Which commitments belong to the company, and who can approve them?
Clear authority and records make it easier to understand the effect of a proposed transaction.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE · NIGERIA
Corporate and Business Lawyers in Nigeria
Legal support for company decisions, commercial relationships and transactions. Discuss your business plans with Laude Legal Partners in Lagos.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Business & Corporate Law: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Commercial contracts
Review how your business buys, sells and collaborates, including payment, delivery, liability and termination arrangements.
Investment structuring
Examine the proposed investment structure alongside existing ownership, investor rights and future funding plans.
Company decisions and governance
Clarify who can approve commitments, how important decisions are recorded and when owners need to be involved.
Transaction due diligence
Review the company records, agreements and legal issues that matter to a proposed acquisition, investment or partnership.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
Your business is growing, bringing in a partner or preparing for a significant transaction.
A relationship is changing
An owner, investor or commercial partner proposes new terms. Understand how those terms fit the company’s existing commitments.
A decision needs a clear record
The people involved have reached an understanding but the documents, authority or responsibilities still need to be resolved.
There are competing priorities
Price, control, timing and risk point in different directions. A focused legal review helps identify the decisions you need to make.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
A company’s legal work connects its ownership, customer relationships, people and plans for growth. Advice is most useful when those connections are considered together. A supplier agreement, a new investor or a change in control can each affect existing commitments. We help you identify which decisions need legal attention, organise the relevant records and agree a practical work plan around your commercial priorities.
What will change after the deal?
Consider ownership, control, existing contracts and ongoing responsibilities together rather than treating signature as the final step.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your business & corporate law enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including commercial contracts and investment structuring where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
- 4
Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Share your company structure, the decision ahead and any existing agreements.
- Current ownership and group structure
- Company documents and relevant resolutions
- Key customer, supplier and partnership agreements
- A summary of the proposed change and commercial priorities
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our team
Tayo Omojesho
Lead Attorney
Tayo’s work spans media and entertainment, corporate transactions and governance compliance. He advises participants in the creative economy on their commercial and legal interests.
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Apara Ayemidun
Senior Associate
Apara’s practice includes corporate transactions, contracts and real estate. Her work also encompasses media and entertainment matters, bringing commercial context to the legal issues facing clients.
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perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Can you support ongoing business legal work?
Tell us about the type and frequency of support you need. We can discuss a defined project or a proposed ongoing scope, including how instructions, fees and priorities would be managed.
Do we need to review every company document at once?
The starting point depends on the decision ahead. A focused review may be appropriate for a particular contract, while an investment or acquisition can call for a wider review of the business.
Can you work with our finance or management team?
Where authorised, we can coordinate with the people responsible for the transaction or business records. Clear roles help separate legal questions from accounting, tax and operational work.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Share your company structure, the decision ahead and any existing agreements. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.