About Michael Abiiba

Michael Abiiba is a new partner with Bloomfield LP. He also specialises in dispute resolution and shipping matters and has appeared in landmark proceedings before superior courts, and domestic and international dispute resolution tribunals. He represents local and international clients, government departments and non-governmental organisations. Michael played a key role in the firm’s successful advice to Sea Trucks Group Limited (in liquidation) in relation to the restructuring of its operations, including the repossession of vessels chartered in Nigeria and the amicable resolution of protracted litigation before superior/appellate courts in Nigeria – this remains the largest Nigerian shipping and oil services dispute to date. Michael is a member of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association, among other professional affiliations.