Our Expertise

Corporate & Commercial

We advise businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and organisations across the lifecycle of their commercial activities.

• Company formation and corporate structuring
• Corporate governance and regulatory matters
• Commercial contracts and agreements
• Shareholder and partnership arrangements
• Mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
• Business transactions
• Due diligence
• Joint ventures
• Corporate advisory
• Legal risk management

Touchpoints Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 · Corporate Affairs Commission filings · FCCPC merger control

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When disputes arise, our approach is strategic, evidence-led and focused on achieving the client's objectives.

• Commercial disputes
• Contractual disputes
• Debt recovery
• Employment disputes
• Shareholder and corporate disputes
• Property disputes
• Professional and business disputes
• Negotiation and settlement
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Litigation and court representation

Where appropriate, we seek to resolve disputes efficiently without unnecessary litigation. Where litigation is required, we prepare thoroughly and represent our clients with determination.

Touchpoints High Court of Lagos State · Federal High Court · National Industrial Court · Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023

Regulatory Compliance & Risk

Regulatory obligations can create significant legal and operational risks. We help clients understand their obligations and develop practical approaches to compliance.

• Regulatory advisory
• Compliance reviews
• Corporate policies and procedures
• Anti-Money Laundering compliance
• Know Your Customer and due diligence frameworks
• Data protection and privacy
• Regulatory risk assessments
• Corporate governance
• Internal compliance frameworks
• Regulatory investigations and responses
• Legal and regulatory horizon scanning

Our approach is preventative where possible: identify the risk, understand the obligation and address the issue before it becomes a dispute.

Touchpoints Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 · SCUML registration · NFIU reporting obligations

Banking, Finance & FinTech

The financial services industry sits at the intersection of law, regulation, technology and commercial activity. We advise on the legal and regulatory issues arising from financial transactions and technology-driven financial services.

• Banking transactions
• Financial services regulation
• Loan and facility documentation
• Security documentation
• FinTech regulatory matters
• Payment services
• Digital financial services
• Financial technology agreements
• Regulatory compliance
• Technology-related commercial contracts
• Risk and governance

We bring together legal and commercial perspectives to help clients navigate an increasingly technology-driven financial environment.

Touchpoints Central Bank of Nigeria licensing and guidelines · BOFIA 2020 · SEC Nigeria rules on digital assets

Technology, Data Protection & Privacy

Technology creates opportunities for businesses but also introduces new legal and regulatory considerations. We advise on the legal issues associated with technology, data and digital operations.

• Data protection and privacy
• Data processing agreements
• Privacy policies
• Technology contracts
• Software and technology agreements
• Digital businesses
• Regulatory compliance
• Data governance
• Confidentiality and information management
• Technology-related disputes

We help clients understand how legal requirements apply to their digital operations and build practical frameworks around them.

Touchpoints Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 · NDPC registration and annual audit returns · Cross-border data transfers

Employment & Labour

Employment relationships can generate significant legal and operational issues for both employers and employees.

• Employment contracts
• Staff policies and procedures
• Workplace investigations
• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Employment disputes
• Termination and redundancy
• Employee rights
• Workplace compliance
• Employment documentation
• Negotiation and settlement

Our approach is designed to help clients manage employment matters fairly, lawfully and strategically.

Touchpoints Labour Act · National Industrial Court of Nigeria · Pension Reform Act compliance

Property & Real Estate

Property transactions require careful due diligence and documentation. We focus on identifying potential legal issues early and ensuring that transactions are properly documented.

• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leases
• Tenancy agreements
• Property documentation
• Title investigations
• Due diligence
• Property development
• Land transactions
• Property-related disputes
• Real estate contracts

Touchpoints Land Use Act · Governor's consent · Lands Registry searches

General Legal Advisory

Some legal matters do not fit neatly within a single practice area. We provide general legal advisory services to individuals, businesses and organisations.

• Legal opinions
• Contract review
• Legal correspondence
• Regulatory enquiries
• Negotiations
• Legal risk assessment
• Documentation
• Business advisory
• General civil matters

Where a matter requires specialist expertise outside our immediate scope, we work with appropriate professionals to ensure that clients receive suitable support.