101 Ebitu Ukiwe Stret, Jabi District, Abuja FCT
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Corporate & Commercial Law

Comprehensive corporate legal services including mergers & acquisitions, company secretariat services, regulatory compliance, and strategic business counsel.

Overview

Our Corporate and Commercial Law practice serves as the backbone for businesses seeking comprehensive legal support throughout their lifecycle. From startup formation to complex corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing regulatory compliance, we provide strategic legal counsel that drives business success.

With deep expertise in Nigerian corporate law and international best practices, we advise multinational corporations, domestic enterprises, financial institutions, and emerging companies across all sectors of the economy. Our approach combines technical legal excellence with practical business insight to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.

₦200B+
Transaction Value
300+
Companies Incorporated
50+
M&A Transactions
100+
Active Corporate Clients

Core Corporate Services

Company Formation & Structuring

Complete incorporation services, optimal corporate structures, and regulatory registrations for all business types.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic M&A advisory, due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration support.

Corporate Governance

Board advisory, governance frameworks, compliance systems, and risk management strategies.

Securities & Capital Markets

Public offerings, private placements, regulatory compliance, and investor relations support.

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Strategic alliances, joint venture structuring, partnership agreements, and collaboration frameworks.

Corporate Restructuring

Reorganizations, spin-offs, demergers, and corporate transformation initiatives.

Company Secretariat Services

Our comprehensive company secretariat services ensure your business maintains full regulatory compliance while you focus on core operations. We serve as trusted corporate secretaries for numerous public and private companies across Nigeria.

Statutory Compliance

Annual Returns & Filings

Timely preparation and filing of all statutory returns with CAC, FIRS, and other regulatory bodies.

Board Meeting Support

Meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute taking, and resolution drafting services.

Share Registry Management

Comprehensive shareholder register maintenance, share transfer processing, and dividend management.

Regulatory Liaison

Interface with regulators, permit renewals, and ongoing compliance monitoring across all jurisdictions.

Our M&A Expertise

We have successfully advised on some of the largest and most complex M&A transactions in Nigeria, providing end-to-end transaction support from initial strategy through closing and integration. Our team combines legal expertise with business acumen to structure deals that create value and minimize risk.

Commercial Law Services

Our commercial law practice covers the full spectrum of business transactions and relationships, ensuring our clients' commercial activities are legally protected and optimally structured.

Contract Drafting & Review

Comprehensive contract services including supply agreements, distribution contracts, and service agreements.

Commercial Real Estate

Property acquisitions, leasing, development agreements, and real estate investment structures.

Intellectual Property

IP strategy, trademark registration, copyright protection, and technology transfer agreements.

Employment Law

Employment contracts, HR policies, executive compensation, and workplace compliance issues.

Data Protection & Privacy

NDPR compliance, data governance frameworks, and privacy policy development.

Competition Law

Antitrust compliance, merger clearances, and competition law advisory services.

Sector Expertise

Our corporate practice spans multiple industries, allowing us to provide specialized advice tailored to sector-specific challenges and opportunities:

Financial Services

Banks, insurance companies, fintech startups, and investment management firms.

Oil & Gas

IOCs, NOCs, service companies, and downstream operations across the energy value chain.

Technology & Telecommunications

Software companies, telecom operators, digital platforms, and emerging technology businesses.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing companies, industrial operations, and supply chain enterprises.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare service providers.

Infrastructure & Construction

Engineering firms, construction companies, and infrastructure development projects.

Our Corporate Advisory Process

1

Initial Consultation

Understanding your business objectives, challenges, and regulatory environment.

2

Strategic Planning

Developing comprehensive legal strategies aligned with your business goals.

3

Implementation

Executing agreed strategies with careful attention to legal and commercial details.

4

Ongoing Support

Providing continuous legal support and advisory services as your business evolves.

Why Choose Our Corporate Practice?

Our corporate and commercial law practice is distinguished by our deep understanding of the Nigerian business environment, combined with international best practices and innovative legal solutions. We pride ourselves on being trusted business advisors, not just legal service providers.

Comprehensive Service Delivery

From initial incorporation to complex corporate transactions, we provide end-to-end legal support that grows with your business. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures all aspects of your corporate legal needs are addressed efficiently and effectively.

Regulatory Excellence

We maintain current knowledge of Nigeria's evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring our clients remain compliant while taking advantage of new opportunities. Our proactive approach to regulatory change helps clients stay ahead of compliance requirements.

Commercial Focus

Every legal recommendation we make is evaluated through a commercial lens. We understand that legal solutions must make business sense, and we work closely with clients to ensure our advice supports their strategic objectives and enhances their competitive position.