Regulatory, corporate and real estate counsel in Lagos.

Sports betting and lottery businesses are licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) at federal level, and by state gaming boards such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority. You will typically need a Nigerian company, fit-and-proper checks on directors and shareholders, a business plan, evidence of funding, a review of your technical platform, and AML/KYC policies. We prepare and manage the application and the compliance work that follows.

Yes. We help international gaming and technology companies set up a Nigerian entity, obtain licences, and put local agreements and compliance in place. We also advise on entry into other West African markets.

Company registration and CAC filings, shareholder and joint venture agreements, commercial contracts, due diligence for investment and acquisitions, and employment documentation. We are especially useful to businesses in regulated sectors.

Before any money changes hands we search the title at the land registry, confirm the seller's right to sell, and check for charges or disputes. We then draft or review the sale agreement and handle Governor's Consent and registration so the title is properly in your name.

Yes. We regularly act for clients resident abroad, conducting all checks and transaction steps on their behalf, providing regular written updates, and acting under a power of attorney where appropriate.

Following an initial consultation, we issue a letter of engagement confirming the scope of work, fees and timelines. No work begins until the terms have been agreed.