Legal Practice Area

Mergers & Acquisitions

End-to-end M&A legal advisory — from strategic due diligence and deal structuring through to regulatory approvals, SPA negotiation, and post-merger integration across Nigeria and Africa.

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Overview

Guiding transactions that transform businesses

Our M&A practice advises acquirers, targets, and financial advisers on the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and divestments in Nigeria and across the African continent. We combine deep sector knowledge with transactional expertise to deliver deals that create lasting value.

Nigerian M&A requires navigation of FIRS, FCCPC, CBN, and SEC regulatory frameworks. Our team has developed an unparalleled understanding of the approval processes and timelines involved, enabling us to structure transactions that are both commercially optimal and regulatorily sound.

From small bolt-on acquisitions to complex multi-jurisdictional deals involving multiple regulatory filings, we bring the same precision and commitment to every mandate.

What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

Legal Due Diligence

Comprehensive legal due diligence on targets — reviewing corporate records, contracts, litigation, IP, real estate, and regulatory compliance.

Deal Structuring

Advising on share versus asset purchases, tax-efficient structures, earn-outs, and consideration mechanisms tailored to your transaction objectives.

SPA & Transaction Documents

Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger plans, and all ancillary transaction documentation.

Regulatory Approvals

Managing FCCPC merger filings, CBN and SEC approvals, and sector-specific regulatory notifications required to close your transaction.

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Advising PE/VC funds and portfolio companies on investments, exits, management buyouts, and secondary transactions in Nigeria.

Post-Merger Integration

Legal support for post-closing integration — entity rationalisation, employee transfers, contract novations, and IP assignments.

Our Methodology

Executing deals with precision and speed

Strategic Assessment

We analyse the deal rationale, identify key risks, and provide upfront advice on structure and strategy before work begins in earnest.

Due Diligence

We conduct thorough legal due diligence and produce a focused report that highlights material risks and deal-breakers rather than burying them in volume.

Negotiation & Documentation

We negotiate hard on the issues that matter — warranties, indemnities, completion mechanics — while keeping the transaction moving forward.

Regulatory Clearance & Close

We manage the regulatory approval process in parallel with transaction documentation to achieve the fastest possible deal close.