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, as well as 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. Our role included 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. We handled arbitration proceedings and helped recover substantial losses while preserving the client's commercial relationships.

In the rail and road transportation sectors, we have provided legal support on large-scale infrastructure projects, including the development of intermodal transport systems and logistics hubs. Our advisory services have covered licensing, PPP structuring, risk management, safety compliance, and regulatory approvals.

Our firm also supports marine insurers, P&I clubs, and cargo underwriters in claims management and subrogation recovery. We ensure that our clients’ rights and liabilities are clearly defined and enforceable under both Nigerian and international maritime law regimes.

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 the complexities of air transport law or resolving shipping disputes, our firm is a trusted partner across the logistics chain.