brought against it by owners of the vessel MT ORYX TRADER (the “Vessel”) (the “Plaintiff”) at the Federal High Court, Lagos (the "Court"). t.
Represented REDERIAKTIESELSKABET AF DEN 1. MAJ 2019, Owners of the vessel – MV Neptune Express (the “Vessel”) in an admiralty action in rem, in respect of the termination of the contract of sale of the Vessel by the Owners to the Plaintiff, XPO Marine Service Limited (“XPO”).
Practice head

Adedoyin Afun

Other key lawyers

Michael Abiiba

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