Legal Counsel, Wherever You Are.

A private meeting with a lawyer to talk through your situation, understand where you stand and decide what to do next. The lawyer reviews your circumstances, identifies the legal issues, discusses possible approaches and advises on next steps. It suits anyone with a legal question, whether personal or about a business.

A further meeting after your first consultation, when your situation has moved on, new documents have arrived or you are ready to decide. The lawyer reviews what has changed, identifies any new legal issues, discusses the approaches still open to you and advises on the next step.

A considered written opinion on a specific legal question, setting out the law, how it applies to your facts and the conclusions reached. The lawyer reviews the circumstances and documents, identifies the legal issues, analyses the possible approaches and advises on next steps in writing. Businesses, investors, lenders and individuals use opinions to support an important decision or to satisfy a bank or other third party.

A structured review of the legal risks in your business, from how it is set up and the contracts it relies on to its staff, brand and regulatory obligations. The lawyer reviews your circumstances, identifies the legal issues and gaps, discusses ways to reduce each risk and advises on priorities. It suits founders, directors and owners before growth, investment or a major decision.

A private review of your personal legal position, covering matters such as property, family arrangements, employment, debts and plans for your estate. The lawyer reviews your circumstances, identifies the legal issues, discusses possible approaches and advises on what to put in place first. It suits individuals and families, including Nigerians abroad.

Advice on what an existing contract means for you, whether you have already signed it or a disagreement has arisen over its terms. The lawyer reviews the contract and the circumstances, identifies the legal issues, discusses the possible approaches and advises on how to respond.

Tailored legal advice on a matter that does not fit a standard service, such as a new venture, an unusual transaction or a sensitive personal decision. The lawyer reviews your circumstances, identifies the legal issues, discusses possible approaches and advises on next steps, with the scope shaped around your questions and timetable.

An in depth first assessment for matters involving several parties, significant sums, overlapping issues or more than one area of law. The lawyer reviews the circumstances and documents, identifies the legal issues, discusses the possible approaches and advises on a plan before significant work begins.

A contract drafted for your transaction rather than adapted from a template. The lawyer tailors it to the deal, your objectives, the applicable law and the risks identified. It suits businesses and individuals entering an arrangement that matters to them and that standard forms do not cover well.

Send us a contract before you sign and a lawyer reads every clause, explains in plain English what it means for you and suggests what to change. When you ask, the lawyer can also negotiate the changes with the other side. It covers employment offers, tenancy agreements, supplier and service contracts, loan terms and partnership papers, and personal agreements such as insurance policies, school and care contracts, vehicle finance and building contracts.

A confidentiality agreement that protects information you share with a potential partner, investor, supplier, employee or contractor. It suits businesses and founders about to discuss ideas, data or plans with someone outside the business.

An employment contract for your business that sets out pay, hours, leave, confidentiality, probation and how the employment can end, in line with Nigerian labour law. It suits employers hiring their first staff or replacing outdated contracts, and you receive a version you can reuse for staff in the same role.

An agreement for engaging a consultant or independent contractor, or for offering your own consultancy services. It sets out the scope of work, deliverables, payment, ownership of the work and the line between a contractor and an employee.

An agreement between people running a business together, setting out contributions, profit sharing, decision making and what happens when a partner leaves. It suits partners in a registered business name and co founders who have not yet incorporated.

An agreement among the shareholders of a company covering control, share transfers, funding, dividends and exits, matters the articles of association alone often leave open. It suits founders, investors and family companies who want the real arrangement between them recorded.

A written agreement for money lent between individuals, between companies, or by a business to its staff or directors. It records the amount, repayment, interest and security so both sides know where they stand.

Terms for providing or receiving services, from a single project to a continuing arrangement. They suit service businesses, freelancers and their clients who want clear standards, payment terms and remedies.

Agreements for the supply of goods or the appointment of a distributor or agent. They suit manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers who want clear terms on territory, quantities, delivery, quality and payment.

Other commercial contracts such as joint venture, agency, franchise, sponsorship and collaboration agreements. A lawyer drafts or reviews the agreement so it reflects the commercial deal and protects your position.

If someone owes you money, unpaid salary, a rent deposit or a refund, a letter from a lawyer sets out your claim formally and asks the other side to respond. We check your documents, confirm what you can lawfully demand and send a signed letter on your behalf.

If a loan app is calling your contacts, posting your photo or threatening you, a lawyer's letter puts the lender on notice that its conduct may breach consumer protection and data protection law. We review your evidence, identify the lender and send a signed letter, with clear advice on what you actually owe and how to settle it safely.

The loan app demand letter together with a formal complaint to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), filed with your evidence organised. Where your personal data was misused, the lawyer also advises on a complaint to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

Formal letters exchanged before a court case starts, including pre action notices that some laws require before a claim against certain public bodies, and replies to letters you have received. Careful correspondence sets out your position clearly and can narrow the issues in dispute.

A written agreement recording the terms on which a dispute is resolved, whether with an employer, a business partner, a customer or a neighbour. It suits parties who have reached, or are close to, an agreement and want it recorded properly and, where a case is already in court, filed as terms of settlement.

Formal notices prepared by a lawyer, such as notices to quit, notices of termination, cease and desist letters and public notices. Each notice is drafted to meet the legal requirements that apply, so you can rely on it later.

Registration of your business name with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), handled by a lawyer who checks the name, the structure and the paperwork before anything is filed. It suits sole traders and partners starting a small business, and the lawyer will tell you first if a limited company would protect you better.

Registration of a private limited company with the CAC, with the articles, share structure and first board papers prepared by a lawyer rather than default forms. It suits founders, investors and growing businesses that want limited liability and a structure ready for banking and investment.

Advice on the right legal structure for your business or group, such as a business name, a limited company, a holding company or a company limited by guarantee. It suits founders, family businesses and investors who are setting up, expanding or bringing in new owners.

Board charters, committee terms, codes of conduct, conflict of interest policies and other documents that set out how a company is directed and controlled. They suit growing companies, regulated businesses and boards preparing for investors or lenders.

Board resolutions and minutes for decisions such as opening bank accounts, appointing officers, approving contracts and allotting shares. Properly drafted resolutions give banks, regulators and counterparties the evidence of authority they often ask for.

Ordinary and special resolutions of shareholders, passed at a general meeting or, for a private company, by a written resolution signed by all members entitled to vote, for matters such as changing the articles, increasing share capital or approving major transactions. They suit companies that need a shareholder decision recorded and, where required, filed with the CAC.

Advice and documents for changes in who owns a company, such as allotting new shares, transferring shares, admitting an investor or handling a founder's exit. It suits companies and shareholders who want the change made properly and recorded with the CAC.

Legal support when you are acquiring a business, shares in a company or its assets. It suits entrepreneurs and investors who want the risks identified and the deal properly documented before money changes hands.

Legal support when a business changes shape, for example converting a business name into a company, merging entities, reorganising a group, changing owners or winding down part of the business. It suits owners and boards who need the change made lawfully and with as little disruption as possible.

A legal review of a company or business before you invest in it, lend to it, acquire it or enter a major contract with it. It suits investors, lenders and businesses that need to know what they are taking on.

Help keeping track of the contracts your business depends on, including key dates, renewals, obligations and risks. It suits businesses with many suppliers, customers or leases that cannot afford to miss a deadline or a notice period.

Advice and representation in civil claims before Nigerian courts, such as claims over contracts, property, negligence, defamation and the enforcement of rights. It suits individuals and organisations who are bringing a claim or have been served with one.

Representation in business disputes, including disputes between shareholders or partners, with suppliers and customers, over banking and finance, and over breach of commercial contracts. It suits companies and business owners who need a dispute handled with an eye on the wider commercial relationship.

Advice and representation for employees and employers in disputes over termination, unpaid salary and entitlements, discrimination, workplace conduct and restrictive covenants, including claims at the National Industrial Court. Some claims have short time limits, so early advice matters.

Legal action to enforce a contract when the other side does not perform, or to defend a claim that you broke a contract. It suits businesses and individuals who have tried to resolve the problem directly without success.

Legal steps to pursue money owed to you, from formal demands to court proceedings, including the undefended list and summary judgment procedures, and enforcement where a judgment is obtained. It suits businesses and individuals with unpaid invoices, loans or other debts.

Advice on whether to appeal a judgment or ruling, and representation before the appellate courts. It suits parties who believe a decision was wrong in law or on the facts, or who must respond to an appeal by the other side, and because time limits are strict, early advice matters.

Negotiation on your behalf to resolve a dispute without a full trial, before or during proceedings. It suits parties who want to explore an agreed solution while keeping their legal position protected.

Mediation, arbitration and other ways of resolving a dispute outside the ordinary court process. It suits parties who value privacy, speed or a continuing relationship, and contracts that require arbitration or mediation before court.

An early, structured look at a dispute before any case is filed or answered. It helps you decide whether to pursue the matter, defend it, negotiate or let it go, with a clear view of the evidence, time limits and risks.

A written opinion on the merits of a claim or defence, the likely procedure and the risks involved, for use by you, your board, an insurer or a funder. It suits organisations and individuals facing a significant dispute who need a considered view in writing.

Before you pay for land, a lawyer checks the title at the land registry, compares the survey plan with government records, searches for court claims and visits the plot. You receive a written report signed by a lawyer that explains what the searches found and what to do next, and if you live abroad you do not need to visit the land yourself.

A wider investigation than a basic title search, for larger or more complex transactions such as estates, commercial buildings, off plan developments and land held by families or companies. It looks beyond the title to the seller's authority, planning approvals, development agreements, encumbrances and the documents in the chain of title.

Advice before and during the acquisition of land or a building, so you understand the title, the process and the risks before money is paid. It suits first time purchasers, investors, Nigerians abroad and businesses acquiring premises.

The legal work of transferring title to land or a building from one person to another, including the deed of assignment, consent and registration. It suits purchasers and sellers who want the transfer completed properly so the title is secure.

Contracts of sale, deeds of assignment, receipts, letters of offer and related documents for a property transaction. They suit sellers, purchasers and developers who want each stage of the deal recorded clearly and lawfully.

Longer term leases of land, offices, shops, warehouses and other commercial premises, which carry more risk than an ordinary tenancy. They suit landlords and tenants who need clear terms on rent reviews, service charges, repairs, assignment and renewal.

Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, a lawyer drafts a tenancy agreement that reflects what you have actually agreed and follows the tenancy law of your state. It covers rent, deposit, repairs, notice periods and what happens if either side breaks the agreement.

Legal mortgages, deeds of charge, equitable mortgages and related security documents over land and buildings. They suit lenders, borrowers and businesses using property as security for finance.

Advice for landlords and tenants on their rights and obligations during a tenancy, including rent increases, repairs, deposits, notices to quit and recovery of premises. It suits anyone facing a disagreement with a landlord or tenant who wants to know where they stand before acting.

A focused review of a proposed property transaction to identify what could go wrong, such as defects in title, unclear authority, unfavourable terms or missing approvals. It suits purchasers, investors and lenders who want an independent view before committing.

Advice and representation in disputes over land and buildings, such as competing claims to title, trespass, boundary disputes, family land and recovery of premises. It suits owners, occupiers, purchasers and families who want the dispute addressed through negotiation, mediation or the courts.

A set level of legal support each month for a small or growing business, covering everyday questions, short reviews and letters. It suits businesses that need a lawyer regularly but not full time.

A formal retainer under which the firm acts as external legal counsel to a company, with an agreed scope of work, named lawyers and reporting lines. It suits established companies, boards and organisations that want dependable legal support without an in house legal department.

A review of whether your business meets the legal and regulatory requirements of its sector, such as licensing, CAC filings, tax registration, data protection, employment and consumer protection rules. It suits businesses preparing for an inspection, investment or growth, or responding to a regulator.

Privacy notices, data protection policies, data processing agreements, consent forms and related documents under the Nigeria Data Protection Act and NDPC guidance. They suit businesses and organisations that collect personal data from customers, staff or users.

The employment documents and policies a business needs to hire and manage staff properly, including our HR starter pack for small businesses. A lawyer adapts them to your business and Nigerian labour law and walks your managers through how to use them.

Help responding to letters, queries, inspections and notices from regulators such as the CAC, the FCCPC, the NDPC, tax authorities and sector regulators. It suits businesses that have received a regulatory letter and want the reply to be accurate, timely and measured.

Regular review of the contracts your business signs, such as customer terms, supplier contracts and service agreements, under an agreed arrangement. It suits businesses that sign contracts often and want consistent legal review without arranging each one separately.

A legal review of the documents and risks in a single transaction, such as a financing, a major supply deal, a property investment or a joint venture. It suits businesses and individuals who want a lawyer to look over a significant deal without a continuing retainer.

Policies, registers and procedures that show your business meets its legal obligations, such as anti money laundering, whistleblowing and anti bribery policies, codes of conduct and statutory registers. They suit businesses responding to regulators, banks, investors or large customers who ask to see them.

Access to a lawyer who knows your business for advice on opportunities, problems and decisions as they arise, across contracts, staff, property, regulation and disputes. It suits business owners who want a trusted adviser rather than starting afresh with each question.

A year of compliance support in which a lawyer keeps your CAC, tax and data protection obligations on track so deadlines are not missed. You get a compliance calendar for your business, your CAC annual return filed and a lawyer who knows your company.

Advice on protecting your brand name, logo or slogan, and registration of your trademark in one class at the Trademarks Registry, followed through to the certificate. A registered business name does not stop someone else using your brand, so the lawyer first advises whether the mark can be registered and how best to protect it.

Assignments, waivers and other agreements that transfer or confirm ownership of intellectual property, such as rights in designs, content, code or inventions created by staff, contractors or co founders. They suit businesses that need to be sure they own what they sell or build on.

Advice on copyright in books, music, film, photographs, artwork, software and online content, including ownership, use of other people's work and infringement. It suits creators, publishers, media businesses and companies using creative content.

Agreements for building software, apps and websites, whether you are commissioning the work or doing it for a client. They set out the specification, milestones, acceptance testing, payment and ownership of the code.

Agreements for software as a service, cloud hosting, IT support, payment and platform services. They suit technology providers setting their terms and businesses relying on a provider for critical services.

Legal advice for startups, platforms, fintechs, online marketplaces and creators on structure, regulation, contracts and growth. It suits founders building a business online who want to understand the rules that apply before they launch or raise funds.

Terms of use, terms of sale, privacy and cookie notices, refund policies and other documents for websites, apps and online stores. They suit businesses selling or operating online that want their terms to be clear, fair and in line with Nigerian consumer protection and data protection law.

Advice on how the Nigeria Data Protection Act and NDPC guidance apply to your business, products and data flows, including international data transfers, data breaches and new technology. It suits businesses that handle personal data at scale or are launching a product that uses it.

Review of software licences, cloud and software as a service contracts, development agreements, platform terms and other technology contracts before you sign. It suits businesses adopting new systems or entering partnerships with technology providers.

Licences that let others use your brand, content, software or technology, or let you use theirs, on agreed terms. They suit brand owners, creators, franchisors and technology businesses earning from their intellectual property.

A will drafted by a lawyer so the people you care about are provided for and your wishes are clear. We take your instructions in private, prepare a will that names your executors and sets out who receives what, and guide you through signing it properly. Where your affairs are more involved, the lawyer also advises on wider estate planning.

A power of attorney lets a person you choose sign documents, manage property or deal with a bank on your behalf, which is especially useful if you live abroad. A lawyer drafts it to cover exactly what you want and nothing more, and explains in plain terms what your attorney can and cannot do.

Documents that help settle or protect an estate, such as codicils, deeds of gift, family agreements on sharing an estate and papers for letters of administration or probate. They suit families and executors dealing with the affairs of a loved one, and people arranging their own affairs in advance.

Confidential advice on family matters such as marriage, separation and divorce, the custody and maintenance of children, and family agreements. It suits anyone who wants to understand their rights and options at a difficult time, with sensitivity and discretion.

Advice on family land and houses, the sharing of an estate when someone dies with or without a will, and disagreements between relatives over property. It suits families who want to understand the law that applies, including customary and Islamic law where relevant, and to settle matters with care.

One emergency incident, including reasonable follow up calls about that same incident. A lawyer speaks to you or to the person with the detained person, explains the rights that apply and says what to do and what not to sign in the next hour.

Physical attendance by a lawyer at a police station or agency office in Abuja during the day, for the agreed attendance period of up to five hours. The lawyer is there while statements are taken and bail is discussed.

Night, weekend or public holiday attendance by a lawyer at a police station or agency office in Abuja, for the agreed attendance period of up to five hours.

For each additional hour a lawyer stays at the station or office after the first five hours of an attendance.

A separate court engagement where the person is already before a court or on remand and bail must be applied for. It suits family members and friends acting quickly for someone in custody, as well as the person detained.

Defence of a charge for a less serious offence, from the first interview to the end of the case. The fee depends on the scope and complexity of the matter and is confirmed with you after assessment.

Defence of a charge for a serious offence, quoted according to the circumstances and the scope of representation. It suits anyone who needs a lawyer to protect their rights from the first interview through to trial.

A fundamental rights enforcement suit for a person who has been detained unlawfully or beyond the time the law allows. It is a separately agreed litigation engagement, quoted after assessment.

Preparation of one demand letter to the police, an agency or a private person who is harassing, threatening or extorting you, signed by a lawyer on the firm’s letterhead and sent on your behalf.