Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 3
Email address
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+234 1 279 7030About
Provided by Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
The Corporate and Commercial Practice Unit of ACAS-Law covers general commercial advisory work, foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, tax, telecommunications and other infrastructural projects, entertainment law, intellectual property labour law and immigration matters .
Our clients come under the following categories;
a. Technology, Media and Telecommunications
b. Health Care
c. Financial Services
d. Government
e. Pharmaceuticals
f. Mining
g. Real Estate Finance
h. Banks
Some of the work we have concluded recently include:
Provision of a senior secured debt facility of up to US$35 Million to a Petroleum Exploration and Production company for the construction of a 5,000 barrel per day (bpd) modular refinery in Imo State, Nigeria.
We advised a development finance institution (our “Client”) in connection with its provision of a senior secured debt facility of up to US$35 Million to a Petroleum Exploration and Production company for the construction of a 5,000 barrel per day (bpd) modular refinery in Imo State, Nigeria.
Acquisition of a minority stake in a Nigerian Fintech Company
We advised Nigeria’s largest fintech company (the “Company”) on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in the Company by a world leading multinational financial services company. This share transfer is the first transfer of equity in the Company to a major competitor. It was also the largest single investment in a Nigerian FinTech company.
Chambers Review
Dentons ACAS-Law's corporate and commercial department assists with matters such as regulatory compliance and investment deals. It represents multinationals and local businesses throughout all stages of their investments, including establishment, diversification, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and dissolutions. The department is particularly noted for its work in the oil and gas, energy and maritime sectors.
Work Highlights
- Dentons ACAS-Law assisted San Leon Energy with its acquisition of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons ACAS-Law's team ensures it conducts proper research on complex matters. It engages with our in-house team frequently to enable a better understanding of the context and our strategic goals, then proceeds to offer viable solutions for management to act on."
"The legal team of the firm is diverse and well-grounded in qualification and experience."
"The firm has the required skill and experience to handle complex cases."
"We find their advice to be practical and to the point."
"Dentons ACAS-Law's team ensures it conducts proper research on complex matters. It engages with our in-house team frequently to enable a better understanding of the context and our strategic goals, then proceeds to offer viable solutions for management to act on."
"The legal team of the firm is diverse and well-grounded in qualification and experience."
"The firm has the required skill and experience to handle complex cases."
"We find their advice to be practical and to the point."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Afolabi Caxton-Martins is a highly experienced lawyer who leads the firm's corporate and commercial group. He acts on transactions in sectors such as transportation, energy and finance.
"Afolabi Caxton-Martins provides experienced and expert legal support that aligns with our strategic business objectives."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
Nigeria
Members
Provided by Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
Head of Department
Benedict Unaegbunam
Dara Lanlehin
Kikelola Ojewale
Olatokunbo Komolafe
Olujimi Bucknor
Oluwakemi Oyebode
Oluyemisi Falaye
Sanford Mba
Uzoamaka Emerole
Industries
Provided by Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
Financial services
Healthcare
Media and Telecommunications
Mining
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate