Commended for its 'depth of knowledge of the maritime industry', Dentons ACAS-Law represents a range of domestic and global clients including shipowners, charters, and cargo owners. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Funke Agbor, who specialises in litigation and maritime law; and Chisa Uba who focuses on maritime transactions including ship finance, building contracts, and the sale and purchase of vessels. Another notable member of the team is Nnagozie Azih.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have demonstrated unrivalled depth of knowledge of the maritime industry and therefore our go to firm for matters concerning maritime in Nigeria. People are extremely sound and professional. ’
- ‘Funke Agbor and Nnagozie Azihthey are both very good lawyers.'
Key clients
- International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds
- Transocean Support Services Nigeria Limited
- Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Subsea 7 Chartering Limited
- Union Maritime Limited
- Damen Charter International 12 BV
- Damen Financial Services Holding BV
- Milaha Explorer Pte Ltd
- Ariosh Limited
- Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering NV
- P&O Maritime Logistics
- Team Offshore Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
Representing Damen Financial Services Holding BV and Damen Charter International 12 BV 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 erstwhile charterers.
Represented the the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) in connection to an ongoing, high-stakes litigation in Nigeria.
Representing Shipowners’ Club and its member, Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering NV, in three appeals relating to alleged damage arising from dredging activities of DEME’s vessel to the tune of US$7,289,000.00 and ₦5,844,556,649.00.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Chisa Uba
Leading associates
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Nnagozie Azih
Practice head
Funke Agbor; Chisa Uba
Other key lawyers
Nnagozie Azih