Who has authority to commit the company?
A practical delegation structure should distinguish routine operations from decisions that need closer oversight.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE · NIGERIA
Corporate Governance Legal Advice in Nigeria
Make company authority, board decisions and shareholder approvals clear. Laude reviews governance arrangements and prepares company decision records.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Corporate Governance: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Board and shareholder processes
Review how meetings, approvals and records are organised for the board and owners.
Delegated authority
Clarify which decisions management can take and which require additional approval.
Company resolutions
Prepare or review records of specific company decisions so the instructions and authority are clear.
Governance document reviews
Compare existing governance documents with the company’s current structure and intended arrangements.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
Your board is changing or an investor needs clearer oversight and reporting arrangements.
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.
Company decisions should be understandable to the people making them and to those who later need to rely on the record. Growing businesses can outgrow informal arrangements about authority, reporting and approvals. We help review how decisions are made, identify gaps between documents and practice, and prepare governance materials suited to the company’s ownership and operating needs.
Can the company explain why and how an important decision was approved?
Consistent records help new directors, owners and transaction advisers understand past actions.
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 corporate governance 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 board and shareholder processes and delegated authority 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.
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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.
Gather the company documents, recent resolutions and current decision-making procedures.
- Company and shareholder documents
- Board composition and management responsibilities
- Recent meeting minutes and resolutions
- Current approval limits and reporting practices
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 teamShareholder Agreements
Agree how ownership, decisions, investment and exits will work before a disagreement puts the business under pressure.
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perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Is governance work only for large companies?
Smaller businesses also need clear arrangements for important decisions. The scope should reflect the ownership, complexity and stage of the company rather than copying a large-company system.
Can you help prepare a particular resolution?
Explain the decision and provide the relevant company documents. We can assess the required legal work and prepare or review a record within the agreed engagement.
Can you review practices as well as documents?
Yes. Understanding how decisions are currently made can reveal gaps that are not obvious from the documents alone. The review scope should identify the information and people involved.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Gather the company documents, recent resolutions and current decision-making procedures. 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.