HOW TO SET UP A NIGERIAN SUBSIDIARY AS A FOREIGN INVESTOR: WHAT THE PROCESS ACTUALLY INVOLVES
How to set Up a Nigerian Subsidiary as a Foreign Investor: What the Process Actually Involves A short guide to CAC and NIPC registration, the ₦100 million Share capital and the paperwork that lets you legally repatriate profits. Foreign investors ask us a version of the same question: “Can I just register a company in […]
MY LANDLORD SERVED ME A NOTICE TO QUIT AND I REFUSED TO LEAVE – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
A short, practical guide for landlords and tenants in Abuja and across Nigeria on the legal process for recovering possession and why skipping a step can sink your case in court. My Landlord served me a notice to quit and I refused to leave – what happens next? Every week, our office receives the same […]
TOP 5 LEGAL MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE IN NIGERIA AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Whether you’re a Nigerian in the diaspora putting money back home or a foreign company entering one of Africa’s largest markets, Nigeria offers enormous opportunity. It also offers enormous legal risk, especially for those who don’t know the terrain. At our firm, we have advised clients across oil and gas, real estate, and banking and […]
HOW OUR FIRM HELPED A PROPERTY DEVELOPER RECOVER ₦42 BILLION IN A FRAUDULENT LAND IN DEVELOPMENT DISPUTE
The Client Our client was one of Lagos State’s most established real estate development companies, with a portfolio spanning luxury residential estates in Lekki and Ikoyi, commercial office developments on Lagos Island, and mixed-use projects across the Abuja Municipal Area Council. Over twenty-five years, they had developed a reputation for delivering high-quality properties on time […]
HOW TO REGISTER A BUSINESS IN NIGERIA IN 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Want to register a business in Nigeria? This complete step-by-step guide covers CAC registration, required documents, costs, and timelines. Contact our business lawyers. Starting a business in Nigeria is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. But before you open your doors, print your business cards, or start accepting payments, you must do […]
HOW TO RECOVER STOLEN OR FRAUDULENTLY SOLD LAND IN NIGERIA
A Complete Legal Guide for Property Owners in Nigeria, the UK, USA & Canada You paid for your land. You have receipts. You may even have a deed. And yet you have just discovered that someone, a fraudster, a dishonest relative, a corrupt agent, or a crooked developer has sold your land to a third […]
BUYING LAND IN NIGERIA: WHAT EVERY DIASPORA NIGERIAN SHOULD KNOW
A Comprehensive Legal Guide from a Nigerian Property Law Firm You Can Trust Every year, thousands of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and across Europe send money home to buy land or property in Nigeria. For many, it is a dream rooted in legacy, family, and a deep connection to their homeland. […]
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA: WHY THE RECENT SURGE MATTERS (AND HOW TO DO IT RIGHT)
Following the widely publicized VDM and B-Lord trademark dispute, there has been a noticeable increase in requests for trademark registration in Nigeria. Business owners, influencers, startups, and brand creators are suddenly taking intellectual property protection very seriously. This shift is not surprising. People often respond to the law only when enforcement becomes visible and consequences are real. […]
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FILING FOR DIVORCE IN NIGERIA
Step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in Nigeria 1. Consult a Divorce Lawyer • Your lawyer will assess your case and prepare all necessary court documents. 2. File a Petition at the High Court • Your lawyer files a petition for dissolution of marriage in the High Court of the state where either party resides. 3. Service of Court […]
THE NIGERIA TAX ACT 2025: GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (BELOW N50M)
Kemi registered a limited liability company, instantly her business became a separate person. Kemi paid tax on N5M but made N20M