Practice Areas
Our litigation practice is most and well suited to handle anything from investigations to very complex disputes at State and Federal High Courts throughout Nigeria. The firm has lawyers with good litigation experience in varying degrees, who have been involved on high-exposure cases on regular basis involving all sorts, manners and quantum of claims. The Appellate practice of our firm involves virtually every area of litigation to the highest level of our Judicial system. Key Clients include: Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NEPA Superannuation Fund Limited, First City Monument Bank PLC, Ecobank Nigeria PLC, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, PHCN, Individuals, etc.
We recognise that alternative means to settle disputes have to be considered before resorting to the court. Nevertheless, where commercially appropriate we have no hesitation in resorting to litigation to achieve the client’s objective and will pursue such litigation with enthusiasm, aggression and drive. The firm has varied experience in arbitration proceedings having represented and participated in arbitration sittings for several clients. The firm maintains consultancy relationship with several Chartered Arbitrators. The Principal Partner is a Fellow with Centre for Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). Our mediators and arbitrators have been specially trained in ADR techniques to help parties resolve their disputes, and act as a facilitator in the mediation process, which is voluntary, non-binding, confidential and without prejudice. Each has a solid commercial background and extensive experience of mediation and arbitration.
As Solicitors and Attorneys to numerous multinational companies, government agencies and individuals, the firm of Akinboro & Co provides regular legal advice on all aspects of corporate operations. We assist our clients with a number of corporate reporting and record keeping requirement including corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues, Board of Director’s fiduciary and legal responsibilities and an array of other corporate matters. Our Solicitors are experienced in preparing and filling of such documents as SEC reports, Corporate Affairs Commission statutory documents/compliance, reports, rendering secretarial services to corporate clients to ensure strict compliance with Nigerian corporate law and the general norms of corporate practice and proxy statements. In addition, our Attorneys provides drafting services, negotiation assistance on a wide range of general contract matters, purchase and sale agreement and other vendor agreements.
Akinboro & Co. handles the preparation of all forms of Securities and financial documentation for Banks and other Financial Institutions including secured and syndicated loan agreements, and mortgages. We represent underwriters (including Banks) and issuing houses in connection with offering of securities, including public offering, tax advantages and preferred stock offerings. Key Clients: Central Bank of Nigeria, National Deposit Insurance Commission, First City Monument Bank PLC, Ecobank Nigeria PLC, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, Sterling Bank PLC, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund PLC, etc.
The firm ensures conformity with all the securities legislation and regulations in Nigeria especially the Listing requirement of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission Act and Regulations. Our firm is registered to perform the function of Solicitors in the Capital Market. We have over the years represented our clients before the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) and are well experienced and rooted in the practice and procedure of the IST. Key Clients include: Government Agencies, Multinational Corporations, Banks and Insurance Industry players.
Our oil & gas practice is made up of legal experts in the Nigerian energy and extractive industry, offering depth of resource, local expertise and commitment to the key oil and gas markets. We advise on complex legal, commercial and technical issues associated with upstream, midstream and downstream developments. We have worked with many companies in the energy sector for many years, during which period we represented them in a variety of matters involving litigation, arbitration and negotiation.
Intellectual property law is a vital tool in the creation and protection of dynamic business assets. Our intellectual property team combines dedicated IP specialists and heavyweight litigators to always deliver results for clients. From acquisition, exploitation and protection of intellectual property to its commercial use and the handling of infringement and other contentious issues, we provide complete range of Intellectual Property services to clients. Our IP team has considerable expertise in the non-contentious areas of IP, including trade marks, copyright and design rights, technology agreements and licences, exploitation and protection of brands, new brand launches, preparing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, and advising on IP matters.
The firm has extensive experience in Property and Real Estate law, conducting investigation on the sale and purchase of properties, domestically and internationally, and probate practice. The firm has been involved in the preparation and perfection of leases, tenancy agreement, assignments, transfers and mortgages and in obtaining government consents and approvals incidental to these transactions. It also has experience in investigating and deducing title as well as preparation of building construction agreement, lease agreement and contract finance agreement. Our firm acted as Solicitors in the letting and maintenance of Maina Court Plaza, one of the most impressionable office complex in the Central Business District of Abuja. Key Clients include: Federal Capital Development Authority, PHCN, CBN, First City Monument Bank Plc Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank, Plc, etc
The firm is strategically placed and has been involved in various infrastructure finance transaction involving government agencies & private corporate entities through Public Private Partnership arrangements. We have advised on various infrastructure financing agreements, prepared and drafted agreements pursuant thereto, policy documents and guidance framework for the duration of any transaction and have acted as advisers to government agencies involved in providing subsidies or making long term commitment of public funds in Public Private Partnership transactions, infrastructure concessioning, Build Operate and Transfer agreements and related transactions.
We deploy a cutting-edge approach in providing legal services in this ever-growing Information Technology and Telecommunications business climate. As high-technology and telecommunications networks foreshadow the future, we are keeping pace with the legal issues confronting the provision of services by various service providers and subscribers/users as well.
We represent television, music and media companies, sports organizations, governing bodies, professional sports teams (and their owners), financial institutions, strategic investors, and individual talent on groundbreaking and significant industry disputes and transactions. We understand the way the media, sport and entertainment industries work. We are trusted key advisors, with the experience and reach to advise in any major jurisdiction. Our clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and experience, and from our creative, solution-oriented and responsive approach.
We provide the services of intense recovery and monitoring of debts. In the case of extreme bad loans with securities, we assist our clients in disposing of the securities with ease. The firm has also acted as Receivers/Managers of insolvent companies. We were recently appointed by National Deposit Insurance Corporation to act as Receivers/Managers for an insolvent company and we have acted as Receivers/Mangers for Lead Bank PLC and Fortune International Bank Limited. Key Clients: Central Bank of Nigeria, National Deposit Insurance Corporation, First City Monument Bank PLC, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, United Bank for Africa, Ecobank Nigeria PLC, etc.
Akinboro & Co has been involved in a number of important constitutional cases for many years. We have been involved in Election Tribunals at all levels. We are experts in governmental regulatory issues encompassing investment law, international commercial agreements etc. We have a dedicated team of international lawyers. We combine outstanding academic credentials with the practical experience of seasoned legal professionals. We act for States, international organisations and private entities in both contentious and non-contentious matters related to every continent and region of the world. Our team has substantial practical public international law experience within the governmental and commercial sectors. We have represented many political parties, individuals and several legislative committees. We advise clients on the laws and rules pertaining to political contributions, political action committees, and ethics on the use of corporate facilities for political purposes and corporate guidelines on all related issues.
