Transport; Aviation, Maritime, Railroad

The transport of goods and passengers poses immeasurable risks and legal challenges. Thus, representing and advising clients who operate in this sector requires careful consideration and sector expertise. Our firm has a wealth of experience advising road haulers, logistic providers, freight forwarders, ports and stevedores, charterers, ship, and cargo owners, as well as airline companies who operate in the transport industry.

We are well versed in the procedural law related to the transport industry and especially specialise in assisting our clients in the transport industry with their transactional work.

We offer legal advice in respect of the full scope of areas concerning maritime, railroad, and aviation transactions and disputes, including:

• Regulatory compliance
• Logistics for all means of transport
• Purchase, sale, and financing of ships
• Marine insurance and re-insurance
• Cargo claims: lost, delayed, or damaged goods
• Collisions
• Drafting and Reviewing of all carriage contracts

Recently we have:

• Represented a privately owned Ghanaian Airline regarding the potential development of African Regional Airline to be based in Ghana. The proposed deal was between a major African airline and one major international airline.
• Represented Ghana International Airlines, the erstwhile national airline of Ghana on all its legal matters.
• Advised a Spanish-Ghanaian JV regarding the sale of a ship in Ghana.