Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
The firm handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and corporate recovery matters. Regular work includes acting as receiver/managers and liquidators. We have an active debt recovery and collection department, utilizing the most appropriate common law and statutory tools for accelerated recovery where necessary. The firm has strong banking and insurance practices, which involve general advise as well as restructuring and refinancing work. Clients include leading local and international banks and other financial institutions and major accounting firms.
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Nigeria’s 100 million plus population and minimal telecommunications penetration presents opportunities for investment and consequently related and specialist legal services. On identifying the lacuna, this firm was strategically positioned and prepared for the unfolding liberalization and privatization process. Today, we advise on licensing and frequency processes and procedures, advice on tax and investment laws; and assist in negotiating interconnection and related agreements. We advice a wide array of private telecom operators and are involved in negotiating foreign technical and financial terms.
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Our firm represents an impressive range of service providers within the mining industry, from exploration to trading and providing legal, licensing and regulatory advice and assistance on matters including the processing of applications for prospecting and mining rights and leases; advises on mining, tax and investment legislation; and assists in the negotiation and conclusion of mining agreement. We have participated in the preparation and drafting of other relevant legislation.
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