DETAIL Commercial Solicitors

DETAIL is distinct as Nigeria’s first commercial solicitor firm to specialize exclusively in non-courtroom practice.

Because our clients value risk mitigation and dispute avoidance, DETAIL deploys its entire resources towards providing proactive legal and commercial advice. With over 20 lawyers devoted to this cause, we strive to provide efficient and responsive service that addresses the specific business needs of each client.

Key Practice Areas:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Energy, Power & Infrastructure
• Finance & Capital Markets
• Legal Tax Advisory
• Private Equity
• Real Estate & Construction
• Technology and Digital Economy

Corporate & Commercial

DETAIL has a leading corporate and commercial practice which forms the bedrock of our firm. Ranked by Chambers and Partners for the years 2017 to 2020; International Financial Law Reviewfor the years 2014 to 2020; and World Finance as the Best Corporate and Commercial Law Firm, Nigeria, 2015, DETAIL’s Corporate & Commercial team is reputed for innovation, creativity and consistency. We deliver high quality legal advice on a variety of matters affecting the day-to-day operations of our clients and provide corporate secretarial support to achieve our clients’ business objectives.

Energy, Infrastructure & Power

DETAIL’s Energy, Power & Infrastructure practice covers Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Power and Gas to Power.

DETAIL has a vibrant Oil & Gas practice and has developed in-depth and practical knowledge of the sector, a full understanding of the legal and regulatory framework, as well as the rudiments of optimal risk allocation in the sector. The firm has advised on various leading and innovative Oil & Gas transactions in Nigeria.

DETAIL has a robust Power practice, reputed for its thorough understanding of the legal, contractual and regulatory framework of the Nigerian Power sector. The firm has worked on both the Government/ Regulatory side and the private side with power developers. DETAIL’s capabilities include advising clients on power asset privatizations; regulatory compliance; independent power producer start-up and licensing; and financing of gas supply and purchase agreements.

DETAIL is well known for its infrastructure practice in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Project Finance. Awarded best PPP Law Firm, Nigeria, 2013 by World Finance and highly ranked for its Infrastructure practice in IFLR1000, the firm has developed in-depth and practical knowledge of PPPs and has a full understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for PPPs at the federal and state government levels as well as the rudiments of optimal risk allocation.

Finance & Capital Markets

DETAIL has advised clients on capital injection into companies and projects from the debt or equity market, a hybrid of both markets and alternative/bespoke financing arrangements. We are well versed in representing borrowers or lenders, project sponsors, private equity funds, target companies and joint venture partners on new or existing businesses. DETAIL has worked on financing major projects in various sectors, including: Power, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics.

DETAIL is a registered Capital Markets Operator and an active player in the Nigerian Capital Markets, advising clients on transactions relating to Initial Public Offers, Rights Issues, Bonds, Funds, Investment Trusts and Portfolio Investments. DETAIL exercises thought leadership in Nigeria’s capital markets and has on several occasions successfully engaged the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to employ novel transaction mechanisms that have not only saved clients millions but deepened the capital markets and led to amendments in the SEC regulations.

Legal Tax Advisory

DETAIL’s Tax Advisory practice group develops innovative structures and seeks to solve complex tax issues arising from transactions, controversies, and general business operations. DETAIL advises clients on the tax implication of different commercial structures as they affect their transactions; as well as the tax implication of providing cross border services.

Private Equity

DETAIL has a thriving Private Equity practice that is uniquely positioned to appreciate the objectives of our clients. We provide holistic advice on the full range of transactions across the private equity life cycle from fund formation to exiting an investment. We have experience in advising on optimal fund structures, fund documentation (such as Offer Documents, Partnership Agreements, Trust Deeds, Constitution Documents, Management Agreements, Investment Subscription Agreements, Side Letters), fund registration, corporate governance requirements, due diligence, primary investments, co-investments, regulatory requirements and restructuring of investee companies (mergers and acquisitions).

Real Estate & Construction

DETAIL’s Real Estate & Construction practice is known for providing high quality legal services on diverse transactions including finance, construction, portfolio investment, mortgages & hypothecations, trusts, estate planning and regulatory compliance. DETAIL incorporates an in-depth understanding of proper risk allocation and mitigation measures into each construction project.

Technology & Digital Economy

DETAIL has a robust Technology & Digital Economy Practice. We assist industry participants and clients of all types and sizes steer through the variety of regulatory, transactional, and general corporate issues associated with financial technology, digital technology, telecommunications and technology outsourcing. We work with a diverse range of clients, including: Traditional financial institutions, Payment networks and payment processors, Investors and acquirers, Emerging companies, Telecommunication Companies, Mobile Money Operators and International Money Transfer Operators.