Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria
The firm advises developers, investors, lenders, and operators on Nigerian real estate transactions and development matters.
Nigerian real estate operates within a distinctive legal framework — the Land Use Act of 1978, state-level allocations and Certificates of Occupancy, and the customary land tenure systems that continue to influence rights in many parts of the country. The firm's real estate practice combines technical mastery of this framework with the commercial sophistication required to structure transactions that work for sophisticated investors and operators.
Acquisition and sale of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate. Due diligence, title investigation, and the negotiation of sale and purchase agreements.
Joint venture structuring, development agreements, and the legal architecture of residential, commercial, and infrastructure-grade development.
Commercial leases for office, retail, industrial, and hospitality assets. Tenant representation and landlord-side leasing programmes.
Mortgage lending, construction finance, and the security packages that underlie Nigerian real estate finance.
Comprehensive title investigation, including searches at the Lands Registry, governor's consent matters, and resolution of historical title questions.
The principal Nigerian authorities and tribunals we engage in this practice.
