Services

We have acquired and maintained a strong presence in this area of practice. We have represented and advised clients on most aspects of petroleum and gas law, and policy. We have been successfully involved in preparation of bids and acquisition of fresh oil blocks and disposals of interests in marginal fields.

• Negotiating and/or drawing up upstream and downstream agreement relating to all aspects of joint operations
• Securing licenses and approvals from relevant government departments, agencies and ministries.

We are involved and are partaking actively in the framework for a new petroleum law and policy in Nigeria. We have the necessary expertise to guide clients safely through the labyrinth of legal framework involved in the oil and gas operation, ensuring that risks and costs are identified and minimized if not eliminated.

Wise counsel often is a tide in the affairs of businesses which taken at full current leads to success. Many a time, differences between corporations on contracts or indeed any other issue can best be resolved through arbitration.

Our Partners have in-depth knowledge of relevant arbitration rules/laws. We have been deeply involved in arbitration in the last decade and we are able to stoutly represent you in all arbitration proceedings and secure a result most beneficial to your company.

Commercial transactions are the lifeblood of a company. Whether the business deal involves a contract for the lease of equipment, affects the sale or purchase of assets, or involves the continued operation of a company following a change in ownership, we advise clients on the effects of transactions, assisted with the negotiation of the terms and conditions, and prepare the documents to memorialize the transaction.

We have extensive experience assisting clients with a variety of business transactions including, but not limited to:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business Formation and Maintenance
• General Business Representation
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Commercial leases including retail space and sub-leasing
• Purchase, sale and development of businesses
• Assistance with financing through private sources and commercial lenders
• Organization of new businesses including shareholder considerations using buy-sell and stock redemption agreements
• Construction contracts
• Consulting
• Distribution
• Equipment leasing and financing
• Intellectual property licensing.

Intellectual property protection in emerging economies and immature legal systems remain very challenging.

Our experts will guide you and provide services comprising:-

• Searches at relevant Governmental Ministries
• Registration and Renewals
• Monitoring
• Acquisition and assignment

The firm provides legal advice and guidance spanning all aspects of shipping and related business. The firm has been involved in registration of vessels, drawing up and vetting several charter parties, contracts of freightment, acquisition of vessels and shares in vessels especially oil production platforms.

The firm is also at home with the regulatory authorities and will at very short notice secure approvals for all maritime activities. The firm is also involved in general maritime litigation.

Our experts will guide and represent you in all aspect of real estate transaction.

We have expensive experience covering the following:-

• Property acquisition and disposition
• Title investigation and perfection
• Leases, tenancies and mortgages
• All aspect of property documentation