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
Case Study: Aligning Senior & Junior Partner Interests in a Venture Capital Fund
The client is an Africa-focused venture capital established to invest in early-stage technology companies and
Case Study: Legal Due Diligence in a Nigerian M&A Transaction
The Client, a leading renewable energy firm, sought to acquire a controlling stake in a
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
Private Equity Investments in Private Companies – Financial Assistance Considerations
The prohibition of financial assistance to private equity firms and other equity investors is probably
Some Compliance Learnings from FCCPC’s $220 million fine on Meta
Until FCCPC’s Decision imposing a $220m fine on Meta has been successfully appealed, the legal
A Primer on Hell or High Water Clauses in Aviation Leases
“Hell or high water clauses” are a standard fixture of aviation leases and it
Proposed New Rules on the Issuance and Allotment of Private Companies: Some Legal Considerations
The Securities & Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is seeking to regulate debt issuances by private companies and has recently published a draft of the new rules (the “Draft”) for comments. The Draft is the legal framework under which private companies
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.