Commercial, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
Nigeria has a very robust company law regime, with the affairs of companies, owner-managed businesses and related organizations regulated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal High Court of Nigeria.
Our experienced lawyers are knowledgeable in a range of legal areas, including commercial, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) law and the corporate and commercial law practice group at Egonu Chambers, Onitsha, Nigeria, provides an extensive suite of corporate and commercial-focused legal advisory services. We service international companies and multinationals with interests in Nigeria, corporate organizations, private limited liability companies, and public listed companies traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Our lawyers help multinational and local clients to navigate the complex business environment which they face in the course of their operations in Nigeria as going concerns.
We pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of Nigerian regulations guiding companies and we keep our fingers on all regulatory authorities as we watch for changes in the regulatory landscape which can impart our clients. We work tirelessly and proactively to guide the companies we manage ahead of these rapidly evolving regulations to ensure that their businesses are not disrupted in any way by changes in regulations.
We work and act for a wide range of clients, working across various sectors of the Nigerian economy. We advise on and form business structures including companies, limited liability partnerships, joint ventures, cooperatives, incorporated trustees or whichever Structure would be best suited for a client’s business needs. We also advise on regulatory compliance, international trade, and business financing.
Corporate Law:
Corporate law governs the formation and operation of corporations, including limited liability companies, public companies limited by shares, limited liability partnerships, and other business entities which can be operated under relevant Nigerian laws and regulations.
We work and plan with our clients in executing various legal situations that occur in the course of their business operations, and these may concern the establishment, (asset) transfer or liquidation of a going Company. Our team of highly qualified lawyers has consistently demonstrated a stellar ability to deliver clear and timely responses to client enquiries and we also bring a firm grasp of business & commercial realities to mind in structuring clients’ transactions and documenting same.
We support and give advice to companies regarding:
Commercial Law:
Commercial law is the aspect of law that governs the sale of goods, consumer protection, and other related commercial transactions. Our team of lawyers is well-versed in all aspects of Nigerian commercial law and we are experienced in drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial agreements used in Trade. We have worked alongside internationally qualified lawyers on cross-border deals which are subject to other laws other than Nigerian laws.
Our commercial law practice group can provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including:
⦿ Consumer protection
⦿ Dispute resolution
⦿ Representing clients in transactions and negotiations
⦿ Registration of Trademarks, Patents and Designs
⦿ Licenses, Permits, registration with relevant Government authorities and regulators including Tax bodies and other relevant government organizations.
Mergers & Acquisitions:
Mergers & Acquisitions [M&A] refers to the combination of two or more companies into a single entity, or the acquisition of one company by another. Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in M&A transactions, including handling due diligence, negotiating and drafting M&A agreements, and advising on the legal and regulatory requirements of M&A transactions within the Nigerian business environment.
Our mergers and acquisitions lawyers provide astute legal representation and support to our clients through the life cycle of their M&A transaction, from the structuring, to the execution, and the penultimate conclusion stage of their transaction. We routinely advise our clients on equity acquisitions, business combinations [Mergers, Acquisitions, Consortiums, Joint Ventures]; corporate restructurings, takeover bids, company schemes of arrangement and various other aspects of company mergers, takeovers & acquisitions. We represent a number of international companies in different sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods [FMCG], Tech, Power & Infrastructure and Mining. Our extensive experience helps us in negotiating complex deal arrangements between our clients and their counterparts. Likewise, our deep understanding of corporate governance, regulatory & compliance has been invaluable to higher-up executives and executive-level management in ultra-sensitive situations.
Our clients seek us out for our experience and they benefit from our transactions handling strength in areas of M&A including:
⦿ Public M&A
⦿ Regulatory Compliance
⦿ Deal Structuring
At Egonu Chambers, Onitsha, Nigeria, we are dedicated to providing our clients with high-quality services. Whether you are starting a new business, negotiating a commercial transaction, or seeking legal advice on a corporate matter, we are here to help. Please contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your commercial, corporate, and M&A legal needs.
