Practice Areas
Our strength lies in the depth and diversity of our in-house expertise, combined with a clear understanding of the Nigerian and international business landscape. With over 25 years of professional experience, our team of seasoned lawyers brings together technical knowledge, industry insight, and commercial awareness to meet the needs of our clients.
Our Practice Areas
Corporate, Commercial, Financial Legal Services
We provide legal guidance to corporations, investors, and financial institutions on complex transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital market operations. Our goal is to help businesses achieve growth while remaining compliant with regulatory frameworks.
Government Relations and Regulatory Matters
We have extensive experience dealing with government agencies and regulatory authorities. Our services include compliance advisory, legislative advocacy, licensing, permits, and navigating the complexities of Nigeria’s regulatory environment to ensure smooth business operations.
Natural Resources
Our lawyers advise clients in the oil, gas, mining, and energy sectors, offering strategic legal support on exploration, production, licensing, joint ventures, and local content compliance. We are equipped to handle both transactional and regulatory aspects of natural resource law in Nigeria.
Environmental Law
We provide proactive legal solutions on environmental compliance, sustainability, and regulatory enforcement. Our team advises businesses on risk management, environmental due diligence, and navigating environmental impact assessment regulations to align with global best practices.
Intellectual Industrial Properties
We assist clients in protecting, managing, and enforcing their intellectual property rights. Our services include registration of trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets, as well as handling infringement disputes and licensing agreements.
Privatisation
We assist matters regarding privatisation including but not limited to mergers & acquistions.
Dispute Resolutions
From negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation, CFS offers effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Our lawyers are skilled advocates who represent clients before courts, tribunals, and arbitral panels with precision and professionalism. We are committed to protecting our clients’ interests while seeking efficient and practical outcomes.