The firm represents individuals and corporates in formal investigations, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and anti-corruption matters.
When government investigators, regulators, or law enforcement authorities open a formal inquiry, the legal exposure escalates rapidly and the importance of early, sophisticated representation becomes paramount. The firm represents individuals and corporates facing investigation by the EFCC, ICPC, regulatory authorities, and other Nigerian enforcement bodies — with discretion, technical skill, and an understanding of how these matters actually unfold.
Representation in investigations conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission.
Privileged internal investigations into employee or executive misconduct, with reporting designed to support subsequent regulatory or remedial action.
Anti-corruption compliance programmes, including FCPA and UK Bribery Act-aligned frameworks for cross-border businesses.
AML compliance, suspicious activity matters, and representation in AML-related investigations and proceedings.
Defence against asset forfeiture proceedings and representation in matters involving recovery of allegedly tainted assets.
The principal Nigerian authorities and tribunals we engage in this practice.