Prof. Joe Abugu, SAN & Co., operates a specialized practice in all areas of commercial, industrial and company law practice.
We undertake the incorporation of businesses, friendly societies and registered trustees; documentation and perfection of conveyances, leases, debentures of fixed and floating charges, mortgages, syndicated credit facilities, other agreements and contracts.
We offer consultancy services in all aspects of capital market operations – issue of shares and debt securities; acting as Solicitors to an issue, Solicitors to Trustees and Solicitors of Issuer Companies.
The firm’s services include counselling on all aspect of banking law and secured credit transaction including the documentation of loan agreement, debentures, equipment leases and other modes of securing credit.
Negotiation and preparation of petroleum and mineral leases, exploration concessions and licensing; preparation and engrossment of all contracts relating to marketing of oil and allied products and special advisory services in petroleum and minerals law.
The firm’s expertise covers all the legal aspects of transactions relating to land and landed properties including conveyances, leases, title searches and obtaining Governmental consents.
We register and monitor the use of trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs and other trade secrets.
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We are a law firm of solicitors, advocates, chartered arbitrators, and notaries public specializing in all areas of commercial, industrial and company law. Our team is made up of renowned professionals who are leading authorities in their practice areas and have a collective wealth of relevant experience to serve you with.
The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom.
We have renowned professionals on our team who are leading authorities in their practice areas and have a collective wealth of relevant experience to serve you with.
As our client, you get our full attention. Our joy is in understanding your unique needs and offering the best possible service to meet them and satisfy you.
We take our duty of care to you exceptionally seriously, as our client. From the moment you meet us, we stay invested until we are sure you are satisfied.
Prof. Joseph Abugu is a specialist in Company Securities and Secured Credit Transactions who has extensively consulted on public issues and private placement of securities. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Law Teachers Association, and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
Sir Chima is an industrialist with several years of training and practical experience in Germany and Italy, and the founder of Dauphin Nigeria Limited, a major manufacturer and exporter of leather products. He added a law degree to his laurels in 1997 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2001-2004.
Bibian Offor is a 1989 graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991. She spent her early practice years as Counsel in the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission. She has been an Associate Partner/Consultant with the firm since 2005.
Mr Uka is an attorney with eight years post call experience; highly effective at developing creative case strategies and writing persuasive briefs. He graduated in law from the University of Buea, Cameroon in 2012, was called to the Nigerian bar in 2014, and joined the firm in 2023.
Ms Chukwueke attended the University of Lagos, Nigeria where she graduated in 2000 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2004. She has been engaged in Commercial and Industrial Law Practice and became an Associate Partner in the firm in 2007.
General consultation on all aspects of commercial and industrial law.
The firm operates an active litigation department, which handles all court cases concerning any aspect of our practice areas.
Specialized advisory services in personal and corporate income tax structures including configuration of excise duties and other statutory fees payable in Nigeria.
As duly appointed Notaries Public of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, we verify and certify the authenticity of all kinds of public and commercial documents for use in and outside Nigeria.
These testimonials are a testament to our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. We value the relationships we build with our clients and strive to exceed their expectations in everything we do.
Stella Chukwuma Commercial Law Client The firm always has my back and looks out for me and my business needs in the most thoughtful and pragmatic way.
The firm always has my back and looks out for me and my business needs in the most thoughtful and pragmatic way.
Chiagozie Maduka Taxation Law Client I didn't know how much I needed the team's help until my first consultation with them. They helped me set things in order.
I didn't know how much I needed the team's help until my first consultation with them. They helped me set things in order.
Ara Adetola Litigation Client The team is very thorough and tactical in their representation. They give me all the confidence and ease I need.
The team is very thorough and tactical in their representation. They give me all the confidence and ease I need.
Chief Wilson Agbonifo Corporate Practice Client The firm has been my long-standing resource and ally, keeping my businesses in good legal standing and compliance.
The firm has been my long-standing resource and ally, keeping my businesses in good legal standing and compliance.
Isa Baba Banking Client The team always goes above and beyond for me and my companies. They're truly client-focused and driven.
The team always goes above and beyond for me and my companies. They're truly client-focused and driven.
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