Competence Across Key Legal Areas
We provide comprehensive and strategic legal services for businesses and individuals. Our approach is tailored, practical, and focused on achieving your unique objectives.
Client's Challenges, Our Solutions
At Lex-Gratia & Trust LP, we understand that legal needs are not one-size-fits-all. Our Legal Team bring specialised knowledge and a collaborative spirit to every case, whether client are forming a startup, navigating a complex transaction, or resolving a dispute.
We have an organized core services to provide client with a clear view of how we can assist. Each practice is built on a foundation of rigorous research, business acumen, and a commitment to delivering results.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We act as external solicitors and corporate secretaries to companies, providing strategic advice from formation to dissolution and everything in between.
We help businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory environment in Nigeria, ensuring compliance and facilitating growth.
Business Formation & Corporate Governance
We craft pre incorporation agreements, arrangements and secure business permits and licenses.
Business Formation & Corporate Governance
Structuring entities, drafting corporate documents, and advising on directors' duties under CAMA 2023.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
Guiding client through complex transactions from due diligence to final integration.
Regulatory Compliance
Handling filings with CAC, SEC, NIPC, NAFDAC, and other regulatory bodies.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements to protect your interests.
Intellectual Property
Protecting clients' trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
Tax Advisory & Planning
Providing strategic support on tax compliance and planning for businesses.
Property & Real Estate Law
Comprehensive support for property acquisition, development, leasing, and dispute resolution to secure clients' investments.
We provide end-to-end legal support for all property matters, ensuring clients' transactions are secure and legally sound.
Land Acquisition & Title Perfection
Conducting due diligence, securing Governor’s Consent, and perfecting titles.
Commercial & Residential Leasing
Drafting and negotiating lease agreements for landlords and tenants.
Real Estate Development & Finance
Advising on joint ventures, construction contracts, and project financing.
Property Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in land disputes, tenancy issues, and boundary conflicts.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Robust representation in court and through alternative methods like arbitration and mediation to achieve favorable resolutions.
We are skilled advocates, dedicated to resolving conflicts efficiently and effectively, whether inside or outside the courtroom.
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Professional representation in a wide range of business and contractual disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Serving as counsel in arbitration and mediation to save time and cost.
Appellate Practice
Preparing and arguing appeals before appellate courts.
Debt Recovery & Enforcement: Pursuing strategic methods for the recovery of outstanding debts.
Employment & Labour Law
Practical guidance for employers and employees on contracts, workplace policies, and dispute resolution.
We provide practical solutions to manage workplace relationships and ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws.
Employment Contracts & Policies
Drafting clear and compliant employment agreements and staff handbooks.
Workplace Dispute Resolution
Representing parties in wrongful termination, discrimination, and other employment disputes.
Advisory for Employers
Guidance on disciplinary procedures, redundancies, and regulatory compliance.
Family & Estate Law
Discreet and compassionate counsel on family matters, prenuptial agreements, and estate planning to protect what matters most.
We handle sensitive personal matters with the discretion, empathy, and legal rigor they deserve.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Drafting agreements to safeguard financial interests.
Estate Planning & Wills
Ensuring your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
Child Custody & Care Matters
Providing compassionate representation focused on the best interests of the child.
Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement
Protecting your constitutional rights against unlawful infringement.
Document Authentication & Notarisation
Preparing affidavits, notarising documents, and managing authentication for local and international use.
Emerging Areas of Specialise Advisory Services:
Expert support in emerging areas including Data Protection and Privacy Law, Fintech Law, Competition Law, and Consumers Protection
We are constantly evolving to meet the legal challenges of a changing world.
Data Protection and Privacy
Protecting personal data and privacy in secured credit transactions, and seamless and sane debt recovery processes for operators etc.
Fintech
Law regulating technology-driven financial services such as digital payments, Fintech lending, investment platforms, virtual assets, and divers transactions.
Competition Law (also known as Antitrust Law)
Regulating market behaviour to ensure fair competition, consumer welfare, and economic efficiency. Its primary aim is to prevent business practices that distort markets, suppress innovation, or unfairly disadvantage consumers and competitors.
