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Full-service corporate legal support covering company formation, commercial contracts, joint ventures, and governance for businesses at every stage of growth in Nigeria and across Africa.

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Overview

Your trusted partner for corporate legal matters

Our Corporate & Commercial practice is the cornerstone of our firm. We advise Nigerian companies, multinationals, and entrepreneurs on every aspect of their corporate and commercial affairs — from inception to exit.

We understand that business moves fast, and our lawyers are equipped to provide timely, commercially minded advice that enables our clients to seize opportunities and mitigate risks with confidence.

Our team has advised on landmark corporate transactions across multiple sectors, bringing a blend of technical legal excellence and deep commercial understanding to every engagement.

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What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

Company Formation & Structuring

Incorporation, CAC registration, regulatory licences, and the design of optimal holding structures for domestic and foreign investors.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting and negotiating supply agreements, distribution contracts, agency agreements, licensing arrangements, and service contracts.

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Structuring and documenting joint venture arrangements, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements with clearly defined exit mechanisms.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Legal due diligence, transaction structuring, SPA negotiation, and regulatory approvals for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.

Corporate Governance

Board advisory, CAMA compliance, directors' duties, and corporate secretarial support for listed and private companies.

Foreign Direct Investment

Advising foreign investors on NIPC registration, pioneer status applications, and investment protection frameworks under Nigerian law.

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Our Methodology

Commercial insight driving legal excellence

1

Commercial Understanding

We begin by understanding your business objectives, industry context, and risk tolerance before developing a legal strategy aligned with your goals.

2

Transaction Structuring

We identify the optimal legal and tax-efficient structure for your transaction, advising on trade-offs between different approaches.

3

Documentation & Negotiation

We draft comprehensive, clear transaction documents and negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible commercial terms.

4

Regulatory Completion

We manage all CAC filings, NIPC registrations, and regulatory approvals required to complete your transaction and protect your interests.

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Our Corporate & Commercial team provides the legal foundation that ambitious businesses need. Let us help you structure, protect, and grow your enterprise.

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