OUR APPROACH

Commercial Insight

We provide legal advice aligned with our clients’ financial and strategic objectives. 

Efficiency & Responsiveness

We prioritize timely delivery and clear communication.

Confidentiality & Trust

We uphold the highest standards of discretion and professionalism.

WHY F.O. DAWODU LP

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Specialist focus in high-value sectors
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Strong understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory landscape
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International legal training and perspective
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Client-focused, solution-driven approach
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Proven ability to handle complex legal matters

OIL & GAS LAW/ RENEWABLE ENERGY

• Oil & gas transactions and advisory
• Regulatory compliance and licensing
• Joint venture structuring
• Energy project development
• Gas commercialization
• Renewable energy and energy transition advisory

REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT

• Property due diligence and title verification
• Drafting and negotiation of real estate agreements
• Transaction structuring
• Advisory services for diaspora investors

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

• Company formation and structuring
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal advisory and compliance
• Ongoing legal retainership services

PRIVATE CLIENT & FAMILY WEALTH

• High-value divorce and family law matters
• Child custody advisory
• Wills and estate planning
• Trust structuring
• Prenuptial agreements

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BANKING & DEBT RECOVERY

  •  Banking & financial services advisory
  • Debt recovery & enforcement
  • Recovery of non-performing loans (NPLs)
  • Loan & facility documentation
  •  Security documentation and perfection
  • Enforcement of mortgages, debentures and charges
  • Enforcement of corporate and personal guarantees
  • Garnishee and judgment enforcement proceedings
  • Banking & financial services litigation
  • Loan restructuring and negotiated settlements
  • Insolvency, receivership & liquidation
  • Asset tracing & recovery
  • Fraud investigation & asset recovery
  • Commercial debt & receivables recovery
  • Corporate and institutional debt recovery
  • Oil & gas debt recovery
  • Legal due diligence and legal opinions
  • Arbitration, mediation & negotiated dispute resolution
  • Recovery of distressed and defaulted obligations
  • Advisory on creditor rights and remedies

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Litigation and appellate advocacy
• Arbitration and ADR (mediation & negotiation)
• Complex commercial disputes
• Energy, infrastructure, and project disputes
• Real estate and investment disputes
• Shareholder and corporate conflicts
• Debt recovery and insolvency
• Employment and regulatory disputes
• Private wealth and succession disputes
• Enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards