Expert Legal Guidance for Complex Matters
Our clients learn from the experience and expertise of our professionals on complex transactions and all legal issues that require expert guidance
PRACTICE AREAS
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CIVIL LITIGATION
Our Civil Litigation practice provides vigorous representation in disputes arising from contract breaches, debt recovery, property and land disputes, employment conflicts, intellectual property infringement, commercial and business disputes, professional negligence, tort claims and other civil disputes. Our seasoned litigators advocate for clients’ rights and interests in Nigerian courts. We employ strategic preparation and persuasive argumentation to achieve favorable outcomes.
CORPORATE & BUSINESS
Our Corporate and Business Advisory team delivers strategic counsel to entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies. We advise on business formation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, corporate governance and compliance, contract negotiation and review, intellectual property protection, and employment law. We assess the risks business transactions may pose and identify effective strategies for risk management
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Our legal experts advise our Nigerian and International clients on handling challenging Corporate Governance rules in Nigeria, as well as creating and implementing strategies and procedures to avoid future corporate governance issues. Our clients are in the best position to maintain good standing with the relevant laws and regulatory authorities as we guide them in responding to regulatory inquiries, improving compliance procedures, and establishing vital compliance programs while providing recent updates.
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
We represent our clients within the bounds of law in regard to many aspects of criminal matters, such as arrest, bail, and appeals, while ensuring the maintenance of their constitutional safeguards before, during, and after trial. Our principal goal is to ensure that all criminal matters, including those resulting from clients’ business and commercial activities, are appropriately addressed with the least amount of time and money expended by clients. Our strategy is influenced by current legal developments.
FAMILY LAW
Our Family law experts provide reliable guidance on amicable separation and divorce, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, domestic violence, adoption, mediation and resolution, wills and inheritance, probate and estate administration, and other complex family property disputes. We use Alternative Dispute Resolution and collaborative negotiation to help you settle disputes efficiently and effectively. Our legal experts provide expert guidance to protect your rights and interests.
FINANCE & TAX LAW
Our Finance and Tax advisory team offers legal advice on contract negotiations, tax compliance and tax risk analysis for taxpayers, lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, and corporate clients. We help clients optimize performance, minimize risk, and achieve financial security. We are globally renowned for our excellent work in representing leading businesses in tax- related negotiations, arbitrations, and litigation; and ensuring the rights and interests of our clients are protected especially in financial disputes.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Our Media and Entertainment advisory team offers legal guidance on consumer rights, cyber security and data protection, competition issues, regulatory and compliance issues, negotiating business arrangements, preparing business contracts, and handling the application and approval of regulatory licence or permits. We have negotiated complex transactions on behalf of notable media and entertainment firms, celebrities, shareholders, and others in Nigeria and internationally.
MERGERS & ACQUISITION
Mergers and acquisitions have consistently been an important strategic choice for companies, businesses, and organizations. Our merger and acquisition advisory team guides our clients in assessing, evaluating, and understanding the various options available to them. We take pride in having provided important strategic advice on many mergers and acquisition operations in Nigeria, reflecting our renowned competence in offering advice on such transactions in this practice area.
PUBLIC POLICY & REGULATION
Our Public Policy and Regulation team leverages the intersection of public policy goals and private company objective. We guide clients on policy development and analysis, regulatory compliance, government relations, licensing and permitting, legislative drafting, public-private partnerships and administrative law, and strategic risk management and mitigation. Our experts provide strategic counsel, facilitating effective engagement with government agencies, policymakers, and stakeholders.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our Intellectual Property legal team is exceptionally skilled in acquiring and safeguarding your intellectual property rights nationally and globally. We handle clearance searches, drafting, processing, and filing trademark, copyright, and patent applications while protecting their uses, enforcement, renewal, and cancellation. We also register domain names and products with the appropriate agencies in Nigeria, and represent clients in intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution.
INVESTMENT & TRADE
UOALC’s Investment advisory team offers guidance to Nigerian and foreign investors in various sectors on business incorporations, foreign participation and investment structuring, joint ventures and partnerships, cross-border transactions, trade agreements and regulations, export controls and compliance, investment incentives and tax optimization, dispute resolution, applications for exemptions, protection of investors and stakeholders rights, and application for licences and permits.
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
Our legal experts provide guidance to avoid possible disruptive employee conflicts within the workplace. We have represented clients in issues concerning insurance of liability, employees’ incentive schemes, retirement pension schemes, expatriate employee scheme and taxes, preparing employment agreements and code of conduct, drafting and enforcing ‘non-compete’ agreements. Where a legal dispute arises, our skilled lawyers defend and settle disputes on behalf of our clients.
DEBT RECOVERY & INSOLVENCY
Our Debt Recovery and Insolvency practice group successfully recovers debt for major financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders. UOALC’s experts in insolvency law handle and counsel clients on a broad spectrum of insolvency and creditors’ rights disputes, whether simple or complicated. We have represented landlords, private and public investors, secured and unsecured creditors, corporate debtors, and bankruptcy trustees by offering proactive and efficient remedies to the most complex situations.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL
UOALC’s Corporate and Commercial practice group holds an exceptional position in providing legal advice for a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions due to our experience in advising on such transactions in multiple areas of the Nigerian economy. Our primary goal is to ensure the fulfilment of the client’s commitments while achieving the overall purpose of the corporate or commercial transaction, which is why we adopt a unique strategy when advising our clients on this area.
SPORTS LAW
At UOALC, our team of sport lawyers represent athletes, industry boards, teams, leagues and other sports organizations. We provide legal advice and guidance on contract negotiation and review, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, intellectual property protection, dispute resolution and arbitration, regulatory compliance, sports governance and policy. We also execute and negotiate player and team contracts and sponsorship deals and speak with the media on behalf of our clients.
SECTORS OF FOCUS
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AVIATION & MARITIME
Our legal experts advise airlines, aircraft operators, ship-owners, charterers, and industry stakeholders on aviation regulation (NCAA, ICAO), aircraft financing and leasing, shipping and maritime regulation (NIMASA), vessel financing and registration, passenger rights and obligations, and suitable compensation for aviation and marine accidents, charter parties and contracts, aviation and maritime disputes and compliance with international standards.
CONSUMER & RETAIL
We deliver expert legal solutions to consumer-facing businesses in the retail sector. We advise on commercial agreements, supply chain management, product liability, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. We handle complex issues related to data privacy, advertising, and intellectual property. UOALC helps domestic and international clients mitigate risks, capitalize on market trends, and drive business growth in this industry.
HEALTHCARE
Our healthcare team provides guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing and accreditation, telemedicine, data privacy, and medical malpractice defence. Our expertise in this sector also includes – Legal regulation of drugs/pharmacies (NAFDAC compliance), Healthcare centre/hospital regulation, Pharmaceutical project development, Product distribution and liability, Health agency contracts, Financial investments and health insurance guidance.
INFRASTRUCTURE
UOALC excels in the Infrastructure sector, providing comprehensive solutions for complex projects. Our experts advise on project financing, construction contracts, public-private partnerships, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our expertise spans transportation, energy, water, and urban development. We ensure successful outcomes for domestic and international clients thereby promoting economic growth and sustainable development.
INSURANCE
We advise insurers, reinsurers, and industry stakeholders on Nigerian insurance regulations, insurance and reinsurance Investments, capital and liquidity, establishing new businesses, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, debt and equity markets, dispute resolution and litigation. We also ensure our clients are in compliance with NAICOM and other regulatory bodies. UOALC has earned a stellar reputation as trusted advisors to Nigeria’s leading insurance companies.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Our legal team delivers expert legal solutions to manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors on legal issues affecting their operations. We advise on contract negotiation & review, regulatory compliance (SON, NAFDAC), IP protection, labor law, dispute resolution, taxation & fiscal incentives, and environmental & safety regulations. Our practice in this sector minimizes risks, optimizes productivity, and drives business growth in Nigeria’s dynamic industrial sector.
MARITIME SECTOR
Our maritime law team provides legal advice on marine trade, commercial export and import, maritime security and piracy prevention transactions, seaborne cargo/freight shipping, cabotage, and other applicable regulations and restrictions domestically and globally. This legal unit also specializes in vessel financing and registration, maritime litigation and dispute resolution, vessel arrest/release and admiralty claims.
MINING SECTOR
UOALC’s mining group offers legal services to mining companies and enterprises, including obtaining permits and licenses for the development, exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals, handling mining transactions and investments, tax issues, mining project funding options, documentation, and record-keeping of mining project records, regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s mining industry and other operational matters.
OIL & GAS
Our Oil and Gas legal team’s services include – risk management, petroleum licensing and regulation. This practice group also manages the legal aspect of regulatory inspections, upstream, midstream & downstream operations, oil & gas processing and conveyance, joint operating agreements, environmental and safety compliance, dispute resolution and arbitration, We pride ourselves in our professional group of talented oil & gas lawyers.
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY
Our expertise in the power and renewable energy sector extends to – guidance on foreign investments, negotiation and processing of commercial contracts and ensuring our clients maintain regulatory compliance with the appropriate agencies. We also offer assistance on various energy-related challenges, including some of the most complicated and cutting-edge deals involving oil, gas, LNG and petroleum-based products.
PROBATE
We assist and represent heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, administrators, and executors in matters involving dispute over the validity of a will or trust, incapacity, undue influence, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and misconduct, fraud, and inadequate estate administration. UOALC is currently appointed as trustees and executors of our client’s estates. We also assist in asset acquisition, asset transfer, settling claims for creditors and life insurance claims.
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
UOALC provides in-depth guidance on preparing and executing real estate agreements and contracts, title perfection, representing individuals and business organizations in the purchase and sale of real estate, preparing lease agreements for companies, protecting client’s rights and interests and ensuring regulatory compliance. Our diverse approach to real estate transactions and matters makes us reliable advisors.
STARTUPS & MSME
UOALC offers unique legal services to Startups and MSMEs on establishment, incorporation, investments and business agreements. Our experts guide them through the early stages of development including incorporation, structuring, regulatory compliance, pre-incorporation and post-incorporation matters, licences/permits, funding, investments, taxation, intellectual property, partnership agreements and labour and employment matters.
TECHNOLOGY & FINTECH
Our legal experts deliver innovative legal solutions to startups, investors, and established players by assisting them in adequately managing and utilizing this sector. We advise some of the top technology and Fintech companies operating in Nigeria on digital payments and banking, cryptocurrency, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, data protection, software licensing, IT contracts, intellectual property protection and multilevel financing.
TELECOMMUNICATION
We offer guidance to clients on telecommunication regulations and laws, statutory applications, prescribed license acquisition, and various marketplace strategies. We assist with restructuring, alliances, cooperation partnerships, purchase contracts, and deals. Our legal services in this field extend to application, and processing of telecommunications license to foreign corporations who wish to operate in Nigeria.
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