Corporate Governance
Governance advisory for boards, directors, and business owners — before a crisis builds, and through it.
Bad corporate governance is a liability that builds silently. Directors who have not properly understood their obligations under CAMA 2020, boards that operate without adequate compliance structures, companies that have not kept pace with regulatory changes — the problems accumulate quietly until they become visible in the form of regulatory enforcement, shareholder litigation, or personal liability.
The firm advises companies, boards, and individual directors on their legal obligations, helping build compliance structures that protect both the business and the individuals who run it. The practice spans from early-stage companies structuring themselves properly for growth through to established enterprises managing governance crises.
Our finance and securities practice extends this work to capital markets, investment transactions, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions and investors — recognising that for most corporate clients, governance, finance, and regulatory compliance are different dimensions of the same challenge.
Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the CAC, SEC, or CBN require advocacy at the highest level. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria appearing in these matters brings credibility that affects how regulators and courts engage with the matter. For companies facing serious governance challenges, the quality of representation in these proceedings can determine the outcome.
Services Within This Practice Area
Board & Director Advisory
Legal obligations of directors under CAMA 2020, fiduciary duties, conflict of interest management, and board composition requirements.
Compliance Structures
Building regulatory compliance frameworks: CAC filings, statutory obligations, internal compliance policies, and reporting structures.
Governance Crisis Management
Shareholder disputes, board removal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions — representation and strategy.
Company Secretarial
Company secretary advisory, AGM and board meeting preparation, minutes, and all CAC regulatory filings.
Mergers & Acquisitions (Legal)
Legal advisory on business acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and business restructuring.
Startup & SME Governance
Entry-level governance advisory for emerging businesses: proper structuring for growth, investment readiness, and founder protection.
Selected Outcomes
All matters anonymised in accordance with professional confidentiality obligations.
Regulatory
Regulatory investigation — SEC enforcement
Investigation closed without enforcement action following legal representation and remediation programme.
Federal High Court
Shareholder dispute — 3 directors, removal proceedings
Resolution negotiated. Company operations stabilised without full trial.
Advisory
CAMA 2020 compliance review
Full compliance audit completed. Significant liability exposure identified and remediated.
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