Business Law

From incorporation to the funding round and the board that comes with it. The commercial spine of a growing company.

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We provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that helps businesses establish strong foundations, manage risk and seize growth opportunities in Nigeria and across African markets. Whether you are launching a start-up, expanding into new jurisdictions, raising capital or restructuring an established business, we work alongside you as trusted legal advisers to deliver solutions that align with your commercial objectives.

We understand the unique legal, regulatory and commercial realities of doing business in Africa. We combine legal expertise with strategic business insight to help clients navigate complex transactions, comply with evolving regulations and build sustainable businesses.

Business Law

Corporate Advisory

We advise companies throughout every stage of the business lifecycle—from incorporation and early-stage growth to regional expansion, investment and exit.

Our corporate advisory services include:

Company formation and corporate structuring

Corporate governance and board advisory

Mergers, acquisitions and disposals

Joint ventures and strategic partnerships

Business restructuring and reorganisations

Venture capital and private equity transactions

Investment structuring and fundraising

Shareholder agreements and founder arrangements

Due diligence and transaction support

Strategic legal advisory for founders, investors and high-growth businesses

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Commercial Contracts

Strong commercial relationships are built on well-drafted agreements. We prepare, review and negotiate contracts that protect our clients’ interests while supporting long-term commercial success.

Our commercial contracts practice includes:

Commercial agreements

Supplier and distribution agreements

Customer and service contracts

Technology and software agreements

SaaS and cloud services agreements

Licensing and franchising arrangements

Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

Partnership and collaboration agreements

Procurement contracts

Contract negotiation and risk management

Breach of contract claims and disputes resolution

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Labour & Employment

People are at the heart of every successful business. We help employers manage employment relationships while ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws.

Our employment services include:

Employment contracts and executive agreements

Workplace policies and employee handbooks

HR legal advisory

Employee benefits, share options and incentive schemes

Disciplinary and grievance procedures

Termination and redundancy advice

Employment disputes

Immigration and work permit advisory

Workforce restructuring

Cross-border employment matters

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Regulatory Compliance

Businesses operating across multiple sectors require a clear understanding of changing legal and regulatory requirements. We help businesses identify, manage and comply with regulatory obligations while reducing legal and operational risk within their particular sector of operation.

Our services include:

Regulatory compliance assessments

Corporate compliance programmes

Industry-specific regulatory advisory

Governance and ethics frameworks

Risk and compliance management

Licensing and regulatory approvals

Anti-corruption and compliance advisory

Cross-border regulatory support

Ongoing legal compliance monitoring

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