Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria
The firm advises sponsors, investors, and capital providers on the legal architecture that underlies investment transactions and deployment of capital.
Investment is not merely a financial decision — it is a legal architecture. How an investment is structured determines its tax treatment, its regulatory profile, its exit options, and the rights of every party involved. The firm advises on the structuring decisions that shape investment outcomes, from the formation of investment vehicles to the negotiation of deal documentation to the planning of eventual exits.
Structuring of inbound and outbound investments, with attention to regulatory approvals, tax efficiency, and exit flexibility.
Formation of Nigerian and offshore investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds.
Holding structures designed for investment portfolios, family wealth, or operational businesses.
Legal counsel on deployment of capital across asset classes, including direct investments, fund investments, and co-investment arrangements.
Structuring of investments with eventual exit in mind, including IPO readiness, trade sale optimisation, and secondary transactions.
The principal Nigerian authorities and tribunals we engage in this practice.
