Industry
Development Finance
Advice to Nigerian, foreign and multilateral development finance institutions on lending, equity investments, governance and disputes.
Overview
Development finance institutions fund projects and businesses that commercial lenders often cannot. We advise them and their borrowers and investee companies on the legal framework for that financing in Nigeria.
We advise on constitutional documents and governance, privileges and immunities, loans, guarantees and on-lending arrangements, equity and quasi-equity investments, and environmental and social conditions. We also advise on the regulatory position of development finance institutions licensed by the Central Bank.
We act in the enforcement of security and in disputes involving development finance institutions in arbitration and the courts.
What we do
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Constitutional Documents and Organisational Structure
Drafting and reviewing the constitutional documents and organisational structures of development finance institutions, in line with their mandates and Nigerian law.
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Domestic Law Exemptions and Privileges
We navigate complex regulatory landscapes to secure crucial domestic law exemptions and privileges, empowering development finance institutions to operate seamlessly and effectively.
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Shareholder Matters
From shareholder agreements to corporate governance, we provide strategic guidance on all shareholder matters, safeguarding the interests of development finance institutions and their stakeholders.
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Debt Capital Raising
Leveraging our extensive expertise in debt capital markets, we advise on innovative debt capital raising strategies, including bond issuances, syndicated loans, and structured finance transactions.
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Employee Matters
Our legal experts offer comprehensive support on employment-related issues, ensuring compliance, harmonious workplace environments, and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Lending and Hedging Transactions
Structuring and negotiating loans, guarantees and hedging arrangements for development finance institutions and their borrowers.
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Equity Investments
From due diligence to exit strategies, we provide end-to-end legal support for equity investments, empowering development finance institutions to make informed investment decisions.
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Arbitration and Litigation
In times of dispute, our skilled litigators stand ready to represent development finance institutions in arbitration and litigation proceedings, advocating vigorously for their interests.