real estate law firm

Real Estate Law Firm

We provide resourceful legal services and advice for real estate practitioners, individuals and corporate organisations. Our real estate practice covers practice areas including Acquisition and sale, landlord and tenant, construction, estate agency, property management and infrastructure.

Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja – Classic Attorneys is a leading Nigerian commercial law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory services in property law, construction law, real estate development, and infrastructure projects across Nigeria.

With deep experience in the Lagos and Abuja property markets, we advise developers, investors, contractors, estate companies, financial institutions, and private clients on complex real estate transactions and construction projects.

Our legal approach combines regulatory expertise, commercial precision, and risk-mitigation strategy to protect your investments and ensure project success.

Real Estate Legal Services in Lagos and Abuja

Nigeria’s property market presents significant opportunities — but also regulatory, title, and contractual risks. As a top Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja, we provide full-spectrum real estate advisory services including:

Property Acquisition & Due Diligence

  • Title investigation and verification

  • Governor’s Consent processing

  • Deed of Assignment drafting and review

  • Perfection of title documentation

  • Land Use Act compliance advisory

  • Property risk assessment reports

We conduct thorough due diligence to ensure our clients avoid defective titles, litigation risks, and regulatory pitfalls.

Real Estate Development Advisory

  • Joint Venture Agreements (JVA)

  • Development structuring

  • Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formation

  • Off-plan sale documentation

  • Escrow arrangements

  • Investor structuring agreements

We structure real estate transactions to protect developers while ensuring compliance with Nigerian property laws.

Construction Law & Infrastructure Advisory

Construction projects in Lagos and Abuja require careful contractual planning and regulatory compliance. Our firm advises contractors, subcontractors, developers, and project financiers on:

Construction Contracts

  • Drafting and negotiation of construction agreements

  • FIDIC-based contracts

  • EPC contracts

  • Design and Build agreements

  • Contractor and subcontractor agreements

  • Consultancy agreements

We ensure contractual clarity to prevent disputes, cost overruns, and performance conflicts.

Construction Dispute Resolution

  • Breach of construction contracts

  • Delay and liquidated damages disputes

  • Payment disputes

  • Defective work claims

  • Arbitration and mediation representation

  • Litigation before Nigerian courts

Our proactive contract drafting significantly reduces dispute exposure before projects commence.

Property Litigation & Dispute Resolution

As an experienced Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja, we represent clients in:

  • Land ownership disputes

  • Trespass and recovery of premises

  • Tenancy disputes

  • Specific performance claims

  • Boundary disputes

  • Injunction applications

  • Estate management conflicts

We pursue strategic resolution methods, including negotiation, arbitration, and litigation, depending on the client’s commercial objective.

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

The Nigerian property sector is highly regulated. We advise on:

  • Lagos State property regulations

  • Abuja land administration compliance

  • Building approvals and permits

  • Development control regulations

  • Environmental compliance

  • Real estate investment structuring

  • Property tax advisory

Our regulatory knowledge ensures seamless navigation of government approval processes in both Lagos and Abuja.

Real Estate Financing & Security Documentation

We advise banks, lenders, and developers on property-backed financing transactions including:

  • Legal mortgages

  • Debentures

  • Tripartite agreements

  • Security documentation perfection

  • Asset-backed lending structures

  • Refinancing transactions

Our team ensures enforceable security structures that protect lenders and investors.

Why Choose Our Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja?

  • Deep understanding of Lagos and Abuja property markets

  • Strong regulatory engagement experience

  • Transaction-driven legal strategy

  • Dispute prevention focused drafting

  • Commercially practical advisory approach

  • Experienced property litigation team

We do not merely draft documents — we anticipate risk, structure protection, and safeguard capital.

Who We Represent

  • Real estate developers

  • Construction companies

  • Estate management firms

  • Private investors

  • Commercial property buyers

  • Infrastructure companies

  • Financial institutions

  • Joint venture partners

Strategic Real Estate Advisory for Lagos & Abuja Markets

Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial property hub, while Abuja continues to attract institutional and government-related developments. Navigating these markets requires:

  • Local regulatory knowledge

  • Transaction structuring expertise

  • Strong dispute resolution capacity

  • Commercial foresight

As a leading Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja, we combine all these elements to deliver results-oriented legal solutions.

Speak With a Real Estate & Construction Lawyer Today

If you are acquiring property, structuring a development project, drafting a construction contract, or resolving a property dispute, our Real Estate and Construction Law Firm in Lagos and Abuja is ready to assist.

Contact Classic Attorneys today to protect your real estate investments and construction projects with precision-driven legal strategy.