Exceptional legal talent. A strong record of execution. Practical problem-solving. Unmatched client service. These qualities define our Capital Markets practice and position us as a trusted adviser to issuers, investors, and financial intermediaries navigating Nigeria’s capital markets.

We advise on complex and high-value capital markets transactions across Nigeria and key African markets, combining deep technical expertise with commercially focused guidance that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives efficiently and within regulatory timelines. Our lawyers are highly attuned to the realities of operating in Nigeria’s evolving financial ecosystem and work closely with regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), FMDQ Exchange, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and other relevant authorities.

Clients value our ability to align legal strategy with business goals, delivering solutions that are both compliant and market-responsive. We are widely recognized for our understanding of securities regulation, corporate governance, disclosure obligations, and market practice, enabling us to guide clients through transactions from structuring to execution and post-offering compliance.

Capital Markets Transactions

Our lawyers regularly represent issuers, sponsors, underwriters, and investors in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including:

• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings

• Rights issues and public offers

• Private placements and institutional offerings

• Debt capital markets transactions, including bonds and notes

• Commercial paper programs

• Sukuk and other non-interest capital market instruments

• Convertible and hybrid securities

• Equity-linked and structured products

• Shelf registration programs

• Exchange offers, tender offers, and consent solicitations

• Liability management and debt restructuring transactions

• Spin-offs, carve-outs, and corporate reorganizations

• Cross-border and dual-listing transactions

Underwriters, Issuers & Market Participants

We act for public and private companies, financial institutions, fund managers, trustees, and issuing houses, as well as underwriters and dealer-managers involved in equity and debt offerings. Our experience allows us to anticipate regulatory concerns, manage disclosure risk, and coordinate seamlessly with transaction stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.

Securities Regulation & Ongoing Compliance

Beyond transactions, we advise clients on ongoing securities law compliance, corporate governance obligations, continuous disclosure requirements, insider trading regulations, and engagement with regulators and exchanges. We also support clients in responding to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions relating to capital markets activities.