Our Practices

Corporate & Commercial

Our Corporate & Commercial Practice

Our Corporate & Commercial specialists possess a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business environments. They leverage deep expertise in contracts, regulations, and market dynamics to assist clients across a wide range of industries and sectors

Whether we are advising on Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances Finance & Capital Markets or Commercial Contracts, our team leverages deep expertise in legal frameworks, business acumen and evolving regulations to advise clients across a wide range of industries and markets. Our corporate practice group delivers proactive legal counsel, helping clients navigate complex and evolving regulatory environments. Our deep expertise and specialized skills ensure businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes, optimizing operations and minimizing risk.

We provide a full range of business advisory services, covering every aspect of corporate and commercial law. This includes guidance on choosing and establishing corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and other business structures, strategizing and facilitating foreign investment while ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and liquidations. We provide tailored advice on fulfilling compliance obligations across various industries and jurisdictions, as well as company secretarial services to ensure adherence to corporate governance codes, record-keeping, and directors' responsibilities.

We pride ourselves on our proactive approach. Beyond immediate compliance, we anticipate future regulatory trends to help you strategically plan and minimize potential disruptions to your business. Contact us to discover how our comprehensive, forward-thinking corporate services can support your success.

Representative Experience

Advised on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of Diesel and Gasoline Facilities as well Fuel Supply Contracts relating to the construction of the $2 billion Kano - Maradi standard guage rail by Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited.

Advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on the development, deployment and issuance of the Nigeria National Domestic Card Scheme "AFRIGO", the first domestic card scheme in Nigeria.

Advised on disputes relating to the 570 million dollars privatization of the Ihobvor open-cycle gas turbine power plant with 507 megawatts capacity and the 415 million dollars privatization of the Egbema NIPP power plant with 338 megawatts capacity.

Was part of the legal team that represented the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in recovery services involving loan facilities granted to individuals and organisations by the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc.