The firm assists companies along the entire value chain of the petroleum industry including the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Whether in relation to the financing or structuring of transactions; acquisitions, leases, construction, assignments and disposal of assets, equipments or shares; storage, transportation, distribution and supply of petroleum products; due diligence; regulatory matters and other vital aspects of the petroleum industry, we have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry and in particular the downstream sector, having been involved in a significant amount of matters and advised on key transactions in the sector.
Our Entertainment team has first-hand knowledge of the industry having worked closely with film producers, music distributors, record labels, art galleries and event management companies amongst others. From the commercial exploitation, protection, enforcement and financing of intellectual property rights; pre – production, production, post – production and distribution of music and films; events and regulatory matters; we possess the expertise and use our industry knowledge to guide our Clients on their respective aims and objectives.
Our Transportation practice provides legal services to Clients that operate across the various sectors of the transportation network. This includes but not limited to the carriage and security of petroleum products; the importation & exportation of goods; travel management & logistic support services.
We routinely advise and act for Clients on transactions relating to the purchase, sale, transfer, management, lease, liens, financing, construction and development of property including issues of tax, drawing rights, variations, governmental approvals and permits, audits and account, regulatory compliance, risk management, due diligence and matters of enforcement.
The firm and its members have accumulated a wealth of experience and provided effective solutions and strategy on complex litigation, arbitration and mediation cases. Our approach to disputes is centered on strategic planning; speed; divergent thinking; practical solutions; commercial awareness; time consciousness; value and an amicable settlement of disputes where necessary.
Whether in relation to contractual or regulatory disputes; debt recovery; white collar crime; matrimonial causes; asset tracing, seizures & recoveries; recognition, enforcement and setting aside of awards; fundamental rights enforcement; intellectual property protection and enforcement or employer/employee disputes, we have the know-how and capacity to handle such matters in an efficient manner.
Our Finance practice provides legal services to financial institutions, money lenders, borrowers, collective investment schemes, project and private equity financiers including amongst others: regulatory compliance; legal opinions; transaction structuring; drafting, reviewing and perfection of financial agreements and other key documents related thereto.
The firm acts as company secretary for a number of corporations and assists them in the preparation and issuance of requisite notices for meetings and company resolutions; filling of annual returns; maintenance of the company’s register; incorporation of companies; offering of routine advice on statutory matters and generally handling their affairs at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
We provide routine assistance and advise to foreigners and foreign owned corporations in the procurement of establishment grant of expatriate quotas, business permits, filling of monthly returns amongst others and ensure their endeavors are in compliance with the laws of the land.
