We act as trusted independent and real-time advisors to financial institutions like banks as well as a variety of sophisticated and institutional investors, including investment banking firms, venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators, angel investors, endowments, pension funds and insurance firms.
We have wide-ranging experience with:
Thought Leadership

Series A Financing – What to Expect
In this update, we highlight some key Series A considerations for founders looking to raise

The Nigeria Tax Bill – Revisiting the New Rent Relief Allowance
It would appear that landlords and dependent adults will no longer be entitled to income
Institutional Limited Partners Association New Reporting Standards
Following extensive industry consultation, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (“ILPA”) has now released an updated

Meta’s Changes: More Speech, Fewer Mistakes
Whilst Meta’s proposed changes raise some concerns regarding online safety, there are a number of

The CBN FX Code: Moving From Rules to Principles
The introduction of the draft CBN FX Code marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s foreign

The CBN FX Code: Key Principles
The draft FX Code, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in October 2024,

Intermediary Liability: Legal Considerations for Tech Platforms in Nigeria
Intermediary liability, as a legal and policy concern, raises the question: To what extent should

Central Bank Immunity and Fundamental Human Rights: Matters Arising
A recent court decision, Chris vs. CBN, raises important questions regarding the doctrine of central

Social Media Handles & Data Privacy Rights of Bank Customers
In a recent judgment, a Nigerian Court upheld a new central banking regulation requiring banks

Private Equity Investments in Private Companies – Financial Assistance Considerations
The prohibition of financial assistance to private equity firms and other equity investors is probably
Client Success
We successfully advised an international investment bank in respect of a multi-million dollar term loan facility to a Nigerian financial institution
We successfully advised a leading international investment bank in relation to a multi- million dollar single currency term facility provided to an indigenous firm for general corporate purposes and to refinance an existing asset finance facility.
We successfully advised a dutch bank on a trade receivables securitization transaction with respect to a multi-million dollar debt owed by a Nigeria debtor and an offshore creditor.
We successfully advised a global private equity firm based in the MENA region on the acquisition of minority interests in an FMCG company based in Nigeria.
We successfully advised several fund managers on the formation on its first and second venture capital funds focused on investments in tech companies.
We successfully advised a Chinese investor on the acquisition of a majority stake in a Nigerian construction company with subsidiaries in 3 African countries.
We successfully acted on behalf for an alternative lender in relation to a development bridging facility secured on a mixed use development site in Lagos, Nigeria.
We successfully acted on behalf of a residential investment company in connection with the restructuring of its intra-group facilities across six group entities.
We successfully acted on behalf of international bank on a range of derivative matters in relation to ISDA Master Agreements and Schedules, Spot FX trading arrangements, netting and collateral arrangements, facing Nigeria clients.