Practices

We advise and represent clients on the structure, management and growth of different types and sizes of business corporations. Whether start-ups or public quoted entities, we have the experience to support the creation, acquisition and restructuring of business entities best suited to a particular industry and available capital.

We represent both buy and sell sides for mergers and acquisitions, share and asset acquisitions and disposals, corporate reorganizations and capital restructuring, privatizations and mergers, joint ventures, schemes of reconstruction and amalgamation, leveraged buyouts and private equity investments. We recently have supported investors and corporates in the Nigeria fintech and startup space

We are adept at the beneficial structuring of business transactions and economic relations to create value for national and international clients. From simple domestic distribution arrangements to multiplex international trade arrangements requiring understanding of trade regulations and counterparty obligations, we bring knowledge and entrepreneurial insights to support our clients in achieving success.

Commerce across international borders is pivoted on businesses knowledgably adapting and adhering to national and multilateral tariffs and product standards, custom & excise rules, transportation modes and rules, tax laws and trans-jurisdictional assertion of intellectual property rights. Aliant® offices in Nigeria and across the globe have the expertise to guide clients through. Whether it be Nigerian Cocoa products or dried fruits accessing the EU’s stringent multilayer rules or Polish pharmaceuticals for import into Nigeria/West Africa, our expertise and contacts are available in a timely and professional manner.

We understand Globalization from every of its prisms and we have well-honed immigration law capabilities. Whether inward or outward Nigeria, we adopt the simplest of regulations and most efficient allocation of resources to assist clients move and relocate across the world without legal contention.

We give adroit advice to HNIs seeking global mobility for themselves and investments on jurisdictions and decision-making suited for their aspirations. We advise individuals on the viability of their applications for citizenship or residency in multiple jurisdictions ensuring that the requisite documentation is well ordered and punctually presented. Our partner offices can support us in obtaining requisite work permits for itinerant Nigerian artistes wishing to ply their talents in Europe and continental America.

We provide a comprehensive suite of nominee services covering company secretarial and administration, human resource management, virtual & incubation offices for international businesses foraying into Nigeria.