Aminu Sani Yakasai
Associate
Industry
Transport
Advice on aviation, road, rail and inland waterway transport: licensing, asset acquisition and financing, and disputes.
Overview
Transport businesses operate under sector regulators and international conventions, and often finance expensive assets. We advise operators, lessors, financiers and users across the sector.
We advise on aviation licensing and the Civil Aviation Act 2022, aircraft acquisition, leasing and financing including the Cape Town Convention, road transport and logistics, rail concessions and inland waterways. Our team has advised an oil and gas company on the tax implications and options for acquiring aircraft.
We also handle transport-related employment, insurance and liability issues and represent clients in disputes, including passenger and cargo claims.
What we do
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Contracts for the Carriage of Goods
Drafting meticulous contracts for the carriage of goods, ensuring clarity, compliance, and protection of client interests throughout transportation.
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Transport Infrastructure Projects
Providing legal support for transport infrastructure projects, from planning and financing to regulatory compliance and contract negotiations.
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Project Financing and Structuring
Structuring tailored project financing solutions and advising on financial arrangements for transport projects.
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Concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Advising on concession agreements and PPP frameworks, facilitating collaboration for sustainable transport development.
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Liability Management and Accident Response
Offering counsel on liability issues, risk management strategies, and effective resolution of transport-related disputes.
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Insolvency and Restructuring
Providing guidance on insolvency matters, restructuring solutions, and legal compliance during financial challenges.
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Litigation, Arbitration, and ADR
Representing clients in litigation, arbitration, and ADR processes, ensuring robust defense and swift dispute resolution.
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Privatization and M&A
Guiding clients through privatization, M&A transactions, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
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Capital Market Offerings and Financing Instruments
Advising on capital market offerings, financing options, and investment strategies for transport projects.
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Regulatory Compliance and Policy Advocacy
Ensuring adherence to transport regulations, advocating for favorable policies, and addressing regulatory challenges.
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Environmental Sustainability and Compliance
Incorporating environmental sustainability into transport projects, compliance with regulations, and risk mitigation.
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Technology Integration and Innovation
Leveraging technology for enhanced transport operations, including digital solutions, smart infrastructure, and data analytics.
Our team
FAQs
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, under the Civil Aviation Act 2022, which also gives effect to the Cape Town Convention on international interests in aircraft.
It gives lessors and lenders internationally recognised remedies, such as repossession and deregistration, which reduces risk and can lower the cost of financing.
For international carriage, the Montreal Convention as applied by the Civil Aviation Act 2022, together with the NCAA’s consumer protection regulations for delays, cancellations and lost baggage.