Akinjide and Co. has for several years provided advice and information to international companies and foreign individuals, Nigerians in Diaspora and local entrepreneurs seeking to establish business in Nigeria. We advise on the establishment of companies, both wholly foreign owned and joint ventures; registering with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council; obtaining business permits, expatriate quota and immigration approvals; import and export regulations; employment law; approvals for exemption from incorporation under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 and the importation and repatriation of foreign capital regulations. The Firm also advises on other aspects of investment in Nigeria such as the requirements of the National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nigerian Stock Exchange and various other relevant regulatory and government processes.

We provide expert guidance and advice on Nigerian taxation law and the tax implications of commercial transactions for individuals, partnerships as well as public and private companies.

The Firm is active in all aspects of company voluntary arrangements as well as in insolvency procedures, receiverships and administrations, compulsory and voluntary liquidations.

The Shipping and Admiralty Group of Akinjide & Co. acts for Shipowners, Charterers, Shippers, Marine Insurers including P+I Clubs and their correspondents. We act for clients in the defence of general cargo claims, arrest and release of ocean-going vessels, salvage, general average claims, death/personal injury on board vessels, crew claims and stowaways.

We also act in ship registration matters, preparation of maritime contracts, maritime arbitration, ship sales and purchases, disputes arising out of charter parties, bills of lading, collisions, pollution, insurance and all other marine related matters.

The range of work undertaken by the Shipping and Admiralty Group include:

• Preparation and vetting of Charter Parties, Towage contracts etc.
• Litigation of maritime disputes
• Maritime arbitration and mediation
• Presentation and defence of general cargo claims
• Arrest/Release of ocean-going vessels
• Salvage
• General Average claims
• Collision disputes
• Charter Party dispute resolution
• Death or Personal Injury on board ship
• Crew claims
• Stowaway matters
• Ship Registration in Nigeria
• Pollution

The Firm is able to act in all port cities in Nigeria and we offer a 24 hour service.

Construction Law as a specialist area is now firmly established in Nigeria. Akinjide & Co. recognises the need for advice and assistance in this industry.

We offer advice and guidance on site acquisitions, preparing and negotiating the terms of building and engineering contracts, professional appointments, insurance claims, damages (liquidated or unliquidated) and, of course, dispute resolution.

Akinjide & Co.’s Property Law practice comprises clients who are purchasers, vendors, landlords and tenants of commercial, industrial and residential properties. Our work encompasses property acquisitions and sales, negotiation and drafting of leases, advising on secured lending on property and obtaining governmental consents and approvals pertaining to property transactions. The Firm is highly regarded in the area of property litigation and land dispute settlements.

At Akinjide & Co., we understand that the creative industry, sports, media and entertainment field is both dynamic and rapidly evolving. We are dedicated to fully supporting our clients and keeping them well represented and at the cutting edge of the industry.

Our lawyers are committed to:

• guiding our creative industry, media and entertainment industry clients in negotiating agency, sponsorship, endorsement and collaboration deals,
• safeguarding the rights of athletes and sports talents in their management, sponsorship and endorsement contracts,
• drafting and reviewing contracts,
• protecting intellectual property rights and registering trademarks and brand licensing,
• protecting the reputation and privacy of our clients,
• providing legal advice on brand strategy and corporate social responsibilities issues,
• advising on taxation, partnerships and joint venture agreements,
• providing legal representation for litigation and alternative dispute resolution to defend, protect and enforce our clients’ rights,
• advising and supporting the government and public institutions in developing policies and regulations for the industry.

Our clients span all areas of the creative industry, sports, media and entertainment sectors such as: 

• authors,
• gallerists,
• designers,
• influencers,
• visual artists,
• professional athletes,
• comedians and skit makers,
• photographers and videographers,
• actors and television personalities,
• animators, gamers, and programmers,
• artists, actors, singers, songwriters, musicians,
• brands, agencies, galleries, corporate entities, and
• partnerships within the entertainment and creative field.

We understand the critical importance of protecting both the commercial interests and reputation of those in the public eye and are passionate about issues such as reputation management, defamation and privacy.

We strive to safeguard the ownership, production and commercialisation of our clients’ original creative ideas, content, work, goods, services and all other intangible creative commodity, both locally and internationally, at every stage of their work or undertaking.

Our services cover a wide array of work which include intellectual property rights and protection, trademarking and brand licensing. We also cover industry regulations, taxation, partnerships and joint venture agreements.

On the corporate and partnership level, we aim to protect our clients’ commercial interests and investments, provide our know-how and expertise on brand strategy, corporate social responsibilities and general corporate advice.