O . M . I K E J I & C O M P A N Y

Our Practice Area

Corporate and Commercial Practice

We provide pragmatic solutions to help our corporate clients on company law, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance related matters. We offer advisory services on major contracts, policies and procedures, pre and post-incorporation services in relation to companies and allied matters, with a view to prevent and/or mitigate risks arising from non-compliance with applicable laws, while allowing our clients’ focus on their business interest.

Company Secretarial Services

We provide company secretarial services to private, public and joint venture companies as well as facilitation of the processes, preparation of policies and legal documentation for both private and public companies. We offered and still offer company secretarial services to one of Nigeria's biggest Medical Diagnostic Company and unbundled the company from a private to a public company. We equally acted as Lead Adviser to the company for their private placement. As a result of our role in the successful private placement, we were engaged and we successfully obtained all regulatory approvals from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission prior to the formal listing of the company at the Nigeria Stock Exchange.

Insolvency and Debt Recovery

From inception, we have been engaged by numerous clients including Nigerian banks and other financial institutions in relation to bankruptcy and insolvency. Our success rate speaks for itself. As part of our insolvency practice, our firm handled debt recovery for one of Nigeria’s foremost and largest (by coverage area) Private Security Guards company which resulted in our recovery of several millions from their recalcitrant debtors. Our debt recovery practice is on a contingency-fee basis, which means that we are only compensated for our work if we are successful. As a result, we take our responsibilities seriously, when providing representation for debt recovery. Our clients are, however, responsible for out of pocket and miscellaneous expenses including filing fees if the matter progress into litigation.

Labour Relations and Employment law

With our expertise, we advise our clients on best global practise in relation to labour law as well as assist our corporate clients in resolving matters arising from redundancy, collective bargaining, layoffs, employment contracts, mergers and acquisition, thereby providing innovative business solutions to our clients for the effective management of their human capital.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our team of advocates undertake litigation and dispute resolution on behalf of our clients at trial and appellate courts, including mediation and conciliation for the benefit of our clients. We have extensive expertise in determining when any form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is in the best interest of clients to meet their needs better than traditional litigation. We have substantial experience in ADR negotiations and routinely advise our clients on the legal consequences flowing from particular terms and conditions of all ADR or settlement options. We take delight in advising our clients on the best options and the likelihood of success, after a thorough evaluation of the potential value of a case.

Real Estate

We understand the complexities arising within the real estate environment, and use our unique knowledge in representing our clients at various stages of real estate transactions, from contract negotiations, purchase and vending, due diligence, investigation of title, completion of contracts and legal documentation and perfecting title. As part of our Real Estate practice, we engage in facilities management whereby we offer our clients unique service of “sitting back” while we manage both serviced and non- serviced residential or commercial properties. We go beyond traditional practice of receipt of rental income into conducting due diligence on all prospective tenants to determine their suitability as well as maintenance and renovation services including ADR negotiations to obtain vacant possession in relation to the property.

Probate and Administration of Estate

Our probate team provides services, such as obtaining of letters of administration for intestate estate, distribution of intestate estate, partition of family property and inheritance, preparation, filing and lodgement of Wills, Assent and other testamentary documentation, settlement of credit claims, asset transfer, life insurance claims, trusteeship, and other related matters. We equally represent beneficiaries, executors, administrators, trustees, in resolving disputes relating to inheritance of intestate family property, Wills, fiduciary misconduct by means of Alternative Dispute Resolution or litigation.

Family and Matrimonial Law

We understand that most family law issues are very personal and emotional, thus, we take the responsibility of guiding our clients through every facet of family and matrimonial law very seriously with strict confidentiality. In the course of advising and representing our clientele, our team always strive to provide informed choices throughout the entire process. With our collective years of practical experience, our team provides expertise in all areas of family law, which includes; Separation & divorce, nullity, property settlement, marital settlement agreement, mediation & reconciliation, spousal maintenance, child support and custody, adoption amongst others.