Legal Practice Area

Aviation Law

Comprehensive legal services for airlines, airports, MRO operators, lessors, financiers, and regulators across Nigeria's aviation sector — from regulatory compliance to aircraft finance and accident claims.

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Overview

Expert counsel across the aviation value chain

Our Aviation practice provides end-to-end legal services for the aviation industry in Nigeria. We advise airlines, airport operators, aviation service companies, aircraft lessors, insurers, and financiers on the regulatory, transactional, and litigation aspects of aviation law.

Nigeria's aviation sector is regulated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) under the Nigerian Civil Aviation Act and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. Our team has deep experience navigating the NCAA regulatory framework and advising clients on compliance, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

We also handle the international dimensions of aviation law, including Cape Town Convention matters, IATA documentation, and cross-border aircraft finance transactions.

What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

NCAA Licensing & Regulatory

AOC applications, airline operating licences, airport operating licences, maintenance organisation approvals, and NCAA regulatory compliance.

Aircraft Finance & Leasing

Aircraft purchase agreements, operating and finance leases, mortgage documentation, Cape Town Convention registrations, and IDERA instruments.

Aviation Insurance

Hull and liability insurance advice, claims handling, subrogation, and aviation reinsurance arrangements for airlines and underwriters.

Accident & Incident Claims

Representing victims, airlines, and insurers in aviation accident investigations and compensation claims under Nigerian and international law.

Ground Handling & Airport

Ground handling agreements, airport concession arrangements, FAAN and airport authority contracts, and slot management.

Aviation M&A

Due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory approvals for acquisitions of airlines and aviation service businesses in Nigeria.

Our Methodology

Keeping your aviation business flight-ready

Regulatory Assessment

We assess your specific regulatory obligations under the NCAA and applicable international conventions, identifying compliance gaps and risks.

Licence & Permit Strategy

We develop a clear licensing strategy and manage the NCAA application process from submission through to grant of approval.

Transaction Execution

For aircraft finance and M&A transactions, we manage the legal process from term sheet through to closing, coordinating international counsel where required.

Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in NCAA investigations, accident inquiries, and aviation litigation before Nigerian courts and international arbitral tribunals.