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.
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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.'
- 'Nnagozie Azih is very well versed on all things Nigerian shipping law. He is very hard working and an excellent member of the Dentons shipping team.’
‘Efficient and responsive.’
'Consistent, responsive and quality service with a sound knowledge of our sector.'
'Chisa Uba: responsiveness and solutions-based. Quality and consistency.'
'Dentons ACAS-Law has specific knowledge about maritime shipping and dealing with local flags and have the capacity to deliver.'
- 'Taking the job personally and owning it. This is what makes ACAS-Law unique.'
Key clients
- Subsea 7 Chartering Limited
- Union Maritime Limited
- Damen Charter International 12 B.V.
- Damen Financial Services Holding B.V.
- Milaha Explorer Pte Ltd
- Ariosh Limited
- Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering N.V.
- P&O Maritime Logistics
- Team Offshore Nigeria Limited
- AP Moller-Maersk AS
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.
Representing Shipowners’ Club and its member, Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering N.V. in both the substantive claims and appeals relating to alleged damage arising from dredging activities of DEME’s vessel to the tune of $7.289m and ₦5,844,556,649.00.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Chisa Uba
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nnagozie Azih
Practice head
Funke Agbor, SAN; Chisa Uba
Other key lawyers
Nnagozie Azih