Twelve Disciplines

A practice built to cover every angle of institutional risk.

Every brief at Wateridge is handled by partners fluent in both statute and commercial reality. Browse by category, or open any area for the full scope of work.

Corporate & Commercial

GROUP A
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Corporate & Commercial Law

Masterminding complex tripartite agreements, joint ventures, and cross-border distribution frameworks for domestic and multinational clients.

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Corporate Governance & Secretarial Services

Led by partners certified by ICSAN, our secretariat desk delivers proactive, board-level advisory and statutory compliance management that mitigates operational risk.

Scope of Work
  • Board & committee governance — meetings, minutes, director fiduciary advisory
  • Statutory compliance & filings under CAMA 2020 and the CAC
  • Corporate administration & restructuring — share capital, org frameworks
  • Regulatory liaison between clients and key regulatory bodies

Disputes & Regulatory

GROUP B
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Dispute Resolution & Appellate Advocacy

Frontline litigation and alternative dispute resolution led by seasoned partners with a track record before the Supreme Court and Federal High Courts.

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Constitutional Law & Election Petitions

Our specialized department leads the firm's advocacy in matters of national interest.

Scope of Work
  • Pre-election and post-election litigation
  • Landmark constitutional challenges regarding regulatory validity and statutory interpretation

Finance & Recovery

GROUP C
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Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

Our disputes and advisory team manages high-magnitude financial briefs across debt recovery and capital markets.

Debt Recovery
  • Complex litigation for entities like AMCON, including non-performing syndicated loans valued in excess of ₦120 billion
Capital Markets
  • Advising on majority shareholding disputes and novel questions regarding company financial assistance in share acquisitions
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Business Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency

As accredited Insolvency Practitioners and members of BRIPAN, we provide a formidable vanguard for companies navigating financial distress and operational restructuring under CAMA 2020.

Scope of Work
  • Corporate restructuring & turnaround advisory — debt-to-equity swaps, schemes of arrangement
  • Receiverships & liquidation as court-appointed or privately-appointed Receivers/Managers
  • Debt restructuring & resolution for financial institutions and asset managers like AMCON
  • Cross-border insolvency across multi-jurisdictional proceedings
  • Insolvency litigation & advisory, including director liability defence

Sector Specialist

GROUP D
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Emerging Markets — FinTech & ICT

Navigating the regulatory frontiers of digital assets, telecommunications, and sustainable energy operations for innovation-driven clients.

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Intellectual Property Law

In an innovation-driven economy, we protect the intangible assets of our clients.

Scope of Work
  • Registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents, and copyrights
  • Advisory on technology transfer, licensing, and IP litigation within the ICT and FinTech sectors
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Energy, Oil & Gas, and Mining

Wateridge operates at the heart of Nigeria's extractive industries, covering the entire value chain.

Oil & Gas
  • Negotiating contractual disputes, compensation claims, and navigating the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)
Mining
  • Advising on licensing, regulatory compliance, and community development agreements
Energy Law
  • Representing major power generation companies (Gencos) in post-unbundling disputes

People & Private Client

GROUP E
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Labour & Industrial Relations

We bridge the gap between organized labour and corporate interests. Our team leads national-level negotiations and ensures workplace policies align with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards.

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

We facilitate sophisticated property transactions and infrastructure projects.

Track Record
  • Negotiating and closing high-value deals in prime developments like Eko Atlantic City ($1.5 million+)
  • Managing complex recovery of premises and facility management legalities for large-scale utility companies
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Family Law & Private Wealth

We offer discreet and precise legal support for high-net-worth individuals.

Matrimonial Causes
  • Securing landmark judgments in cases of constructive desertion and complex divorce proceedings
Succession Planning
  • Drafting trust deeds and managing estate administration for seamless wealth transition
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