Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Litigation Practice
The global litigation practice of Aina Blankson has a track record of dealing with many major financial and commercial crises over the past 25 years. Whenever and whatever difficult and critical business, political and financial disputes arise, Aina Blankson will be there fighting the clients' corner, as well as advising on the commercial implications of the dispute. Our aim is not only to take charge of our clients' disputes but to vigorously pursue and protect our clients' interests until a successful closing, whether through negotiation, settlement, or a judicial or arbitral decision.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
The Arbitration and Mediation Practice of Aina Blankson represents clients in high-stakes international arbitrations around the world. Our members have extensive experience in investment treaty arbitration and a broad range of international arbitration rules, including the UNICITRAL Arbitration Rule, ICC Rule, Rule of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, and the AAA International Rules for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR). The group's clients include multi-nationals and industry leaders across a wide variety of businesses, investors, financial institutions and state-owned enterprises
Maritime Law Practice
Our Shipping and maritime law practice focuses on transactional and litigation matters for clients across the world and in Nigeria. We act for clients across the spectrum of the maritime industry including shippers, carriers, ship owners, stevedores, energy companies, cruise lines, nonvessel- operating common carriers, salvage companies, shipyards, and insurers. Our service offering includes legal guidance and representation on ship brokering, chattering agreements, ship financing, maritime liens, ship registration, mortgages, claims & liens, arrests and release, accidents, salvage, carriage of goods, and damage claims amongst others.