Transactions
Lending
Documentation, security and regulatory advice for lenders and borrowers in bilateral, syndicated, project and asset-based financing.
Overview
A loan is only as strong as its documents and security. We act for lenders and borrowers in structuring, documenting and perfecting financing transactions and in recovering debts when they go wrong.
We advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, project and acquisition finance, trade finance and non-interest financing. Our work includes facility agreements, guarantees, debentures, legal mortgages and share charges, and the steps needed to perfect security, such as registration at the Corporate Affairs Commission and the National Collateral Registry and obtaining Governor’s or Minister’s consent.
We also advise on regulatory issues affecting lenders and borrowers, including foreign currency borrowing, and we act in debt recovery and the enforcement of security.
What we do
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Syndicated Lendings
Strategic guidance on syndicated lending arrangements, fostering collaborative financing solutions among multiple lenders and borrowers, ensuring optimal financing structures and risk management.
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Capital Loans
Tailored counsel on capital loans, assisting clients in optimizing their capital structures and meeting regulatory compliance requirements, enhancing financial resilience and flexibility.
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Participations and Sell-Down Transactions
Skilled management of participation agreements, assignments, and sell-down transactions, facilitating seamless transfer of loan interests and mitigating potential risks associated with loan syndication.
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Project Financings
Specialized support for project financing initiatives across diverse industries, structuring financing arrangements that align with project objectives, and mitigate risks, enabling successful project execution.
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Trade Finance Solutions
Comprehensive advice on trade finance transactions, including letters of credit, trade finance facilities, and documentary collections, promoting international trade and fostering commercial growth.
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Exchange Control Regulation Compliance
Expert guidance on compliance with exchange control regulations in Nigeria, ensuring smooth execution of cross-border transactions and foreign exchange management, mitigating regulatory risks.
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Acquisition Financings
Strategic counsel on acquisition financing transactions, facilitating financing for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, supporting clients' growth and expansion ambitions.
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Structured and Leveraged Lending
Tailored solutions for structured and leveraged lending transactions, optimizing risk-return profiles and capital utilization, enhancing financial efficiency and competitiveness.
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Bank-to-Bank Lines of Credit
Facilitation of bank-to-bank lines of credit arrangements, providing liquidity support and financing options for banking institutions, ensuring financial stability and liquidity management.
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Finance Leases and Credit Schemes
Advising on finance lease agreements and sector-support credit schemes sponsored by governmental institutions, promoting access to financing for critical sectors of the economy, driving economic growth and development.