Practice Areas – 21st Street Legal Practitioners

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How We Can Help You?

21st Street Legal Practitioners is a full service law firm that is positioned to render niche legal services.

21st Street Legal Practitioners is a full-service law firm strategically positioned to deliver specialized legal services tailored to the diverse and evolving needs of our clients. Our team comprises highly skilled legal professionals dedicated to providing exceptional expertise across a wide range of practice areas. The firm is committed to offering comprehensive, client-centred solutions, ensuring accessibility, precision, and excellence in every engagement.

Our Scope of Services

Dispute Resolution

21st Street Legal Practitioners excels in providing comprehensive dispute resolution services, addressing a broad spectrum of legal conflicts with expertise and efficiency. Our seasoned litigators and mediators represent clients in both judicial and alternative dispute resolution forums, including arbitration and mediation. We handle complex commercial disputes, intellectual property infringements, contractual disagreements, and high-stakes litigation involving major corporations and government entities. Our approach involves meticulous case preparation, strategic negotiation, and robust representation to secure favourable outcomes, whether through courtroom proceedings or out-of-court settlements. We also offer pre-dispute advisory services to mitigate risks and develop proactive conflict resolution strategies tailored to our clients’ business objectives.

Intellectual Property Law

Our Intellectual Property (IP) Law practice is designed to safeguard and enhance the value of our clients’ intangible assets with unparalleled expertise. We provide end-to-end services, including trademark registration, patent prosecution, copyright protection, and IP portfolio management.
Our team conducts thorough IP audits, advises on licensing agreements, and represents clients in litigation to enforce their rights against infringement. While serving a diverse clientele; ranging from multinational corporations to individual creators, we deliver customized strategies to protect brands, innovations, and creative works. Our proactive approach ensures compliance with international IP standards, offering strategic counsel on global IP enforcement and dispute resolution.

Corporate/Commercial Legal Advisory

The Corporate and Commercial Practice Group at 21st Street Legal Practitioners offers strategic legal and practical support to businesses navigating dynamic regulatory environments. We assist with company incorporation, corporate governance structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and the drafting of simple and complex commercial contracts. Our services extend to advising on joint ventures, equity and debt financing, regulatory compliance, and project structuring. We provide ongoing counsel to ensure seamless business operations, risk management, and alignment with local and international legal frameworks, empowering our clients to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Privacy & Data Protection

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, 21st Street Legal Practitioners provides expert guidance in Privacy and Data Protection Law. We assist clients in developing robust data privacy frameworks that are compliant with national and international regulations, such as the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
Our services include conducting data protection impact assessments, drafting privacy policies and cookie notices, responding to data breaches, and representing clients before regulatory authorities. We offer operational advisory support to secure digital systems and ensure that our clients’ personal data processing activities are lawful and in compliance with statutes, safeguarding our clients’ reputations and mitigating legal risks in an interconnected world.

Start-up/Business Advisory

21st Street Legal Practitioners serves as a trusted partner for startups and emerging businesses, providing comprehensive legal advisory to foster innovation and growth. Our services encompass company formation, capital raising strategies, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance. We conduct due diligence for investors, negotiate funding agreements, and advise on corporate governance best practices. Our team collaborates closely with entrepreneurs to develop scalable business models, offering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of early-stage ventures and support their journey toward long-term success.

Mining Law

Our Mining Law practice reflects our deep expertise in the regulatory and operational complexities of the mining sector in Nigeria. 21st Street Legal Practitioners advises indigenous and international mining companies on licensing, environmental protection compliance, land acquisition, and mineral rights disputes. We provide strategic counsel on project financing, joint venture agreements, and compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act and its Regulations. Our team assists clients in navigating community relations, ensuring sustainable practices, and resolving conflicts with regulatory bodies, positioning our clients for success in this resource-rich industry.

Immigration

21st Street Legal Practitioners offers specialized immigration services to individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking to navigate Nigeria’s immigration landscape. Our services include visa applications, work permit processing, residency applications, and compliance with immigration laws. We provide expert advice on expatriate quotas, employment regulations for foreign nationals, and citizenship processes. Our team ensures seamless documentation, represents clients before immigration authorities, and offers strategic planning to meet the mobility needs of multinational corporations and their employees, facilitating lawful and efficient cross-border movements.

Banking & Securities

The Banking and Securities Practice Group delivers sophisticated legal solutions to financial institutions and corporate clients engaged in complex transactions. We advise on loan syndications, securities issuance, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering protocols. Our team structures innovative financing arrangements, negotiates credit facilities, and represents clients in disputes involving financial instruments.
We support clients in achieving their strategic financial goals by ensuring adherence to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s guidelines and international banking standards.

Real Estate Transactions/Property Management

Our Real Estate and Property Management Practice Group provides comprehensive legal services to optimize the value of our clients’ property assets. We handle property acquisitions, sales, leasing agreements, and due diligence processes, ensuring clear title
and compliance with land use regulations.
Our services include drafting and negotiating construction contracts, resolving boundary disputes, and advising on property development projects. We also offer property management solutions, including tenancy agreements and rent collection oversight, tailored to enhance the enjoyment and profitability of real estate investments.

Corporate Secretarial Services

21st Street Legal Practitioners provides meticulous corporate secretarial support to enhance organizational governance and efficiency. Our services include the preparation and filing of statutory returns and documentations, organizing and minuting board and shareholder meetings, and ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). We conduct board effectiveness evaluations, develop governance policies, and advise on director duties and shareholder rights. Our proactive approach strengthens corporate structures, fostering transparency and accountability for our clients’ long-term success.

For further assistance, please contact us to explore how our expertise can address your specific legal needs

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Testimonials

What Our Client Say

“I was unsure if i had any right to some of my artistic works that had been used by some companies on their website, but after retaining the services of 21st Street Legal Practitioners, i was able to get compensation for unauthorized use of my copyright works.”

"21st Street Legal Practitioners guided me through the process of incorporating my company, setting up my corporate governance processes and an easy channel to filing all of my company filings with CAC and several other sector specific regulators. i couldnt have done it all without them."

“As a business man, i do not have enough time to manage the legal and corporate secretarial aspects of my business, and accordingly i needed a dedicated team of professionals to handle all of my legal and corporate secretarial needs. 21st Street LP have successfully negotiated my contracts, moderated my board and General Meetings, and also manage all of my IP Portfolio."