We keep you on the right side of the regulator — and represent you robustly when the regulator comes anyway. Nigerian regulators have become markedly more active in recent years, and the cost of being unprepared is no longer theoretical.
Compliance programmes. Health checks, gap analyses, policies, codes of conduct, whistleblowing channels and staff training that people actually use rather than sign for.
Licensing. Applications, renewals, variations and the ongoing management of licence conditions across regulated sectors.
Investigations and enforcement. Responses to regulatory demands, investigations, penalties, negotiated settlements and appeals.
Anti-money laundering and financial crime. AML and counter-terrorist financing programmes, customer due diligence, SCUML registration, reporting obligations and sanctions screening — including for the non-financial businesses that are often unaware the rules apply to them.
Competition and consumer protection. Merger notifications, distribution and pricing reviews, defence of FCCPC investigations, and product, warranty and advertising compliance.
Public procurement and government contracts. Bid preparation, contract review, bid protests, contract administration and procurement training for public institutions.
Public-private partnerships. Concession structuring, project documentation, approvals and the interface between government, sponsors and lenders.
Policy and legislative drafting. Research, drafting of bills and regulations, regulatory impact assessment and stakeholder consultation for governments, legislatures and regulators.
