CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW:
We serve as counsel to companies and small businesses. From start-up phase through to maturity, we advise on formation and registration of corporations, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, regulatory and business compliance, corporate governance, financing, taxation, preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts, employment and securities. .
Our SME arm collaborates with other business support service providers to establish a firm foundation for start-ups.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
Your intangibles also matter in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century. Protecting the innovative products of the human mind is one of our core areas. We advise our clients on registration of trademarks, designs, patents and copyright, validity and enforceability of their intellectual property rights, licencing of protected works, misuse of licences and infringement, putting into consideration the global dynamics involved.
FAMILY LAW:
When marriage has not been a walk in the park, we provide advise with respect to divorce, child custody, child support and maintenance. In matters of this nature, we adopt a pro-active approach which encourages parties to act in the best interest of the children of the marriage (if any exists).
COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
We are experienced negotiators, efficient at drafting contracts.
MEDIATION
We approach disputes practically with the understanding that beneath all the contention is the desire of the people involved to have the issues favourably and amicably resolved. Our professionals are skilled mediators who look beyond the contest and help our clients to do likewise. We deploy our practical experience, legal expertise and industry-specific knowledge to help our clients explore and devise cost-effective methods to resolve their disputes collaboratively.
LITIGATION
Our litigation team is possesses the competence and experience required to properly present the weight of your evidence. We work closely with our clients to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in each case. From trial to appeal stage, we are especially skilled in carefully crafting persuasive strategies.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW (Motion Pictures and Television)
Our services in the area include: Production-related agreements, Talent Agreements, Rights Acquisitions, Content Licencing Agreements, protection of intellectual property, Distribution Agreements.
ARBITRATION
Conscious of the cost of litigation? Arbitration is a party-driven process where disputes are resolved in an environment where parties themselves control and create. We are trained to act as impartial and neutral arbitrators across our practice areas.
PROPERTY LAW
Our services in this area span across: real estate purchases, leases, financing, mortgages, real property management, property claims, Land lord and tenant disputes.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Disputes often arise between employer and employee. We provide counsel and strategic advice to individuals or company management with respect to rights, obligations under labour laws as well as regulatory compliance.
TAXATION
Navigating the various tax regimes in Nigeria is a daunting task for the average individual or business owner. Our experts are available to help you weather the storm by providing tax advisory, structuring and planning services.
ENERGY LAW
With our expertise, we proffer dynamic solutions to the legal and public policy issues within the power and fuel industries, helping our clients to harness opportunities and survive challenges.
