What We Do

Intellectual Property

We structure and secure the IP foundations that support brand expansion, product differentiation, and global competitiveness.

• • Global trademark strategy, filings, and portfolio management
• • Brand protection across digital and physical environments
• • Copyright, design, patent filing and advisory
• • IP commercialization, licensing, and technology transfer
• • Enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and cross-border infringement actions
• • IP audits and due diligence in corporate transactions

Technology Policy

We guide companies and institutions through the shifting regulatory landscape governing digital ecosystems and emerging technologies.

• • Artificial Intelligence governance and ethical frameworks
• • Fintech and digital financial services regulation
• • Blockchain, digital assets, and distributed ledger technologies
• • Digital identity systems, authentication frameworks, and trust services
• • Platform regulation and content governance
• • Cybersecurity policies and operational resilience
• • Regulatory impact assessments and compliance programs

Privacy and Data Protection

We help clients build robust, transparent, and globally aligned data practices.

• • NDPA compliance and global privacy alignment (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• • Design and implementation of privacy programs and governance frameworks
• • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• • Cross-border data transfer structuring
• • Cybersecurity, data breach readiness, response, and regulatory notifications
• • Vendor management, data processing agreements, and internal controls
• • Privacy audits and certification support
• • Preparation of bespoke privacy documents for websites and applications

Watch Services

Continuous monitoring of trademark filings, brand mentions, online impersonations, marketplace listings, and digital infringements.

• • Detect and address infringing filings or brand misuse early
• • Protect high-value IP assets in competitive markets
• • Respond strategically to emerging threats
• • Maintain a clean, defensible brand presence globally

Corporate Governance

We advise boards, founders, executives, and investors on governance systems that enhance integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.

• • Board and committee structuring
• • Governance policies and frameworks
• • Risk oversight and compliance management
• • Regulatory reporting and stakeholder engagement
• • Entity management and corporate housekeeping
• • Governance advisory for regulated industries
• • Company Secretarial Services

Regulatory Compliance and Filings

We support businesses in meeting their regulatory obligations and maintaining sound corporate governance across relevant authorities.

• • Regulatory filings and statutory returns
• • Licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals
• • Corporate compliance audits and advisory
• • Regulatory risk assessment and remediation
• • Engagement with regulatory agencies
• • Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting

Startup Advisory

We work with new, scaling and established businesses across the innovation ecosystem, providing end-to-end support that strengthens their legal foundations and investor readiness.

• • Incorporation and structuring
• • Licensing and permits
• • Founder agreements and cap table management
• • ESOP and compensation structuring
• • Fundraising transactions, SAFE/convertible instruments, and equity rounds
• • Commercial contracts, platform policies, and risk management
• • Regulatory strategy and advisory

Immigration

We support corporations, investors, and high-skilled professionals navigating immigration and mobility requirements.

• • Expatriate Quota Approvals
• • Work permits and expatriate employment approvals (CERPACs, TWPs, ECOWAS Permits)
• • Business visas and temporary residence advisory
• • Compliance inspections, audits, and filings
• • Monthly returns and ongoing liaison with regulatory bodies
• • Immigration strategy for multi-jurisdictional teams across the globe

Labour and Employment

We advise employers across the entire employment lifecycle.

• • Employment contracts and executive agreements
• • Workforce policies and employee handbooks
• • Regulatory compliance and training
• • Workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and risk mitigation
• • Employee exits, redundancies, and restructuring
• • Engagement with regulators and labour institutions

Taxation

We deliver practical, forward-looking tax advisory services that help clients optimize operational structures and meet compliance obligations.

• • Corporate, transactional, and indirect tax advisory
• • Structuring for local and cross-border transactions
• • Compliance reviews and tax risk audits
• • Transfer pricing considerations
• • Tax documentation and regulatory engagement

Real Estate

We provide end-to-end support across commercial and residential property transactions.

• • Property acquisition, sale, and development
• • Due diligence and title verification
• • Documentation, drafting, and negotiation
• • Perfection of title and regulatory compliance
• • Land-related dispute prevention and risk advisory

Estate Planning and Administration

We advise on structured transfer and preservation of wealth across generations.

• • Wills, trusts, and succession planning
• • Probate and estate administration

Notary Public and Strategic Networking

We provide notarial services for use in Nigeria and internationally, and leverage our network to facilitate strategic connections.

• • Notarisation, authentication, and certification of documents
• • Introductions and connections that support strategic and commercial objectives

Commercial Litigation

We represent clients in sophisticated, multi-layered disputes involving:

• • Commercial contracts
• • Employment disputes
• • Shareholders and corporate control
• • Financial services
• • Regulatory infractions
• • Real estate and property disputes
• • Technology and digital platforms

Family Law Disputes

We represent clients in sensitive and complex family law matters involving:

• • Divorce and separation
• • Child custody and parenting arrangements
• • Child and spousal support
• • Division of matrimonial assets
• • Guardianship and adoption matters
• • Enforcement of family court orders

Arbitration

We represent clients in domestic and international arbitration under major institutional rules.

• • Pre-dispute strategy and risk assessment
• • Case preparation and management
• • Hearings and witness preparation
• • Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards

Mediation

We facilitate negotiated settlements that preserve business relationships and avoid prolonged litigation.

• • Pre-dispute strategy and risk assessment
• • Case preparation and management
• • Hearings and witness preparation
• • Enforcement and challenge of mediation awards

Trademark Opposition

We prosecute and defend trademark oppositions, cancellations, rectifications, and registry disputes.

• • Strategic filings
• • Evidence preparation
• • Broader brand enforcement measures to protect clients’ commercial identity

Labour and Employment Disputes

We represent employers in disputes involving termination, discrimination claims, misconduct allegations, wage disputes, regulatory investigations, and union issues.