Under our Property Practice, the firm advises various clients on aspects of purchase of real properties and the securitization of the properties for loans and mortgages.
The firm drafts all documents relating to property transactions and generally deals with all other matters relating to property transactions including but not limited to the transfers, mortgages, sale, and leases. We have established good working relations with various land offices within the country.
The Real Estate Sale & Purchase Division handles property transactions; the services offered extend from Transactional Due Diligence, Preparation of Sale Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, tax and general conveyance for our clients and emphasizing terms that protect our clients interests.
The leases division handles the drafting and registration of leases for various landlords. We liaise with property agents to ensure that the letters of offer are duly executed to enable us prepare the leases. We are also involved in perfection of the documents to ensure strict compliance with laid down regulations. We also review lease agreements for individual clients and advise on any changes in the regulatory sphere that may affect tenancies.
The Corporate Business Advisory in the Commercial Law Department has wide and extensive experience in acting for both corporate and other clients engaged in all sectors of the economy.
As a firm with an extensive level of practice in this sector, we understand that navigating the complexities of the corporate landscape can be challenging, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of expertise and strategic guidance to achieve their business goals.
Due to the business environment and ever changing landscape, we have developed a robust team to ensure that the businesses of our client are always compliant with regulations. Our corporate business advisory services are not only limited to companies within Nigeria but extended to foreign companies who either seek to do partner with local companies and/or seek to commence business within the Nigerian landscape.
At Baron and Stagger, our dispute resolution team is committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients in respect of disputes ranging from simple claims to complex commercial disputes in an efficient and cost effective manner specifically tailored to our clients. We understand that conflicts can arise in various aspects of life and business, and our team is dedicated to guiding our clients through the complex terrain of dispute resolution with skill, diligence and integrity.
Through the experience of our team, we have advised organisations, financial institutions, government agencies, state governments, pharmaceutical companies and non-governmental institutions.
While we are fully equipped to handle litigation, we also engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to promote speedy dispensation of disputes. We aim to find practical and amicable solutions that preserve relationships and reduce the time and cost of resolving disputes. Our arbitration team is led by Omotayo-Ojo Olanrewaju AcArb. who has extensive knowledge in the area of arbitration and mediation.
Our dispute resolution practice group specializes in a wide range of dispute areas including but not limited to:
The uptake of technology as a business tool and advancement of processes has seen a rise in business restructuring to leverage on benefits of technology.
We have a team specifically for areas pertaining to technology, regulatory compliance, and innovations in this sector. We engage with a series of agencies such the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Nigerian Development Technology Agency (NITDA), Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
We prepare and review software licensing contracts, tech based branding and advise clients on compliance with various law relating to technology.
The sensitive nature of data, including personal and commercial records calls for dedicated compliance with principles of data protection. Our firm has trained, advised and represented various clients on matters of privacy and data protection.
We have expertise in Data Protection laws, Technology law. Our legal experts advise various clients on obligations relating to date and offer the following services:
In furtherance of our responsibility to our clients, the firm is registered as a Data Compliance Protection Officer (DPCO) at the Nigerian Data Protection Commission to ensure consistent compliance.
The firm’s energy practice entails compliance with energy regulations and policies. Our team has engaged in representing electricity generation and distribution companies in a series of disputes. We have advised our clients in the complexities surrounding renewable energy, converging energy and emerging technologies within the Energy sector. We offer guidance on environmental impact assessment processes to ensure the projects of our clients meet environmental compliance standards.
In line with the Electricity Act, 2023, which deals with a growing emphasis on renewable energy, we serve as a liaison between our clients and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to ensure compliance, use of government incentives.
The goals of our clients in the energy sector are our priority, and we are dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions that address unique challenges and opportunities.
