In an increasingly globalized business world, private individuals, corporate entities, and states have to deal with potential benefits and risks of conducting business, trading and investing globally. The risks of exposure to financial, regulatory and legal obstacles are real, especially in countries like Nigeria where paucity of local information, opaque regulatory regimes, and policy instability could yield adverse results. Our firm is especially capable and experienced to offer sound legal counsel and practical help to foreign investors proposing to undertake or already doing business in Nigeria. In the areas of trade, business litigation, exchange controls, taxes, and foreign investment requirements in Nigeria, we are the pre-eminent law firm in Nigeria.

An article of faith at Blackfriars is our unyielding determination to assist foreign companies and investors thrive in Nigeria. Our seasoned lawyers are among the finest legal minds in matters of both public international law and private international law.

Team Leader

• Prof. Dr. Ikechi Mgbeoji