Cross-Border Corporate & Commercial Transactions

Structure, transact, and operate with legal certainty.

This area focuses on the foundations, agreements, and internal workings of your business — distinct from regulatory licensing or government compliance. We help you build a solid legal structure, negotiate secure commercial terms, and manage day‑to‑day operational legal needs across the UK‑Nigeria corridor. Whether you are starting out, expanding, or entering major projects, we ensure every contract, relationship, and internal rule protects your interests and reduces risk.

TRADE, INVESTMENT & SECTOR TRANSACTIONS
(Deals, contracts, and entry strategies)

Providing comprehensive legal support for all inbound and outbound commercial activity, including energy, tech, and cross‑border investment. We structure agreements to protect your position while keeping transactions efficient and commercially viable.

What we cover:
Energy & Infrastructure Transactions

• Drafting and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), gas sales agreements, and concession contracts

• Structuring asset divestments, farm‑ins/farm‑outs, and project finance documentation

• Joint venture, consortium, and investment agreements for oil, gas, and renewable energy projects

• Sale and purchase agreements for assets, facilities, and exploration/production rights

Cross‑Border Trade & Logistics

• International sale, supply, distribution, and agency agreements

• Freight, warehousing, carriage, and logistics service contracts

• Incoterms, payment terms, and trade finance documentation

• Structuring import/export arrangements and commercial terms

Technology, Fintech & Intellectual Property

• Software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology transfer contracts

• Trademark, patent, and copyright assignments and licensing

• Non‑disclosure, confidentiality, and data‑sharing agreements

• Venture capital term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder pacts

Equity & Incentive Structures

• Structuring Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) and equity incentive schemes

• Shareholder rights, restrictions, and exit mechanisms

• Cross‑border equity investment and ownership structures

JOINT VENTURE & PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORKS
(Collaboration, alliances, and shared projects)
Helping you structure fair, clear, and enforceable partnerships. We ensure all parties understand their rights, obligations, profit shares, and exit options from the start, preventing disputes later.

What we cover:
Joint Venture & Consortium Agreements

• Structuring contractual or incorporated joint ventures for shared projects

• Defining scope of work, contribution of capital, assets, or expertise

• Profit‑sharing, decision‑making, and management control provisions

• Dispute resolution mechanisms and exit/termination terms

Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

• Collaboration agreements, co‑operation pacts, and marketing/technical partnerships

• Framework agreements for long‑term commercial relationships

• Risk allocation, liability caps, and indemnity provisions

Investment & Exit Structures

• Negotiating and drafting investment agreements and subscription documents

• Defining conditions precedent, completion requirements, and post‑completion obligations

• Put/call options, tag‑along/drag‑along rights, and buy‑sell provisions

• Guidance on exit strategies, sale of interests, and winding‑up procedures

Investment & Exit Structures

• Negotiating and drafting investment agreements and subscription documents

• Defining conditions precedent, completion requirements, and post‑completion obligations

• Put/call options, tag‑along/drag‑along rights, and buy‑sell provisions

• Guidance on exit strategies, sale of interests, and winding‑up procedures

CORPORATE STRUCTURING, GOVERNANCE & OPERATIONS

(Internal setup, rules, and employment )

Engineering robust legal frameworks for how your business is owned, organised, and run. We draft the documents and policies that define your company’s identity, protect its directors and owners, and guide daily operations.

What we cover:

Entity Structuring & Restructuring

• Advising on the right vehicle: private limited company, public company, branch, representative office, or special purpose vehicle (SPV)

• Drafting Memorandum and Articles of Association, constitutional documents, and bylaws

• Restructuring group structures, mergers, demergers, and internal reorganisations

• Transfer of shares, business assets, and ownership interests between parties

Corporate Governance & Documentation

• Preparing board resolutions, minutes, and shareholder meeting records

• Drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements, partnership deeds, and founder agreements

• Developing governance policies: board charters, conflict of interest rules, and authority matrices

• Maintaining statutory registers and internal corporate records
  

Commercial & Operational Contracts

• Service agreements, consultancy contracts, and outsourcing arrangements

• Lease agreements for offices, warehouses, and business premises

• Loan agreements, security documents, guarantees, and indemnities

• Non‑compete, non‑solicitation, and restrictive covenant agreements
  

Employment & Labour Law

• Drafting tailored employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and director service contracts

• Preparing staff handbooks, HR policies, and disciplinary/grievance procedures

• Advising on terms of appointment, remuneration, benefits, and termination of employment

• Structuring executive compensation packages and resolving workplace disputes