Corporate and Commercial Law Practice Group
Our Corporate and Commercial Law Practice Group handles a wide range of non-contentious corporate and commercial matters with precision and professionalism.
Staffed by highly skilled and experienced lawyers, the team is committed to providing clients with clear, practical, and timely legal solutions tailored to their specific needs. We regularly advise entrepreneurs, startups, governments, and multinational corporations on diverse mandates, ensuring strategic guidance across industries.
Our expertise covers banking and finance, business registration and incorporation, company secretarial services, commercial contracts, corporate due diligence, restructuring, data protection, employment, insurance, intellectual property, licensing, media and entertainment, oil and gas, power, real estate, and regulatory compliance.
For efficiency and depth of service, our Corporate and Commercial Practice is structured into four dedicated practice units.
Our company secretarial services are provided through our wholly owned subsidiary, CLEMENT ONWUENWUNOR & CO. Corporate Services. The practice is comprised of highly skilled lawyers with deep expertise in Nigerian corporate law, delivering innovative and efficient solutions to corporations of all sizes across diverse sectors.
We support companies in the effective management of their corporate governance obligations, including the coordination of board and general meetings, and the preparation of comprehensive and timely minutes. Our lawyers are diligent, proficient, and highly trained, ensuring that every client transaction is handled with the utmost professionalism and precision.
Our Intellectual Property team offers comprehensive services spanning intellectual property, privacy, sourcing, and technology law. We advise and represent both domestic and international clients in the identification, protection, management, and enforcement of their intellectual property rights.
Our services include guidance on registration and renewal of IP licenses, exploitation and transfer of rights, protection against infringement and unfair competition, as well as ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.
Within our technology practice, we support a diverse portfolio of clients—including some of the world’s leading technology companies—on matters relating to the development, use, protection, regulation, transfer, and commercialization of technology and technology products. We approach every mandate with a focus on safeguarding our clients’ interests while enabling them to maximize the value of their innovations.
We regularly represent governments, landowners, financial institutions, investors, landlords, tenants, dealers, and developers in a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisition, investment, development, redevelopment, and refinancing.
Our lawyers bring significant expertise in title investigation, conveyancing, obtaining statutory consents, and registering land documentation at land registries. With in-depth knowledge of perfection processes across different jurisdictions in Nigeria, we are able to seamlessly complete transactions for clients without geographical constraints.
At every stage of property development—from planning and due diligence to perfection of title, structuring, and joint development agreements—our real estate team is committed to safeguarding our clients’ interests. We also provide tailored advice to both landlords and tenants in respect of residential and commercial leases, ensuring balanced and practical solutions.
Over the years, we have cultivated strong working relationships with key regulatory agencies, a resource that provides significant value to our clients in navigating compliance matters. With substantial expertise in regulatory frameworks, our lawyers advise both local and international clients—whether operating directly in Nigeria or through subsidiaries—on the complexities of Nigerian law and regulation.
Our services include developing anti-corruption policies and compliance procedures, responding to cross-border information requests, and conducting legal and regulatory audits. We work with clients across diverse industries such as oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, fast-moving consumer goods, and consultancy services.
We also provide guidance on registrations and compliance with a range of governmental and regulatory agencies, including the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Corporate Affairs Commission, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Standards Organization of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Through this breadth of support, we help clients meet their obligations while minimizing risk and ensuring operational efficiency