Commercial law

Seven commercial disciplines

We advise on the legal questions that arise in banking, property, energy, aviation, intellectual property, shipping and electoral matters, with attention to the documents and regulatory setting of each.

Banking & Finance

Lending, security arrangements and financing transactions for commercial entities and financial institutions.

Property & Real Estate

Acquisition, development, title and leasing matters involving commercial and residential property.

Oil & Gas

Upstream, midstream and downstream contracts and regulatory matters within Nigeria's energy sector.

Aviation

Aircraft finance, operator agreements and aviation regulatory matters for carriers and lessors.

Patents & Trademarks

Registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights across commercial portfolios.

Maritime & Shipping

Disputes over charterparties, cargo claims and port and vessel-related commercial arrangements.

Electoral matters

Advisory and litigation support on electoral processes, candidacy questions and related regulatory disputes.

Litigation & disputes

Advocacy before every level of Nigerian court

We represent clients in high-stakes civil and criminal proceedings from first instance through appeal, preparing each matter on the record and presenting it at trial with care.

Our litigation practice covers commercial disputes, regulatory proceedings and criminal defence and prosecution-related matters. Each engagement begins with a review of the pleadings, the evidence and the governing forum.

Whether the matter is a contract dispute, a maritime claim or a constitutional question, we set out the issues plainly for the client and pursue the strongest available position.