Contracts define a business's relationships with its customers, suppliers, employees and partners. In Nigeria, many disputes arise not because a party acted in bad faith, but because the contract was vague, borrowed from another jurisdiction without adaptation, or silent on what should happen when things go wrong.
We prepare contracts that are commercially practical and legally sound, and we review contracts presented by counterparties so that you understand the risks before you sign.
Contracts we draft and review
- Supply, procurement and purchase agreements
- Service level and outsourcing agreements
- Agency, distribution and franchise agreements
- Consultancy and professional services agreements
- Employment contracts, executive service agreements and staff handbooks
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Logistics, warehousing and haulage agreements
- Software, SaaS and technology contracts
- Settlement agreements and deeds of release
What we focus on
- Payment terms: currency, timing, foreign exchange risk, interest on late payment and security for payment
- Performance: clear specifications, timelines and acceptance procedures
- Liability: limitations and exclusions of liability, indemnities and insurance
- Termination: rights to terminate, notice periods and consequences of termination
- Force majeure: events that excuse performance, and what happens if they persist
- Dispute resolution: governing law, jurisdiction, mediation and arbitration clauses
- Regulatory compliance: data protection, anti-bribery, consumer protection and sector rules
Templates and contract management
For businesses that sign many similar contracts, we prepare standard terms and templates, with guidance notes for your team on which clauses can be negotiated and which cannot. This speeds up deals while keeping risk under control.
Stamp duties and formalities
Some contracts must be stamped to be admissible in evidence, and certain transactions require registration or regulatory approval. We advise on these formalities so that your contracts can be relied on if a dispute arises.
