What interest is being offered, and what records support it?
The description used in marketing should not replace examination of the relevant documents.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
REAL ESTATE · NIGERIA
Property Lawyers in Lagos, Nigeria
Legal advice for property purchases, sales, leases and disputes. Discuss your title documents and proposed property transaction with Laude in Lagos.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Real Estate: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Purchase and sale support
Review the proposed transaction, the parties’ responsibilities and documents needed for the agreed purchase or sale work.
Title due diligence
Investigate the available ownership information and report relevant issues within the agreed review scope.
Lease reviews
Consider rent, use, repairs, renewal and the other conditions governing occupation.
Property dispute advice
Assess a disagreement using the title, transaction or lease records and the history of the matter.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You are acquiring, selling, occupying or managing an interest in property.
Money will be committed
A deposit, purchase payment or occupation commitment is approaching while documents or conditions still need to be checked.
Records raise questions
The description of the property, the party’s authority or the documents supplied do not provide a complete picture.
The relationship becomes difficult
A buyer, seller, owner or occupier disagrees about an obligation. Preserve the relevant records before deciding how to respond.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
A property decision can involve title, transaction documents, occupation and the expectations of several parties. The legal work should follow the actual interest you intend to acquire, sell or use. We help review available records, identify questions that need further investigation and coordinate the agreed documentation, while distinguishing legal checks from physical, valuation or technical assessments.
Which checks fall outside the legal review?
Survey, structural condition, valuation and other specialist work should be identified rather than assumed to be included.
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 real estate 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 purchase and sale support and title due diligence 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.
Identify the property, proposed transaction and available ownership documents.
- Property location and description
- Available title and survey documents
- Offer, sale agreement or lease draft
- Seller, landlord or other party details
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
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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About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Can you advise before I pay a deposit?
An early discussion allows the proposed terms and available records to be considered before a commitment. Tell us about any payment or signing deadline.
Does a legal review include inspecting the building?
Physical condition and technical inspection are separate from the legal work unless expressly included through appropriate specialists. The scope should make those boundaries clear.
Can you help with a lease as well as a purchase?
Yes. Describe the proposed occupation or transaction so the relevant documents and review scope can be identified.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Identify the property, proposed transaction and available ownership documents. 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.