About Us
We act for the companies building Africa’s future economy, and the investors funding them.
Our Vision
To be a leading business, innovation and technology law firm in Africa, empowering organisations to innovate, invest and grow through exceptional legal and strategic counsel.
Our Mission
To deliver commercially focused, forward-thinking legal solutions that help businesses, innovators and investors navigate Africa’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape with confidence, enabling sustainable growth and lasting impact.
Who We Are
We are a business, innovation and technology focused law firm with a continental outlook. We work with investors, technology enabled companies and innovative businesses of all shapes and sizes. We provide comprehensive and concise business focused legal advice that help start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs and corporates operate effectively within Africa’s dynamic business and regulatory landscape.
Our approach is built around combining legal excellence with commercial insight. We provide practical, concise and business-focused legal solutions that enable organisations to launch, grow, scale and operate effectively in Africa’s dynamic markets.
With expertise spanning multiple sectors and jurisdictions, we focus on areas where business, innovation and technology converge. We understand that today’s businesses require more than traditional legal advice — they need strategic partners who understand growth, disruption, regulation and the opportunities created by emerging technologies.
At Covent, we deliver legal solutions designed to support ambition, protect value and unlock opportunities across Africa.
What We Do
Covent is a specialist business, innovation and technology law firm built for the modern African economy. We advise investors, founders, high-growth businesses, corporates, public institutions and innovation-driven organisations navigating the legal and regulatory realities of doing business in Nigeria and across Africa.
Our practice sits where commerce, technology and innovation converge. We combine deep legal expertise with commercial thinking to deliver practical advice that supports growth, manages risk and unlocks opportunity.
Whether launching a start-up, raising investment, expanding into new markets, protecting intellectual property or deploying emerging technologies, our clients rely on us as strategic legal partners—not simply legal advisers. We understand both the law and the industries shaping Africa’s future.
Why Us?
Deep Expertise. Commercial Understanding. Responsive Legal Partnership.
Covent combines specialist expertise with the agility, efficiency and personal service required by modern businesses operating in Africa.
Specialist Focus With Deep Industry Knowledge
We are focused on specific high-value practice areas where business, innovation and technology intersect. This allows us to develop deep expertise, provide strategic insight and deliver solutions tailored to the realities of our clients’ industries.
Senior-Level Attention & Personal Client Service
Our clients work directly with experienced partners and senior associates who understand their businesses and provide hands-on strategic guidance. We prioritise strong relationships, accessibility and meaningful engagement.
Commercially Practical & Cost-Effective Solutions
Our efficient operating model enables us to provide high-quality legal services with a more flexible and cost-effective approach than many traditional large and mid-sized firms. We focus resources on delivering value rather than unnecessary bureaucracy.
Agile, Responsive & Technology-Enabled
We leverage technology, streamlined processes and proactive management to provide faster turnaround times, improved communication and efficient service delivery. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to changing client needs and market developments.
Strategic Partnerships Across Africa
Through strong referral relationships with trusted attorneys, consultants and professionals across jurisdictions, we provide clients with access to broader expertise while maintaining a consistent standard of service.
Business-Focused Legal Advice
We do more than identify legal issues — we help clients solve business problems. Our advice is designed to support growth, manage risk, protect innovation and create sustainable commercial value.
A Modern Alternative to Traditional Law Firms
With limited bureaucracy, focused expertise and a proactive approach, Covent combines the depth of specialist firms with the flexibility and responsiveness businesses need in today’s fast-moving environment.
We are committed to being a trusted legal partner for businesses shaping Africa’s future — helping clients navigate complexity, embrace innovation and achieve their ambitions.