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Corporate & commercial law

From establishing an organisation to negotiating a complex transaction, corporate and commercial matters shape how businesses operate, grow and manage risk. The firm advises companies, investors, business owners and institutions on the legal foundations behind their decisions.

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AMAECHEI & AMAECHI · NIGERIA
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Operating rules and
commercial arrangements.

A business decision often becomes a set of connected legal tasks: choosing an entity, recording who can act for it, agreeing commercial terms and completing the filings that make the arrangement effective.

For a transaction, the work can move from due diligence and negotiation to signed documents and completion. For ongoing operations, it may focus on governance, company records, employment or sector-specific obligations.

Company structure,
governance and deals.

Company formation, governance, transactions and commercial contracts all depend on the same foundation: clear responsibilities, workable documents and the right approvals.

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Business formation

Incorporation of private and public companies, business name registration, and establishment of trusts, charities, NGOs, investment clubs and other organisations.

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Governance and company secretarial work

Corporate records, statutory filings, compliance steps and the everyday company secretarial matters that help an organisation meet its obligations.

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Transactions and restructuring

Legal support for reorganisations, schemes, mergers, acquisitions and takeover transactions, from early due diligence through documentation and completion.

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Commercial contracts

Drafting, review and negotiation of agency, supply, distribution, licensing, franchising, joint venture and other business agreements.

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Finance and security documents

Searches, due diligence and preparation or perfection of security instruments, including mortgages, leases, debentures, guarantees, indemnities and releases.

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Sector and employment matters

Advice on employment and industrial relations, corporate taxation, telecommunications, maritime transport, cargo haulage, manufacturing, distribution and commercial sales.

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Notarial and insolvency work

Notarial, attestation and certification services, alongside receivership and winding-up work where appropriate.

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Share the context

Tell us what has happened, what you need to decide and any dates or documents that matter.

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Understand the position

We review the relevant facts and explain the issues, options and points that need attention.

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Agree the next steps

We discuss a suitable scope of work and what action, documentation or representation may follow.

Information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Contact the firm to discuss the facts of your matter.

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