Our firm is widely experienced in conducting searches, investigation of individuals and corporate bodies on behalf of our diverse client base. These investigative activities are by way of conducting due diligence examinations of companies, their officers, and their legal compliance status. We have garnered considerable experience in this area having been involved in conducting legal, corporate and real estate due diligence on behalf of Core Investors in Nigeria.

The Firm is in a position to advise and guide prospective foreign investors on Nigerian Compliance procedures and regulatory consents and all other aspects of Nigerian Investment law and practice including Immigration matters. The Firm can structure Joint Venture projects between foreign and Nigerian entities and equally assist and guide investors seeking to divest from such companies. These tasks are considerably facilitated by our experience and knowledge of Government and its workings acquired by virtue of our intergovernmental relationships and our network of contacts within the public sector.

The Firm is dedicated to offering valuable insight, understanding and knowledge of the workings of government and its various regulatory agencies to clients. Such regulatory agencies include the Corporate Affairs Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Broadcasting Commission, Nigerian Communications Commission and the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

The Firm can structure and prepare a variety of agreements, financial and other documentation for single or multi-currency denominated facilities for Nigerian and International Companies and Banks. Particular attention is given to the creation and perfection of securities for these financing arrangements. Considerable in-house expertise and experience has been amassed in this area of the law, equipping us to effectively represent the interests of either borrowers or lenders in these transactions. We have the in-house competence to structure and advice on a whole range of insurance and re-insurance related matters.

The Insurance sector in Nigeria is witnessing changes and developments. Our lawyers have indepth local knowledge and experience in this industry.

The Firm's access to a vast and highly specialized data bank of precedents in the field of real estate, commercial property and mortgage financing ensures that clients benefit from its ability to rapidly create forms and structures to meet their diverse needs. Our extensive knowledge, understanding and goodwill within the regulatory framework enable us to process these transactions through all necessary regulatory consent procedures to completion.

The Firm is in a position to offer an all-embracing range of services in the area of Company Law and such specific areas of corporate finance, particularly the public or private issue of securities. We are able to offer guidance to companies seeking to raise capital from the capital or money markets or seeking quotation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. We can advise structure and guide our clients through the implementation of these transactions and through a variety of business combinations, mergers, demergers and domestic or complex cross border acquisitions, divestment, capital and corporate restructuring. Guidance in this context spans governmental regulatory, corporate and shareholders compliance and approval procedures.

By virtue of our detailed knowledge of the workings and structure of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, our firm is poised and equipped to act for various NCC Licensed communications companies in Nigeria including the major private telephone providers. With the current explosion in Communication in Nigeria we intend to further expand our scope in this area of the Law.

The range of services currently provided by this practice in the media and entertainment area include the negotiation and drafting of all entertainment agreements, whether related to television, film, and music or otherwise. Assisting and advising companies with respect to legal matters relating to their marketing and advertising departments.

The Economic boom in Nigeria means that as unprecedented number of business and project are being launched on a daily basis in the country. In recognition of this trend and in line with the government’s policy of effecting foreign investment, the firm has taken an active role in this specific sector, and we provide a complete service for companies and businesses of all types.

Very few transactions have no tax implications. Tax considerations will often affect and may even dictate the form of a transaction. The Firm therefore pays particular attention to the tax implications of every area of its practice in order to ensure that at all times clients are advised on the tax implications of proposed transactions or of their operations in general. The objective is to develop tax efficient structures to meet the commercial aims of clients, guide clients through compliance procedures and handle taxation disputes for clients if and when the need arises.

With the rapid increase in the incidence of faking/imitation of goods, piracy and market competition, we anticipate continued growth in this area of practice.

The Firm is able to advice on ship finance, registration and compliance regulations in Nigeria. We have the potential to expand our practice in this area. Aviation, Shipping Law and Finance.

We are well able to handle all litigation matters, which arise in any of the diverse areas of law. We are particularly active in the area of corporate, banking and financial matters including securities, schemes of arrangement, debt recoveries and the procedures that inevitably attend corporate insolvencies. We have successfully prosecuted and defended several matters in the Superior Court of record. We are fully equipped to handle both commercial disputes before the Courts of law and matters, which at the option of the client are referred to arbitration. The foregoing notwithstanding our objective is to remain innovative and versatile.

This area of law is particularly relevant to our commercial client. Advice on these matters generally focuses on the regulations surrounding the importation and exportation of goods in the different Jurisdictions. The regulations involve such issues as labeling, packaging, points of origin etc. Additionally, the firm offers advice on the various customs duties and tariffs, as well as the possibility of operating in existing free trade zones in the region.

Construction & Real Estate Development is one of the fastest growing industries in Nigeria. Consequently, the firm has developed a strong practice in this particular field over years. Today, our lawyers are able to manage projects of all sizes, from the smallest to the most complex. Our lawyers assist and advise developers in mega projects. This includes advising the client on administrative, environmental and constitutional issues, as well as dealing with various public authorities. As a result of the Firm's years of experience in this area of law, our lawyers have become experts on the administrative and legal aspects of projects. Our Client in this field come from the private sectors which include Developers, Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Financiers and Maintainers. Significantly, our clients are behind some of the most prestigious projects in Nigeria. The key to our success in this area is our ability to work closely with our clients through all stages of a project from conception to completion. We understand that serving our clients best interests means working with them from the outset providing them with practical, cost effective advice for dispute avoidance and resolution.

Employment & Labour Laws of Nigeria are continuously developing and changing. As a result of globalization, employment matters today normally have a cross-border and local dimension to them. Our team of Local Expert coupled with our International lawyers provide commercially sound practical advice tailored to our clients' individual commercial needs. We advise on all aspects of employment and labour issues from hiring, firing, HR matters, relationship breakdowns, breach of contract, conditions in the workplace, restricting and dispute resolution.

Energy & Environmental matters today affect almost every type of business. Our team is knowledgeable and up-to-date in this rapidly changing and constantly developing area of law.