Corporate & Commercial Law

We specialize in consulting, drafting, and reviewing agreements, contract advisory services, and comprehensive business counsel. Our team stays abreast of regulatory developments across various industries, enabling us to provide effective guidance and representation to our clients.

Specifically, HCP has proffered personalized legal representation, advice, and services to its clients in diverse areas, including, but not limited to: i. Filing of annual returns at the CAC and other company regulatory compliance documents. vi. Drafting diverse legal documents. vii. Conducting corporate searches at CAC; and viii. Development of Corporate Governance documents.

We closely monitor updates from regulatory bodies such as the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), to deliver high-quality legal services to both our Nigerian and international clients.

Our lawyers are well-equipped to ensure our clients' corporate and commercial activities comply with legal requirements. Our expertise includes company incorporation, business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and incorporation of foreign companies in Nigeria.

Family Law

We acknowledge the family's crucial role as a cornerstone of society, nurturing individuals who contribute positively to nation-building, hence, our legal team is adept at providing comprehensive legal advice and representation that ensures families are protected, within the bounds of the law.

Our combined experience in family law enables us to represent your interest in a matrimonial dispute, child custody action, child guardianship, Paternity dispute, adoption, property settlement, domestic/sexual violence, and divorce. We will help you navigate the rigors that follow settling a family dispute. We understand that settling a matrimonial dispute comes with a baggage of emotions, we will help ensure that your interests are catered for. We have our track records at the High Courts in Sagamu, Ogun State, and Ikeja, Lagos State.

Tax Law

It is argued that tax is the most sustainable income for the government. When individuals, companies, and business pay their taxes, in compliance with the relevant laws, it enables the government to generate revenue needed to provide necessary infrastructures in the country.

Hence, our tax lawyers work assiduously with our Nigerian and International clients, to ensure compliance with the laws on taxation. We offer tax advisory services to our clients that prevent tax issues, penalties, and reduce tax burden. Our tax advisory services cut across the following areas:

Companies Income Tax

Personal Income Tax

Customs and Excise Duties

Petroleum Profits Tax

Value Added Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Stamp Duty

Transfer Pricing

Our tax lawyers are always up to date on recent developments at the relevant regulatory bodies on taxation in Nigeria, such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), this helps us render timely tax services to our clients. Our services also include:

Tax litigation.

Advising startups on the tax aspect of their business or company.

Advising businesses and companies on the necessary preparations that enable them to comply with tax laws.

Real Estate Law

Securing the right land or property, free from encumbrances, requires legal expertise, hence our seasoned lawyers are always prepared to provide necessary legal services for property transactions. This includes legal advisory, purchase of land or property, and drafting various property agreements, such as development agreements, contract of sale, deed of assignment, deed of gift, and more.

We recognize the paramount importance of safeguarding our clients' interests by ensuring a good root of title to the property, therefore, we conduct thorough due diligence for every land transaction we are briefed with.

Our firm stays abreast of developments at the Ministry of Lands in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Abuja. We maintain strong work relationships with the relevant bodies, to facilitate timely and effective completion of land transactions on behalf of our clients.

Legal Compliance

Legal and regulatory compliance is essential for individuals and organisations to thrive, without facing penalties and consequences of breach of law. Hence, our lawyers are dedicated to protecting our clients by ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

We offer comprehensive legal advisory services and legal representation to our clients, on their personal and business affairs, as the need arises. We stay updated on developments from relevant regulatory bodies, and this helps us give timely legal advice on compliance and adequately represent our client, continuously.