Practice Areas
We act as think-tanks and strategists.
Real Estate & Property Law
The real estate and construction sector is continuously evolving in Nigeria and we have remained at the forefront of the real estate management and construction law related transactions in our jurisdiction.
We are poised to providing standard drafting and negotiation support to advising clients on real estate financing transactions, project finance, mortgage schemes and other property acquisition transactions. We have advised many clients in connection with real estate acquisition, financing and construction of several real estate projects in Nigeria. Many of these projects require us to advise on the regulatory framework for development of the properties, procurement of the relevant approvals, establishment of the project companies as well as undertaking extensive due diligence to determine the ownership and proprietary rights of the relevant properties.
Banking & Finance
We are recognized for our work in domestic and cross border transactions. In recent times, we have advised borrowers and lenders on debt, asset management, acquisition, fintech, Islamic and project financing transactions.
With an exceptional knowledge of the projects and infrastructure environment in Nigeria and globally, we are able to provide cutting edge quick turnaround advisory services to our clients in connection with project structuring, financing, work outs and restructurings.
We represent lenders and borrowers in some of the largest and most complicated financing transactions. Our clients include corporate companies, insurance companies, finance companies, investment and merchant banking firms, private investment funds and other institutional lenders and investors. We advise on all types of financing transactions including:
- First & second lien loan facilities;
• Real estate finance;
• Acquisition financing;
• Leveraged recapitalization financing;
• Asset-backed financing;
• Workouts, restructuring & exit financing;
• Private placement;
• Debt restructure & recovery and assets collateralization
Immigration, Labour & Employment Law
Our acclaimed Immigration, Labour and Employment law practice provides top notch, fast and excellent legal support in the immigration, labour and employment sector, with an ultimate degree of client satisfaction and care. We perfectly understand the diverse and changing legal landscape both domestically and internationally, and we support our clients accordingly.
We are a one stop shop for foreign participants in the Nigerian business sector as well as for Nigerian participants in cross border and international commerce in foreign jurisdictions. We provide regulatory compliance advisory and due diligence support to individuals and corporate entities vis-à-vis expatriate mobility advisory, in accordance with government and industry requirements from country to country.
Our Immigration practice provides assistance in obtaining work and resident permits and business permits. The team also offers consular advice and assistance with obtaining out-bound business and work visas for other countries with embassies in Nigeria.
Our team offers extensive labour and employment services with specific focus on employment advisory and employment litigation. We help both domestic companies and multinationals create recruitment policies, work processes, remuneration and pension policies, as well as internal guidelines in accordance with obtainable industry regulations and best practices.
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Professional Negotiators & Mediators
Disputes are inevitable in human and business relations. However, the effective and timeous resolution of same is crucial to the continuity and success of such businesses. Our Alternative Dispute Resolution practice is indeed integrated into all of our service areas.
We act as professional negotiators & mediators for our various clients. Our law practice’s primary objective is to ensure that disputes arising from the business and commercial activities of our clients are effectively resolved with minimum expenditure of time and resources and amicably by our clients.
Commercial & Corporate Law Practice
We are a leading commercial law practice that has carved a niche for itself in the negotiation and structuring of commercially viable and legally enforceable agreements for our clients. Our Dispute Resolution practice is well equipped to help you navigate commercial disputes, while securing your best interest.
The ultimate goal of our corporate & commercial law practice is to satisfy our clients by providing a seamless one-stop service integrating their diverse business interests. In addition, our law practice also ensures that clients comply with the laws applicable to them and are proactive in ensuring that clients are constantly updated with information that may affect their business objectives and interests. We advise on commercial & corporate decision making and act on behalf of public & private companies and partnerships in dealing with the tax implications of commercial transactions as well as advising on tax efficient business practices. In Nigeria and globally, tax is the new oil. With ever changing tax policies and obligations for individuals and corporate entities, traversing the tax terrain requires the expertise and experience of a tested and trusted guide. We are that guide.
General Legal Consultancy & Corporate Legal Advisory Services
Are you looking for a good business lawyer who could assist you in almost every aspect of your business, from basic compliance, copyright and trademark advice to formal business incorporation and general legal advisory? Fulfill your legal requirements for your business, anytime and anywhere? We can facilitate ease of doing business in any part of the world and act as your think-tanks and strategists.