The Firm renders legal services in all areas of commercial transactions, e.g. commercial contracts, sale of goods, insurance contracts and claims, partnership and trade disputes, take-overs, mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, all company law matters, etc. We provide legal services and counsel throughout the life of a company; i.e., from formation through disposition and every stage in between. Our lawyers are experienced practitioners in the area of takeovers and mergers and will advise you on the multitude of compliance procedures contained in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and legislative regulations affecting commercial transactions. We offer advice on company law generally including compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (CAMA), company formations and share issues; company powers and organisation, company accounts and insolvency. With the increasing demands by regulatory bodies and foreign direct investment for better corporate governance, Kwesi Obaseki & Associates is well placed to advise on current corporate governance practices in line with international standards. We offer clear and concise advice on the rights and powers of directors, their specific duties as prescribed by CAMA and other legislation, including directors' financial responsibilities, duties to shareholders, the board and the community, and during insolvency; shareholders rights and duties including advice on best practices for institutional shareholders. We advise clients on software licences, hardware procurement, service supply arrangements, software and e-commerce development contracts; online services and data protection.
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Our expertise covers structuring and negotiating real estate transactions and financing; holding of assets (domestic and international) in addition to traditional conveyancing, landlord and tenant law and perfection of title. Other areas on which Kwesi Obaseki & Associates will advise are estate management and control and property litigation. The Partners have advised and acted for companies, financial institutions, investors, developers, speculators, and property owners on all aspects of real estate laws and transactions, including acquisition, purchase, sale of and investment in and development of landed properties and recovery of premises; working closely with experts in other disciplines in the property field. We have particular experience in conducting ‘due diligence’ searches, investigating and deducing title, preparation and perfection of conveyance documents and land titles, processing and procuring Certificates of Occupancy, Governor’s Consent, and all other requisite governmental consents and approvals. In addition, we institute and handle compensation claims and obtain land dispute settlements either by litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
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The lottery industry in Nigeria has experienced a phenomenal growth in recent years due to the introduction of a legislated environment, regulation, technology and an increased awareness by the public. The partners of Kwesi Obaseki & Associates have had extensive experience within this lottery industry and are available to advice clients on all aspects of lottery & gaming operations/transactions with particular regard to regulation and licensing.
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Our lawyers are able to advise and guide you on the laws and practice governing charities and other not for profit organisations. This includes advice on all aspects of establishing and running organisations with charitable status, including fund raising.
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Our team advises clients on a confidential and discreet basis on all aspects of trust, estate, and tax planning. In addition, our lawyers have extensive experience in representing foreign companies and nationals on immigration matters. This includes general counseling and representation on compliance with requisite immigration laws and requirements and processing and procurement of expatriate quotas, STR visas, resident permits, work permits, and all other requisite immigration permits. The Firm has considerable experience in succession matters, intestacies and inheritance. We advise our clients on wills and also prepare wills and settlements, prove wills and assist in taking out probate or obtaining the grant of administration in respect of the estates of deceased persons. We also handle litigation that may arise as a result of disputes in any of these areas. In other words, we not only protect our clients’ rights and investments while they are alive, but also take care of their interests and estates after their demise.
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