Property. Business. Family wealth. Personal matters. Disputes. We provide clear Nigerian legal advice and dependable representation while you remain abroad.
Nigeria-based counsel · Virtual consultations · Written updates · Cross-border document support
We act as your legal team on the ground, with direct advice, defined responsibilities and regular communication across time zones.
We support Nigerians abroad and other international clients with interests in Nigeria. The work may begin with one transaction and grow into a longer relationship covering property, business, succession, family or disputes.
Company formation, founder agreements, shareholder arrangements, investments, contracts, governance, compliance and company secretarial support.
We investigate the property, title, survey details, approvals, parties and transaction documents before advising you on the risks.
For existing owners, we assist with leases, transfers, title regularisation, tenancy matters, recovery of premises and property disputes.
We help diaspora founders and investors establish sound ownership, control and decision-making arrangements from the beginning.
Cross-border families need advice that recognises how Nigerian assets, foreign arrangements and personal circumstances affect one another.
We advise on Nigerian wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, estate administration, family wealth and business succession. We also handle family and personal matters with discretion, including divorce, adoption guidance, maintenance, affidavits and consents.
These answers provide general guidance. The exact requirements depend on your matter, documents and the institutions involved.
Yes. Many matters can begin and progress remotely. We will identify any step that requires your physical presence or an original document.
Yes. We review the documents, conduct appropriate searches and investigate the property and parties before advising you on the risks.
Yes. We advise on incorporation, ownership, investment documentation, contracts, governance, compliance and company secretarial requirements.
Yes. We advise on Nigerian estate planning and can coordinate with foreign counsel where your assets span more than one country.
Yes. We handle negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation after assessing the evidence, time limits, cost and desired outcome.
We explain the correct execution, witnessing, notarisation, legalisation, courier or accepted electronic process for the document.
After assessing the matter, we provide a written fee proposal or basis of charging before substantive work begins.
We accept Nigerian-law instructions from clients in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
We will assess the Nigerian legal issues, explain the next steps and provide a clear scope for moving forward.
Black Oak Legal advises on Nigerian law. Where another jurisdiction is involved, we can work with your foreign counsel.