As a leading investment law firm in Nigeria, we are widely recognized as a leader in the areas of hedge funds, private equity and other alternative investment funds. Our team, which includes both England and Wales and Nigeria qualified lawyers provides advice and support on structuring, establishment and capital-raising for start-ups, alternative investment funds, implementing a wide range of hedge fund strategies, as well as funds investing in private equity, listed shares, distressed debt and other credit-led opportunities, real estate, infrastructure and a broad range of other asset classes.

Our investment lawyers have significant knowledge and experience in advising clients on their fund-raising activities and negotiations with investors. Our experience spans domestic trade and investment laws, international rules and treaties, and international dispute settlement in trade and investment matters.

We have in-depth experience with emerging markets funds investments and are familiar with the issues that arise under local laws and how they have been resolved as well as understand the special risks and how to address them.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Investment treaties and disputes
• Foreign direct and portfolio investment
• Transactional due diligence and investigation
• Customs and border administration
• Trade sanctions and restrictions
• Trade Agreement
• Cross border trade finance
• Litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanism