Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our firm advises on all aspects of business and commercial law. We undertake the incorporation of companies under the Nigerian law on behalf of foreign individuals and corporate bodies. We also undertake the preparation and perfection of all commercial documents and international contracts. We have considerable experience in commercial contracts, sale of goods, receivership matters, negotiation and preparation of pre incorporation contracts, the formation and structuring of corporate entities, the purchase, asset sale, acquisition, restructuring or mergers of companies for foreign and local entities. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals corporate bodies on various aspects of Nigerian law.
General Counsel
Our Firm serves as General counsel to various organisations, which encompasses crisis management, compliance reporting and public policy advocacy.
Legal Audit
Our firm undertakes legal audit and due diligence for a wide range of public, private and public establishments to determine their legal stability and integrity. We employ the method which is best suitable for our client’s situation. While our fees are competitive, our methods are effective
Government Affairs
Our firm undertakes and advises on government affairs and regulatory matters, policy advocacy, due diligence and permits procurements. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals, and corporate bodies on various aspects of government matters in relation to Nigeria.
International Law
Our firm advises on all aspects of international law. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals, and corporate bodies on various aspects of international law in relation to Nigeria.
Wills Trust & Administration of Estates
Our Firm, advises on and undertake all probate matter.
These include:
1. Preparation, reading, resealing and proof of wills;
2. Processing of Letters of administration and grant of probate;
3. Managing and the administration of the estate of the deceased;
4. Setting up of Trust and Trust Funds;
5. Matters incidental to.
We undertake these diligently, sensitively and most important, expertly.
Media Law
Our Firm, advises on and undertakes all aspects of media law.
These include:
1. Broadcasting
2. Publishing
3. Music
4. Film & television
5. Digital media
6. Advertising and marketing
7. Theatre
Property & Real Estate
Our firm advises on and undertakes all matters related to real estate, property law, acquisition, perfection of titles ie C of O, deeds, mortgages, as well as legal matters related to property and facilities management, recovery of premises, landlord and tenants. We represent corporate and individual clients in this regard
Intellectual Property
Our firm undertakes the processing, registration, defense and enforcement of all intellectual property rights, including, patent, and trademarks, copyright as well as design. We also advise on all aspects of intellectual property law. Our clients include foreign law firms, professionals, local and foreign corporate bodies.
The key practice areas of intellectual property in Nigeria are as follows:
1. Trademark
2. Patent
3. Design
4. Copyright
These are governed by respective laws and conventions
Notary Public
Our firm provides notarial services, as respective officers are qualified to authenticate, prepare, attest, verify, witness and certify original and copy legal documents for use in Nigeria and internationally.
Labour Law
Our firm advises on all aspects of labor law for local and foreign law firms, governments, individuals and corporate bodies. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and corporate bodies on various aspects of labor law in relation to Nigeria.
Capital Market
Our firm is highly rated as advisers to businesses on raising finance from the available public markets. This includes the Stock Exchange, finance houses and international financial sources. We have experience in assisting clients on raising finance for funding and advise on the right choice of market to suit the individual business' need including both private equity funding and IPOs. We ensure that clients meet the requirements of the various markets and gain the best advantage from IPO listings.
Banking & Finance
Our firm is highly rated with negotiating, structuring and handling simple and complex financial transactions, and conducting due diligence. We also assist clients by balancing compliance in adhering to all applicable laws and regulations (which are often across multiple jurisdictions) and mediate parties by helping them reach mutually-satisfactory terms. We take an active interest in future trends that may influence a transaction. In applying analytical fact-checking and keen attention to detail, we advise the client accordingly.
Sports& Entertainment law
Sports and entertainment law incorporates various practice areas.
These include:
Contracts, labor, corporate finance, intellectual property, and conflict resolution.
Our role includes becoming knowledgeable and having understanding of the peculiarities of the client to be able to adequately protect their legal interests.
Immigration
Our firm advises on all aspects of immigration law. We have considerable experience in obtaining visas, expatriate quota, business permit, CERPAC and general immigration matters relating to Nigeria, the United States of America, Canada, Europe and the UK. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and individuals on various aspects immigration.
Debt/Asset Recovery
Our firm takes advantage of the various legal options prevailing for the benefit of our clients to recover their debts efficiently. We employ the method which is best suitable for our clients situation. While our fees are competitive, our methods are effective.
Litigation
Our firm undertakes both civil and criminal litigation. We adopt the means which will expose our clients to minimum risk and cost. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and corporate bodies on various aspects of civil and criminal law in Nigeria.
Maritime
Our firm advises on and undertake all aspects related to maritime law including: 1. maritime liens: arrest and attachment of vessels 2. regulatory and, legislative matters related to the Nigeria Customs Service, 3. vessel documentation 4. vessels: financing, regulatory compliance, and port leasing 5. labor and employment matters related to vessel crewing and rig workers 6. contracts of carriage: drafting and advising on contracts of affreightment and bills of lading 7. maritime casualties: collision, fire, groundings, general average, salvage and towage 8. maritime and rig financing, 9. cargo loss or damage claims, including bulk and containerized carriage 10. charter parties: drafting, negotiation, and arbitration 11. maritime personal injury defense 12. marine insurance including coverage advice and litigation 13. port development projects and privatization 14. oil pollution and environmental matters 15. shipbuilding and repairs, contract negotiation and litigation
Family Law
We appreciate the intricacies and sensitivity of family law matters.
Family law matters many times are occasioned by changes in emotions, relationship, trust and some cases religion. Where things go and remain right, there is bliss, however due to our human frailties, things don’t always turn out that way.
In times like this, you need that right advice, counselling and favourable resolution to the matter. We pride ourselves in doing so.
These included:
1. matrimonial causes matters,
2. child rights and adoption,
3. wills, trust and administration of estates
We have a team that will handle your matter, diligently, sensitively and most important expertly.
Public Law
As Public law lawyers, we undertake matters that covers the government’s relationship with its citizens and vis-versa.
The areas include:
1. Constitutional law
2. Tax law
3. Criminal law
4. procedural law and;
5. Human Rights Law