At Smith & Partners LP, our Shipping, Aviation, Transportation, and Logistics Law practice is tailored to address the complex regulatory, transactional, and dispute-related issues that arise in these dynamic sectors. We provide comprehensive legal solutions to domestic and international carriers, logistics providers, port and terminal operators, freight forwarders, insurers, financiers, and regulatory agencies.
Our lawyers possess deep industry knowledge and regularly advise clients on matters relating to vessel and aircraft registration, charter party agreements, carriage of goods by sea and air, multi-modal transport contracts, port and customs regulations, insurance claims, international aviation compliance, maritime liens, collisions and salvage, and regulatory enforcement.
One of our partners was part of the legal team that advised on the acquisition and financing of commercial aircraft by a Nigerian airline — guiding the process from aircraft leasing and importation to the negotiation of maintenance and code-share agreements with international carriers.
We recently represented a global logistics company in its establishment of a bonded terminal within a Nigerian free trade zone — drafting operating agreements, navigating port concession regulations, and securing import duty waivers and regulatory approvals from the Nigerian Shippers' Council and Nigerian Ports Authority.
Smith & Partners LP has advised a major international shipping line on resolving cargo claims arising from delays and damage at Nigerian ports — handling arbitration proceedings and helping recover substantial losses while preserving the client's commercial relationships.
At Smith & Partners LP, we combine technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of the transportation ecosystem to deliver seamless support that ensures operational efficiency, compliance, and dispute avoidance — whether you're navigating air transport law or resolving shipping disputes.
