Corporate, Commercial & Property Lawyers in Lagos, Nigeria

Corporate governance is the structure that determines how a company is run; who makes decisions, how authority is shared, and how accountability is maintained.

• Internal disputes between founders and shareholders
• Poor decision-making structures
• Costly structural problems as the business grows

Summit Solicitors helps businesses put the right governance framework in place early so the company remains stable, compliant, and investment-ready. This is typically where engaging a lawyer at the outset rather than after the fact makes the most practical difference.

Yes — incorporation is just the starting point.

• File annual returns with the CAC
• Maintain statutory registers
• Properly document board and shareholder decisions

Missing these obligations can lead to penalties and complications during audits, investment rounds, or major transactions. The firm ensures client companies stay compliant and properly structured at all times.

Yes. Summit Solicitors advises on:

• Share transfers
• Introduction of new investors
• Changes in control or management

Each restructuring is handled with careful attention to the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications so client interests remain protected throughout.

Many disputes do not arise from bad intentions, they arise from poorly drafted agreements.

• Unclear payment terms
• Weak or missing termination clauses
• Excessive liability exposure
• No proper dispute resolution structure

The firm identifies and addresses these risks before a contract is signed, not after problems arise.

The firm drafts and reviews a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

• Service and vendor agreements
• Supply and distribution contracts
• Joint venture and partnership agreements
• Shareholders’ and investment agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements and memoranda of understanding
• Employment and consultancy agreements
• Loan and financing agreements
• Business sale and asset acquisition agreements

Each agreement is tailored to the specific transaction, the risk profile of the client, and the commercial relationship between the parties.

Compliance obligations depend on the industry, structure, and operations of the business.

Summit Solicitors helps businesses:

• Identify applicable regulators and requirements
• Put proper compliance systems in place
• Address issues before they become enforcement problems

This reduces risk and keeps businesses operating without regulatory disruption.

Yes. The firm handles:

• Changes in directors and shareholders
• Increases in share capital
• CAC filings and updates
• Ongoing statutory compliance

This ensures company records accurately reflect the company’s structure at all times.

Before purchasing land, three checks are essential:

• A title search at the relevant state land registry
• Verification of ownership documents including Certificate of Occupancy, Governor’s Consent, or registered Deed of Assignment
• Physical and community checks to uncover disputes or competing claims not reflected in official records

Summit Solicitors conducts full property due diligence across Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, and other states in Nigeria. This is where early legal involvement protects against risks that are very difficult and costly to reverse after a transaction has been completed.

Yes. The firm handles:

• Deeds of Assignment
• Contracts of Sale
• Lease agreements
• The full title perfection process

The goal is straightforward: ensuring every client’s ownership is valid, enforceable, and protected against future disputes.

Yes, and in most cases, that is the better approach.

• Time-consuming
• Costly
• Public

Summit Solicitors resolves disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration processes that are faster, more cost-effective, and commercially practical. Mediation settlement agreements and arbitral awards are legally binding and enforceable under Nigerian law, giving clients certainty without the cost and delay of full court proceedings.

Yes. Where litigation becomes necessary, the firm manages the process from start to finish.

• Develops the legal strategy
• Coordinates with litigation counsel
• Oversees proceedings to protect the client’s commercial interests

Clients benefit from both strong courtroom representation and consistent strategic oversight throughout.

Yes. The firm advises clients across Nigeria including businesses and investors in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Ogun State, as well as diaspora clients and international companies with Nigerian legal interests. Many services including contract review, advisory, and compliance can be handled remotely.