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Mergers and acquisitions are the principal mechanism by which businesses change hands, consolidate market positions, and pursue strategic ambitions. The firm advises on the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction — from initial strategic counsel through due diligence, negotiation, regulatory approvals, closing, and post-closing integration. We act for buyers, sellers, and intermediaries, on transactions ranging from straightforward domestic acquisitions to complex cross-border deals.

Services

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Buy-Side Counsel

Acquirer representation, including target identification, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements.

Sell-Side Counsel

Vendor representation, including sale-readiness work, vendor due diligence, auction processes, and warranty negotiation.

Due Diligence

Comprehensive legal due diligence covering corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and litigation matters.

Regulatory Approvals

Coordination of regulatory approvals required for M&A transactions, including FCCPC merger review and sectoral regulator consents.

Post-Closing Integration

Post-closing legal matters, including completion accounts, indemnity claims, transitional service arrangements, and integration of acquired operations.

Authorities

Regulators & tribunals

The principal Nigerian authorities and tribunals we engage in this practice.

  • FCCPC — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
  • SEC — Securities and Exchange Commission
  • CAC — Corporate Affairs Commission
  • Sectoral regulators (CBN, NCC, etc.)
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