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At Zoe, Akyea & Co., we offer deep expertise and comprehensive legal services in shipping, commodities, and international trade disputes.
Our seasoned lawyers have significant experience across a wide spectrum of “dry” and “wet” shipping matters and “hard” and “soft” commodities, ensuring tailored solutions that drive business success.
Our Shipping practice encompasses all aspects of maritime law. We represent a wide array of stakeholders, including shipowners, charterers, insurers, financial institutions, and cargo owners, addressing both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Key areas include:
Marine Insurance Claims: Advising on disputes involving hull, cargo, and liability insurance policies.
Ship Construction and Repair: Handling disputes over shipbuilding contracts, maintenance, and repairs.
Admiralty Actions: Expertise in vessel arrests, statutory detentions, and exercising rights over bunkers and cargo.
Ship Sale and Purchase Disputes: Representing clients in disputes arising from sale contracts and financing arrangements.
Our lawyers regularly appear in the superior courts of Ghana and are also appointed as arbitrators in international maritime disputes, offering both local insight and global reach.
Our Commodities practice handles the full range of disputes and transactions related to hard and soft commodities, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, sugar, grains, and chemicals.
We frequently act on behalf of sellers, buyers, insurers, and financial institutions, leveraging our industry knowledge to resolve disputes efficiently and strategically.
Our services include:
Contractual Disputes: Advising on breaches, performance, and interpretation of international trade agreements.
Trade Finance: Representing financial institutions and traders in matters involving letters of credit, guarantees, and structured trade finance.
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Resolving international trade disputes through arbitration and mediation.
Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients on compliance with Ghanaian and international trade regulations.
Comprehensive Sector Knowledge: From marine insurance to commodity trading, we bring industry-specific insight to every matter.
Litigation and Arbitration Excellence: Our lawyers regularly appear in Ghana’s superior courts and arbitrations in high-stakes disputes.
Tailored Solutions: We deliver pragmatic and innovative strategies designed to meet the unique needs of our clients in the shipping and commodities sectors.
Global and Local Reach: With a strong presence in Ghana and experience in international matters, we are well-positioned to handle cross-border challenges.
Whether you are navigating a complex marine insurance claim, resolving a commodities dispute, or ensuring compliance in international trade, Zoe, Akyea & Co. is your trusted legal partner.
Our team combines technical expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver results that matter.
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