EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Ibadan, Ibadan LL. B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2019
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial litigation and Insolvency
Corporate and Commercial
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigeria Bar Association
Bio
Paula is a conscientious and solution-oriented Associate with experience in dispute resolution, on risk and regulatory compliance, intellectual property management and corporate & commercial law. She combines her ability to analyze complex legal issues and proffer pragmatic and progressive solutions with providing business support and legal advisory services to startups and corporate entities.
Paula is an intellectual property rights enthusiast and has attained certifications from the World Intellectual Property Organization, the University of Pennsylvania, and HarvardX, an online learning platform of the Harvard Law School.
SAMMY DALMEIDA
Mr. Sammy Dalmeida is a Chartered Insurance Broker & the Pioneer CEO of SBG Insurance Brokers (former subsidiary of Sterling Bank PLC). He has over 30 years extensive insurance experience cutting across high net-worth relationship building, business development expertise, advanced insurance broking, underwriting, claims management, risk management, corporate governance & strategy. He has a track record of achieving stretching business targets, developing new business & ensuring repeat business.
He was also a recipient of the Outstanding Merit Award in the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah African Leadership Awards of 2005. In 2014, he was one of the very few Insurance Brokers selected as a member of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Insurance Industry Transformation Committee.
ADENIKE YOMI-FASEUN
Adenike Yomi Faseun is an Associate Director, Tax, Regulatory & People Services at KPMG, Fellow of the Institute of Payroll Administrators in Nigeria, and currently sits on the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council. She has over 22 years working experience in administrative and business support services. She has professional experience in immigration advisory and compliance services; contract personnel recruitment and administration; cost of living survey; payroll management and country briefing to various organisations in different industries such as Oil and Gas, Power, Telecommunications, Banking, Information Technology, Construction, and Advertising.
PETER BAMKOLE
Peter Bamkole pioneered the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University in January 2003- now one of the top enterprise development centers in Africa and a model which has been replicated in 4 (Four) African Countries (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda). He consults widely in Sub-Saharan Africa on entrepreneurship development and practice. He is a member of the University Management Council. He chairs the Advisory Board of both Supreme Foundation and International Breweries Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Society for Corporate Governance.
Peter Bamkole is a business builder with interest in designing new learning methods and e-support for SMEs.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Uyo, LL. B (Hons)
University of Ibadan, LL.M (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2016
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate and Property Law
Corporate and Commercial Law
Regulatory Compliance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Risk and Asset Management
Administration of Estate.
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA)
Bio
Michael is a member of the Corporate Commercial Team. He handles the Real Estate Transaction and the Property Management Portfolio of the firm. With vast experience and specialty in Property/Real Estate Law, Consultancy, Restructuring, Regulatory Compliance, and General Legal Advisory he handles Client’s vast portfolio of Property acquisitions and disposals as well as provide legal advisory and structure for real estate finance, including commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. His team spirit, attention to detail, and ability to manage tasks effectively and solve problem timeously has distinguished his practice with the firm.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Anambra State University, LL. B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2015
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Criminal and Civil Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Property and Real Estate
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigeria Bar Association,
Bio
Deborah is a member of the Litigation and ADR Team. She handles the whole process of initiating the protection of Clients rights and defending Clients in the general and special Courts within Nigeria. She also has vast experience in handling generic cases before financial regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies. She is also an ardent researcher.
She is diligent, efficient and versatile. She is very committed to expanding her skills in the field. She is also very passionate about the protection of Women and Children Rights.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife, LL. B (Hons)
University of Ibadan (LLM)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2012
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial Litigation
Insolvency
ADR Practice
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigeria Bar Association,
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Bio
Tolulope is a seasoned litigator and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK (Nigeria Branch), with a wealth of experience in people management with impressive skill as a formidable team lead and invaluable team player. She has garnered extensive experience in client management, legal drafting, dispute resolution in complex commercial transactions, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her analytical and research skills mean that clients can rest assured that their complex legal issues are resolved competently, effectively and efficiently.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
LLB: Enugu State University
BL: The Nigerian Law School
YEAR OF CALL
2019
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial Real Estate
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
VOLUNTARY ENGAGEMENTS Volunteer, Restructure Africa.
Bio
Nnedimma is a Member of the Corporate Commercial Team of the firm.
Over the years, she has gained experience in Company Secretarial Services, Real Estate Law and Regulatory Compliance. She has a flair for Data Privacy, Technology and Innovative Law.
She stands out for her passion to provide bespoke and tailored legal solutions to meet clients’ needs.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
LLB
BL
YEAR OF CALL
2019
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial Real Estate
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (Associate Member).
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Bio
Deborah is an Associate Counsel and a member of the firm’s Corporate Commercial team. She renders Company Secretarial Services, legal drafting and research services to clients.
Prior to joining AEC LEGAL, she has served as a Judicial Assistant in the High Court of Lagos State where she was involved in writing legal opinions from a judicial perspective and proffering secondary opinions and research skills to litigation matters in the open court.
Deborah is an efficient, terrific team player and dedicated to satisfying clients’ legal needs.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
LLB: UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
BL: NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
YEAR OF CALL
2013
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and commercial law
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law
Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
Bio
Motunrayo is a Member of the Corporate Commercial Team. Prior to joining the Firm, she had garnered extensive experience in commercial litigation and other forms of dispute resolution.
Motunrayo had also been involved in several high-profile transactions on which she played a key role. With her holistic experience, she now specializes in corporate commercial practice and her versatile knowledge of the law aids in ensuring effective results.
Motunrayo is efficient, attentive, thorough and dedicated to proffering top notch services. She is also passionate about medical negligence and employment matters and has published various articles about a plethora of topics.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Ibadan (LL.B.)
YEAR OF CALL
2019
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association
Junior Chambers International
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) – Student Member
WELFARE/SOCIAL WORK
Train Them Young Initiative
Learn the Goals Africa
Bio
Chidimma is an asset to the legal profession. She is a graduate of the prestigious University of Ibadan with a second-class upper honours. She has a passion for technology and is poised to do exploits in the Fintech space. She is available to advise on areas bordering on Fintech law, Commercial, and Real estate, and continually seeks means to make improvements on the practice of law using technology.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Ambrose Alli University, LL.B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2019
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation, Insolvency and Corporate Practice
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association
Amnesty International
Bio
Samson has a knack for advocacy, research, public speaking and legal writing. His core practice areas are Corporate Commercial transactions, Litigation and Insolvency, Maritime and Arbitration. He is a recipient of several awards and honours notable, among them are: Best Oralist, Stetson Environmental Moot Court Competition (Nigeria National Rounds), Certificate of Recognition by the Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus.
Prior to joining the firm, he interned at several firms, where he gained valuable experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
Commitment to clients’ satisfaction is the core of his professional policy.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Anambra State University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2018
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and Commercial Law Practice
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) – Student.
Welfare/Social Work
Secretary/Trustee
Hope for Love and Justice Initiative (HLJi)
Bio
Obianuju is an ingenious lawyer with a passion for growth and excellence in the Legal Profession. She has a keen interest in Corporate and Commercial law and is willing to gain experience in other practice areas.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
International Law and Diplomacy (Babcock University)
WELFARE/SOCIAL WORK
Queen Mary University of London Community Sport Initiative (2017), QMUL Unite (2018).
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Long walks, Playing and watching basketball, Discussing politics.
Bio
Taiwo is passionate about Social Justice, Diplomacy and Education on a global scale but he is driven to achieve the same goal locally. He is enrolled in a senior status law programme in Queen Mary University of London.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (LL.B.)
Nigerian Law School, Kano (BL)
Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom (LL.M)
YEAR OF CALL
2015
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and Commercial Law Practice
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) – Student.
Welfare/Social Work
Secretary/Trustee
Hope for Love and Justice Initiative (HLJi)
Bio
Chioma is a member of the Corporate Commercial Team and regularly advises clients on Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Regulatory & Compliance, Company Promotion and Company Secretarial Matters.
Having commenced her career as a Risk Management Officer in one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria, Chioma is well-versed in Contract Documentation, drafting, review and negotiation.
She brings her knowledge and expertise in banking transactions to law with uncommon dedication. Called to the bar in 2015, Chioma is a driven and passionate individual that is motivated by a quest for excellence and growth.
Chioma is a graduate of the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where she finished with a Second-class upper-division and holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial and Maritime Law from Swansea University in the United Kingdom. She is a student member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Lagos State University – LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School – BL
University of Lagos – MA (International Law and Diplomacy)
Lagos Business School
IESE Business School Barcelona, Spain
Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Shanghai, China.
YEAR OF CALL
1990
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and Commercial Law
Arbitration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Restructuring
Power, Energy, and Infrastructure
Intellectual Property Protection and Administration
Immigration and Labour Law
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Advisory Board of the Enterprise Development Centre Pan-Atlantic University
Fintech Association of Nigeria
National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) Finance working group
Society for Corporate Governance
Institute of Directors of Nigeria
Bio
Anu is the Managing Partner of the firm. He has extensive knowledge in several key areas of law and an in depth understanding of business practices in Nigeria gained from several decades of experience.
He holds a Post Graduate degree in International Law and Diplomacy and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School and the University of Navarra, IESE Business School, where he attended the Global CEO Program.
Anu recognizes and embraces the influence of good corporate governance practices in impacting an organization’s performance in ensuring great customer satisfaction, improving employee commitment and the corporate reputation of the organization.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
B.sc Political Science.
Bio
Bolaji is a graduate of Political Science from the University of Ilorin and a student member of the Chartered Institute For Personnel Management (CIPM). He has 3 year’s hands-on experience in Administrative and clerical litigation matters.
Bolaji combines his wide range of Administrative skills towards ensuring smooth office operations and managing the office inventory.
He has a passion for photography and football.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Lagos State University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2009
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation.
Arbitration and Insolvency.
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators.
Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Bio
Oluwaseye is an astute lawyer with 10 years of accumulated experience in law practice. He became an associate of the Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb), in 2011 and came out top of his class receiving the Hon. Justice Bola Ajibola’s Prize for International Arbitration.
Prior to joining the firm, Oluwaseye worked in a litigation firm, where he garnered a wealth of experience in matrimonial causes, civil and commercial litigation as well as arbitration.
He is a team player and dedicated to solving clients’ challenges using the tools of the judicial system.
Intellectual Property
Our Services include but not limited to the registration, protection, administration and enforcement of trademarks, patents copyrights and designs and oppositions to the registrations of a trademark in Nigeria and Africa, but also in the protection and maintenance of the various intellectual property rights belonging to foreigners and Nigerians. We also consult and advise clients on matters involving intellectual property rights and provide logistics for trademarks administration and procure technology transfer and its registration, negotiation and preparation of licenses, assignments of intellectual property rights, international distributorship agreements and franchising.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Essex (LL.B)
Nigerian Law School (B.L)
YEAR OF CALL
2017
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Intellectual Property
Litigation and Insolvency
Internet Law and Governance
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Bio
Osaye is a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation and Insolvency Department and advises primarily on debt recovery and insolvency matters. Since joining the Firm, she has advised and represented various clients in matters covering several subject areas.
Prior to joining the Firm, she interned at several local Firms where she gained a foundational understanding of the Nigerian Legal System. During her service year, she was actively involved in pro bono projects such as providing legal aid to indigenes of the state.
As a dedicated lawyer, she is wholly committed to representing the best interests of her clients.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Obafemi Awolowo University Ife LL.B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2016
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation,
Insolvency
Dispute Resolution
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
International Federation of Women Lawyers.
Bio
Seun is a seasoned lawyer with experience in Litigation, Insolvency and Dispute Resolution. She is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Insolvency team.
She regularly represents and advises both foreign and Nigerian clients on disputes relating to corporate and commercial, contract, banking and finance, insolvency, labour and employment, criminal and real estate matters before various courts and tribunals in Nigeria.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
LLB
BL
LLM
YEAR OF CALL
2009
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial
Real Estate
Maritime
Arbitration
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Section on Business Law (SBL) (Nigerian Bar Association).
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom,(Associate member).
Nigerian Maritime Lawyers Association (NLMA).
Voluntary Engagements
• Member Secretarial Team, National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) Finance Working Group.
• Member FinTech Thematic Group of The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG).
Oladunni leads the Corporate Commercial Team. She provides day to day guidance and corporate advisory services and is well experienced in legal drafting, review, documentation, research, and policy development.
She has worked with diverse clientele on transactions cutting across a wide range of industries and practice areas. Oladunni participates actively in client, contractual, regulatory and third-party stakeholder interactions at state and federal levels. She superintends transaction negotiations as best suit overall party objectives and engages in client and contract management.
She is a principled, proficient, and driven Legal Practitioner with excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Ibadan, LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2012
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Probate and Administration of Estates
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Company Insolvency and Winding up Proceedings
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Bio
JOSHUA is a member of the firm’s litigation department. he routinely handles contentious matters on behalf of Clients lending his firm grasp of the law to matters in several industries including Banking, Property disputes and Insurance matters. He also handles pro bono cases for indigent Nigerians, a social justice interest for him borne from his time at the Legal Aid Council during his NYSC service year.
JOSHUA is a highly committed, diligent, and motivated individual. He is an ardent researcher and has exceptional ability in interpretation of statute which makes him an excellent advocate. Joshua’s drive and dedication to litigation, has influenced his interest in developing the Nigerian legal industry. He is a client-centric team player able to combine his expertise in the law with a thorough understanding of the Client’s needs.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Lagos LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2017
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and Commercial Law
Legal Advisory, Company Secretarial & Regulatory compliance
Property and Real Estate Law
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Bio
Ajibike is a member of the Corporate/Commercial Law Department and has gained practical experience in legal compliance and regulatory matters. Prior to joining AEC Legal in 2018, Ajibike worked with commercial law firms during her internship program and national youth service year.
She was a part-time lecturer of Company law at the Weekend Tutorial Classes of Ajayi Crowther University in affiliation with De Babs Associate, Ibadan, Oyo State. This enabled her to gain useful experience in corporate and commercial transactions. Her areas of interest are Commercial and Corporate Law, Project Finance, Capital Markets, Real Estate and Intellectual Property.
She is a dedicated lawyer who is client-centric and committed to developing her legal skills. She is a result-oriented individual and thrives in a challenging working environment. More so, she is an excellent researcher with an eye for detail.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Olabisi Onabanjo University, LL. B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
YEAR OF CALL
2006
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Dispute Resolution
ADR Practice
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigeria Bar Association,
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Bio
Segun is a resourceful lawyer with a strong background in litigation and a cognate experience in negotiation as well as a broad spectrum of dispute resolution mechanisms.
Segun has been involved in several landmark commercial litigation matters before superior courts as well as arbitral proceedings. He also advises and represents local and international clients on disputes as well as legal issues on a wide range of transactions such as banking, capital market, aviation, insurance, real estate, insolvency, election, employment and labour, telecommunications, matrimonial, human rights and other related issues.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
B.L, LL.B ( University of Lagos)
Diploma in Law (University of Lagos)
YEAR OF CALL
2015
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial transactions
Company Secretarial
Regulatory Compliance
Property Law
Administration of Estate
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association
Institute of Chartered Secretaries
Administrators of Nigeria
Publications
A research on tax liens imposed on accounts of alleged tax defaulters by the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
Welfare/Social Work
Member of Executive Helping Initiative
Special Interests
Development Management
Tax Law
Bio
Bukola is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Department. She is a brilliant and highly motivated lawyer who places emphasizes on providing viable legal solutions and delivering exceptional legal services to clients. She provides advisory services to clients across Nigeria and advises on cross border transactions.
Her areas of expertise include Corporate Commercial Law, Company Secretarial Services, Property Law, Regulatory Compliance and Administration of Estate Law. Her zeal for the law and passion for excellence makes her an ideal team player.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
University of Lagos, LLB
Nigerian Law School, BL
YEAR OF CALL
2010
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Commercial
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Power & Infrastructure Projects
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
The Nigerian Bar Association: Section on Business Law.
Society for Corporate Governance.
Capital Markets Solicitors Association.
Institute of Chartered Company Secretaries of Nigeria
Bio
Olayinka is a qualified lawyer offering more than 9 years of experience as Legal Counsel leading teams with targeted emphasis in Corporate Commercial, Banking & Finance, Power & Infrastructure Practice and Capital Markets.
Olayinka currently presides as Team Lead of the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Projects Team of the Firm. She regularly negotiates, drafts and reviews commercial contracts and agreements pertaining to clients’ businesses, advises clients on various transactions including mergers and acquisitions, loan and finance transactions, power and energy, real estate, inbound, immigration, regulatory compliance, Foreign Direct Investment, company formation, and due diligence. Olayinka also provides company secretarial services to private and public companies and regularly advises boards and management teams on corporate governance compliance matters.
She has extensive experience interfacing with various regulatory bodies including but not limited to Securities and Exchange Commission, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Federal and State Inland Revenue Services, Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria Immigration Services and Federal and State Ministries, Department and Agencies.
EDUCATION (DEGREES)
Nigerian Law School, B.L
University of Nigeria Nsukka, LL.B
YEAR OF CALL
2012
KEY PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Debt Recovery & Insolvency
Intellectual Property
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Nigerian Bar Association.
Bio
Onyeka is an experienced and versatile lawyer who has represented several clients in contentious matters at both trial and appellate courts across Nigeria. His litigation and arbitration experience spans across a wide range of areas including but not limited to Insolvency & Secured Credit Transactions, Debt recovery, Commercial law, Maritime law, Intellectual property, Employment and Labour law.
He advises corporate entities on regulatory compliance and has conducted due diligence on behalf of several companies in Nigeria.
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
In the provision of our services under this practice area, we balance the effective prosecution of contentious matters in Court with an alternative resolution of issues through arbitration and other alternative means of dispute resolution. With this approach, the Firm responds to the needs of each matter on a case-by-case basis taking into account the needs of every individual client as well as desired outcomes.
Insolvency and Debt Recovery
Our firm offers wide and in-depth services in insolvency-related litigation and enforcement proceedings. The firm has a track record of representing its clients{financial institutions, corporate bodies & individuals} in high profile cases in various aspects among others but not limited to; Litigation in bankruptcy & insolvency proceedings, judicial foreclosures and receiverships, insurance-related insolvency that is; advise to insurers and reinsurers, plans of reorganisation, schemes of arrangement, exchange offers and voluntary arrangements, creditors and equity committee representation, operational issues where businesses trade in bankruptcy/insolvency, debt recovery.
Energy & Natural Resource
Our firm has extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on oil & gas industry contracts which cut across up, mid and downstream oil production and includes ancillary oil & gas services. Members of our team are well versed in the provision and applicability of Local Content Act and regularly advise local and international clients in respect of same. The Firm is registered with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and also maintains relations with the oil & gas industry regulators, which our clients often benefit from. Additionally, our services are not limited to the oil & gas industry as we recognize that Nigeria has over 30 other natural resources apart from petroleum. To this end, the firm advises clients engaged in small, medium and large-scale mining activities across the country.
Immigration Law
Our firm also provides legal advice on immigration matters. Our foreign corporate clients and individuals have benefited from our expert assistance in obtaining resident permits, expatriate quotas, business permits to enable them to legally invest and carry on various business activities in Nigeria. We have also conducted various visa appeals on behalf of our clients unjustly refused necessary entry visas.
Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory
We strive to develop and implement processes to promote and sustain good corporate governance of companies whilst ensuring that the best standards of corporate governance are adopted by companies in so far as they are considered appropriate to the nature and scale of the organization. The firm regularly interfaces and has built reliable connections with various regulatory bodies whose directives have an impact on our clients’ operations. Such regulatory bodies include the Corporate Affairs Commissions, Securities and Exchange Commissions, Department of Petroleum Resources, Central Bank of Nigeria, Bureau of Public Enterprises, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, National Insurance Commission, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and various other agencies.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
AEC Legal has extensive experience in the preparation and regularization of title documentation at state and federal levels, superintending property development documentation, preparing lease agreement, tenancy agreements, mortgages, assignments and other titles to land. Furthermore, the Firm has engagements in real estate agency, property acquisition and property tax compliance for individual, industrial and institutional clients.
Corporate Commercial, M&A and Private Equity
Our lawyers are specialists in various areas of company and commercial law and have successfully handled transactions in areas which include but are not limited to Company Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, Joint Ventures, taxation and general legal advisory. Members of the team also specialise in the provision of company secretarial services to small, medium and large companies including private limited liability companies, public limited liability companies and incorporated trustees.
Commercial Real Estate
AEC Legal has extensive experience in the preparation and regularization of title documentation at state and federal levels, superintending property development documentation, preparing lease agreement, tenancy agreements, mortgages, assignments and other titles to land. Furthermore, the Firm has engagements in real estate agency, property acquisition and property tax compliance for individual, industrial and institutional clients.
Capital Markets, Securities and Investments
Our firm is a duly registered capital market Adviser and solicitors to issues of shares to the public particularly the shares of Public Limited Liability Companies as well as rendering professional advice to prospective investors on the stock market. Our firm is abreast with procedures relating to privatization and commercialization of companies. We follow up and advise corporate and individual clients on their capital market transactions and requirements generally. We advise on Nigerian investment laws and regulations generally including but not limited to banking laws and regulations, exportation and repatriation of funds generally. We also advise on the existing laws and regulations generally governing the relevant privatized industry and the regulatory framework for the industry.
Banking & Finance
The Firm provides quality, bespoke legal advisory services to local and international clients operating within the Banking and Finance Sector. Members of the Banking & Finance Team regularly advise financial institutions, companies and investors on complex finance transactions which cut across various industries in and outside Nigeria. The Firm has extensive experience in advising on complicated financial transactions including Project and Infrastructure Finance, Asset Finance, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance and Islamic Finance, from both the lenders’ and borrowers’ perspectives. The Firm also advises banks and other lending institutions on their daily business operations and offers specialized advisory services to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) seeking seed capital by way of loans.
Administration of Estates
We provide services with respect to the management and settlement of estates of persons who die testate or intestate. Our scope of work under this practice area includes the preparation and lodgment of wills and other testamentary documents, procurement of grant of probate and procurement of letters of administration. We also provide legal services to Estates with respect to their management and distribution of assets as provided for in the testamentary documents.
Power & Infrastructure Projects
Our firm has over a decade of experience in serving industry-leading clients for various multimillion-dollar power and infrastructure projects. Our lawyers are technically versed in matters concerning the acquisition and construction of power plants, the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts with government agencies and private individuals as well as obtaining the relevant approvals for the construction elements of deals. We are able to liaise with Regulatory Authorities on the issue of licenses relating to the generation, transmission, distribution and retailing electricity and also advise on policies that deal with the relation between competition policy and consumer protection.
