Practice Areas
Depth where it matters most
Thirteen practice areas, one standard of counsel. Each engagement is led by a lawyer accountable for the outcome.
01 / Practice
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in complex commercial and civil disputes at every level of the Nigerian court system, and in arbitration and mediation where a commercial resolution is preferable to litigation.
Services
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Mediation and negotiated settlement
- Appellate advocacy
- Enforcement of judgments and awards
- Regulatory and administrative proceedings
02 / Practice
Corporate & Commercial Law
We advise founders, boards and institutional investors on corporate structuring, governance and the commercial agreements that underpin day-to-day business in Nigeria.
Services
- Company incorporation and restructuring
- Shareholder and joint venture agreements
- Corporate governance advisory
- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial contract drafting and review
- Corporate secretarial services
03 / Practice
Energy, Oil & Gas
Our energy practice draws on doctoral-level research in petroleum law and hands-on experience in contract negotiation, licensing and regulatory engagement across the Nigerian energy value chain.
Services
- Petroleum Industry Act compliance
- Licensing, leases and frontier acreage
- Host community development trusts
- Oil divestment and farm-in/farm-out
- Gas licensing and commercialisation
- Energy regulatory and NUPRC/NMDPRA advisory
04 / Practice
Mining & Natural Resources
We support exploration and mining companies through the licensing, environmental and community frameworks that govern Nigeria's solid minerals sector.
Services
- Mineral title acquisition and transfer
- Mining lease and permit compliance
- Community development agreements
- Environmental impact and remediation
- Royalty and fiscal advisory
- Dispute resolution in mining projects
05 / Practice
International Law
We advise on the intersection of Nigerian law and the international legal order, including investment treaty protection, sovereign obligations and cross-border regulatory regimes.
Services
- Investment treaty protection
- Public international law opinions
- International commercial arbitration
- Treaty implementation advisory
- Sanctions and export controls
- Climate and environmental obligations
06 / Practice
Cross-Border Transactions
We coordinate with counsel across jurisdictions to structure, negotiate and close transactions that touch Nigeria and international markets.
Services
- Cross-border M&A support
- International supply and offtake agreements
- Currency, tax and repatriation structuring
- Multi-jurisdictional due diligence
- Choice of law and forum strategy
- Cross-border energy transactions
07 / Practice
Technology & Fintech
We help technology and financial technology businesses launch and scale within Nigeria's evolving digital and payments regulatory framework.
Services
- CBN and SEC licensing support
- NDPA data protection compliance
- Platform terms and product counsel
- Fintech partnership agreements
- Intellectual property protection
- Digital asset regulatory advisory
08 / Practice
Employment Law
We advise employers on the full employment lifecycle, from contracting and policy design to restructuring and contested terminations.
Services
- Employment contracts and handbooks
- Expatriate quota and immigration support
- Redundancy and restructuring
- Disciplinary and grievance processes
- National Industrial Court litigation
- Executive compensation advisory
09 / Practice
Real Estate
We handle acquisitions, developments and leases with rigorous title due diligence and a clear view of the regulatory approvals required.
Services
- Title investigation and perfection
- Sale, lease and tenancy agreements
- Property development structuring
- Joint venture development agreements
- Land use and planning approvals
- Property dispute resolution
10 / Practice
Regulatory Compliance
We design compliance frameworks that satisfy Nigerian regulators while remaining workable for the businesses that must live with them.
Services
- Compliance audits and gap analysis
- Policy and control design
- AML/CFT frameworks
- Regulatory investigations
- Licence renewals and filings
- Board compliance training
11 / Practice
Government Relations
We help clients present their case to government stakeholders lawfully, credibly and effectively.
Services
- Regulator and ministry engagement
- Public procurement advisory
- Concession and PPP structuring
- Stakeholder mapping
- Government contract negotiation
- Administrative law remedies
12 / Practice
Legislative & Public Policy
Drawing on published scholarship in energy and environmental law, we support legislative drafting, policy analysis and reform advocacy.
Services
- Bill and regulation drafting
- Legislative impact analysis
- Policy research and position papers
- Public hearing representation
- Regulatory reform advocacy
- Comparative legislative review
13 / Practice
Foreign Investment Advisory
We guide foreign investors through entity setup, approvals and protections so capital can be deployed and returns repatriated with certainty.
Services
- Market entry structuring
- NIPC registration and business permits
- Certificates of capital importation
- Investment incentives and pioneer status
- Local content compliance
- Investment protection strategy