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Corporate & Commercial Law
Company formation, governance, contracts and commercial transactions for businesses operating in and from Nigeria.
Lins Chambers advises companies, founders and commercial parties on the legal structures and agreements that support their operations in Nigeria. The practice covers the full life of a business, from incorporation through to ongoing governance and commercial contracting.
What this practice covers
- Company incorporation and post-incorporation compliance
- Corporate governance and board advisory
- Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
- Joint ventures and commercial partnerships
Typical matters
- Registering a new company with the Corporate Affairs Commission
- Reviewing a supply, distribution or service agreement before signing
- Drafting shareholder agreements between business partners
- Structuring a joint venture between two or more companies
- Advising a board on governance obligations
Who this service is for
Founders setting up a new company, established businesses reviewing their governance structures, and commercial parties who need a contract drafted, reviewed or negotiated.
How Lins Chambers can assist
We work directly with founders and management teams to structure transactions clearly, put governance documents in order, and put commercial agreements in writing before a dispute makes them necessary.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not a strict legal requirement, but professional guidance helps avoid structuring decisions that are costly to unwind later, particularly around shareholding and governance.
Yes. Contract review is one of the most common instructions we receive from businesses of all sizes.
Yes, our corporate and commercial practice advises businesses across a range of sizes and sectors.
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