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energy and natural resources

Energy and Natural Resources

The Law Crest LLP (“the Firm”) constantly provides legal, consulting and advisory services on energy matters in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the energy industry.

Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

The Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Team of The Law Crest LLP is recognized by clients and peers as highly efficient and result-oriented. The Team is widely respected for its deep insights, professionalism and responsiveness to client needs.

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Employment and Industrial Relations

The Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Team of The Law Crest LLP is regarded as the port of first call for a lot of multinational and local companies seeking practical legal advice and solutions to employment, industrial relations and immigration issues.

Corporate and Commercial Law

The Law Crest LLP renders general legal advice and opinions on all aspects of commercial law and practice within and outside the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Firm has garnered considerable practical experience in Commercial Contracts, Company Law, Joint Ventures, Foreign Investments & Startups, Partnerships and International Trade amongst others.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring

We have garnered extensive experience and are regularly consulted on acquisitions, mergers and corporate restructuring of companies and businesses (cross-border and locally). Our services are regularly engaged to provide the legal frameworks and to negotiate and perfect the respective documentation required.

Insolvency

The Firm has acquired considerable experience in insolvency proceedings and has acted as liquidators and or receivers to companies with assets in excess of N1Billion in both voluntary and court-ordered winding up proceedings. The Firm is also involved in and advises on the acquisition and disposal of businesses.

Corporate Governance, Compliance and Competition

The Law Crest LLP is at the forefront of providing regulatory, compliance and anti-trust advisory services. The Firm provides corporate governance audit services to determine the level of compliance with the codes of corporate governance applicable to our clients.

Tax Compliance and Advisory Services

The Tax Advisory Practice Team excels in providing tax advisory services for transaction-driven matters, ensuring that our clients achieve optimal tax efficiency and compliance in their business transactions.

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Banking & Corporate Finance ​

Our services are regularly engaged by Nigerian and foreign Banks as well as other financial institutions for advice on their loan documentation and adequacy of security for their various types of credit facilities.

White Collar & Business Crimes Investigations

At The Law Crest LLP, our lawyers are well versed in financial crime and related offences investigations. We advise clients on navigating criminal and regulatory issues. Our team also possess the skills to protect the interests of client companies, including its directors and officers.

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Debt Recovery

The Law Crest LLP is a leading law firm specialising in providing comprehensive debt recovery services for banks, non-bank financial institutions, foreign financial institutions, government institutions, and multinationals, amongst other lending entities.

Information & Communications Technology

The Firm has acted as solicitors and advisors to investors and participants in the ICT industry on the legal regime governing the establishment and operation of their businesses in Nigeria and advised on joint ventures and commercial contracts amongst industry players.

Construction & Real Estate

The Firm has acted as advisors and project consultants to several multi-million Dollar Real Estate acquisition, development and construction projects and contracts on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT), Build, Operate and Own (BOO), Build Operate and Manage (BOM) and other basis.

Project Finance and Project Management Advisory Services

The Law Crest LLP provides project management consultancy and advisory services in various sectors using the PRINCE2 model. The firm provides advisory services from the project mandate stage to project initiation right up to project closure. In addition, the firm provides advisory services on project scope and financial tolerances.

Foreign Investment

Our services are frequently engaged by foreign corporations & individuals who seek to invest in Nigeria by setting up businesses or investing in existing quoted, public and private companies.

Capital Markets & Securities

The Law Crest LLP is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as capital market consultants/solicitors and advise on a variety of capital market issues including raising funds through public offers and private placements, offers for sale and floatation on the Stock Exchange.

Intellectual Property

The firm and several of its solicitors are registered with the International Trademarks Association (INTA) and act as trademark agents to international and local companies and institutions. The Law Crest LLP has established itself as experts in the protection of intellectual property rights.

Data Privacy and Protection

The Firm’s Data Protection and Privacy team has vast knowledge and expertise to advise clients on the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) and other data protection laws.

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searches and investigation

Searches / Investigation

The Firm is also engaged by local and foreign companies, individuals & multinationals in conducting corporate searches and investigation of titles.

Company Secretarial Services

Our Firm through its sister company, TLC Nominees Limited, acts as Company Secretary to several private and public companies in the following capacities; handling board meetings, filing requisite returns timeously on behalf of our clients, ensuring our clients comply with the requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, applicable corporate governance codes and any other statute or rules regulating their sphere of business.

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family law

Family Law

Our Firm is committed to providing compassionate and expert legal support in all matters related to family law. Our experienced attorneys offer personalized guidance and representation to help clients navigate complex and often emotional legal issues with confidence and clarity.

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