The Firm is also involved in shipping law and admiralty matters including the establishment of shipping companies in Nigeria and abroad, registration of ships and mortgages thereon, chartering, sale and purchase; also, on matters relating to the financing of shipping operations and the banking side of the business; also, on matters concerning the management of ships and the establishment in Nigeria of branches of foreign management or related companies under the general ordinary provisions or under special laws granting beneficial tax status to the operation.