Practices

Our practice areas.

Our expertise is built around four core practice areas, led by our flagship advisory services.

Flagship Practice

Regulatory Governance & Compliance Assurance

Strategic LicensingNavigating end-to-end application processes for banking/FinTech licenses, telecommunications operational licenses, and NAFDAC product registrations.

Policy Monitoring & Horizon ScanningTracking impending regulatory changes to give executive management and boards early warning on shifts in compliance, competition, or tariff structures.

Enforcement & Crisis ManagementDefending corporate clients during regulatory audits, dawn raids, or compliance queries from the CBN, NCC, NAFDAC, or FCCPC.

Flagship Practice

Integrated “Outsourced General Counsel” Services

Embedded Legal OperationsFunctioning as an extension of the client’s internal team, handling corporate secretarial duties, contract management, and daily legal risk.

Board & Executive BriefingsTransforming complex legal realities into actionable risk matrices and executive summaries for executive management and Board Directors.

Dispute Portfolio ManagementStrategically managing active courtroom litigation handled by external trial lawyers, ensuring litigation aligns with overall business goals and budgets.

Digital Economy, Data & Consumer Advisory

FinTech & Payments StructuringAdvising on the convergence of banking and telecom, including mobile money, digital wallets, and payment gateway regulations.

Data Protection & Privacy ArchitectureDesigning internal and customer-facing data policies that comply fully with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).

Consumer Protection & AntitrustReviewing marketing campaigns, product labels, and pricing strategies to guarantee compliance with FCCPC guidelines and consumer rights regulations.

Commercial Contracts & Transactions Documentation

Contract DesignDrafting and negotiating high-value vendor agreements, complex cross-border supply chain contracts, and franchising frameworks.

Technology & Infrastructure AgreementsStructuring specialized telecommunications infrastructure sharing agreements, co-location deals, and software licensing contracts.

Joint Ventures & Strategic AlliancesLegally structuring corporate partnerships, local content compliance frameworks, and distribution networks for the retail and FMCG sectors.

Regulators

The regulators we engage.

CBNCentral Bank of Nigeria

NCCCommunications Commission

NAFDACFood & Drug Control

FCCPCConsumer Protection

NDPAData Protection Act