BALOGUNHAROLD

Case Studies

The work, in practice.

22 selected matters across entry, investment, regulation, disputes and infrastructure. Clients are kept confidential; the problems and the advice are not.

  1. 01Market entry in NigeriaEstablishing a tax-efficient, incentive-qualified Nigerian subsidiary.
  2. 02Doing business in NigeriaServing Nigerian enterprise customers without incorporating locally.
  3. 03Legal due diligence in NigeriaSeries A legal due diligence for a European-domiciled fund.
  4. 04Data protection in NigeriaCompliance audits and defensive litigation for a data controller.
  5. 05Tax disputes in NigeriaChallenging an additional tax assessment, from objection to tribunal.
  6. 06Infrastructure in NigeriaBid support and negotiations for a 140-bed multi-specialty hospital in Ikoyi.
  7. 07Gas transportation in NigeriaReviewing the International Project Agreement of the West African Gas Pipeline.
  8. 08Gas infrastructure in NigeriaThe commercial agreements of the East–West Offshore Gas Gathering System.
  9. 09Fintech investment in NigeriaAdvising a U.S.-based investor on a Nigerian fintech’s Series B.
  10. 10Working capital financing in NigeriaStructuring a working capital facility for a Nigerian business.
  11. 11Real estate development in NigeriaPermits, project finance and EPCM for a 30-storey mixed-use tower.
  12. 12Public-private partnership in NigeriaStructuring a public-private partnership concession, from procurement to financial close.
  13. 13Venture capital fund formation in NigeriaForming a venture capital fund for the founders of a new Nigerian VC firm.
  14. 14SaaS legal compliance in NigeriaMaking a SaaS company’s standard contracts work under Nigerian law.
  15. 15Election petition in NigeriaTechnology counsel to the defence of a winning candidate in an election petition.
  16. 16Merger clearance in NigeriaUnconditional merger clearance, and a new approach to calculating turnover.
  17. 17Acquisition financing in NigeriaFinancing a strategic acquisition, from term sheet to drawdown.
  18. 18Technology accelerator market entry in NigeriaEstablishing a global technology accelerator in Nigeria.
  19. 19Delaware flip for Nigerian startupsRepairing a defective Delaware flip before the next round.
  20. 20General partner due diligence in NigeriaLegal due diligence on a General Partner for a development finance institution.
  21. 21Buy-side deal structuring in NigeriaStructuring a Nigerian acquisition for the buyer.
  22. 22Corporate venture capital fund in NigeriaSetting up a corporate venture fund for an established company.