Five core legal practices. Seven industry specialisations. Built around the sectors and transaction types where our clients operate — and where we go deep.
The legal disciplines that form the core of our advisory work — each led by a partner with deep expertise in the relevant area of law and a track record of delivery at the highest level.
We advise clients on structuring transactions, negotiating agreements and managing corporate governance matters — covering M&A, joint ventures, company secretarial, due diligence, commercial contracts and corporate restructuring.
We advise clients on ethical governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and policies aligned with local and international standards — including AML/CFT advisory, ESG governance, corporate audits and public procurement compliance.
We represent clients in commercial litigation, international arbitration and regulatory proceedings — including enforcement of judgments, emergency injunctions and pre-dispute risk advisory to prevent matters from escalating.
We support clients with strategic planning, operational risk management, corporate sustainability and commercial structuring for growth — including feasibility studies, tax structuring, business intelligence and PPP advisory.
We provide discreet advisory to high-net-worth individuals and family offices on estate planning, succession, trust structures, asset protection and intergenerational wealth arrangements.
The sectors where our team has built accumulated expertise — enabling us to advise on the commercial, regulatory and operational dimensions that only come from working deeply inside an industry over time.
Specialist upstream and midstream advisory on licences, concession agreements, farm-in/farm-out transactions, FPSO contracts and regulatory compliance under the Petroleum Industry Act.
We advise sponsors, developers, contractors and public institutions on the legal and commercial structuring of infrastructure projects — including power generation, PPP concessions, EPC contracts, project finance and government interface.
We advise developers, contractors and investors on construction contracts, development transactions, regulatory approvals, property acquisitions, joint ventures and land titling across Nigeria.
We advise banks, financial institutions, fintechs and borrowers on lending transactions, security structuring, regulatory compliance, CBN and SEC filings, and capital markets documentation.
We advise clients in the maritime, aviation and logistics sectors on regulatory compliance, ship registration, port operations, carriage of goods disputes and cross-border transport arrangements.
We advise technology companies, start-ups and investors on IP protection, data privacy, technology contracts, e-commerce regulation and venture capital transactions.
We advise government agencies, parastatals and public institutions on legal frameworks, procurement processes, regulatory reforms, inter-governmental agreements and public law matters.
Our partners are ready to engage. Tell us about your situation and we will advise on how Bowyard Partners can help.