Kabbiz Legal & Advisory

We are business attorneys, providing legal services across multiple areas, including: 

Business Registration

We help foreign entities seeking entry into Nigerian markets register their Nigerian legal business in line with governing laws and regulations. We help you to choose the appropriate business vehicle that will be best suited to your business needs within Nigeria. 

Due Diligence 

We undertake due diligence for our clients, for the work they do in Nigeria and their Nigeria-facing business interests. We work hard and provide comprehensive due diligence services to international companies with Nigeria-facing interests. With our deep understanding of Nigerian laws, regulations, and business environment, we offer tailored solutions that mitigate risks and support informed decision-making. Our services cover the spectrum of legal due diligence, financial due diligence, regulatory due diligence and operational due diligence.

Franchising and Licensing 

We assist our clients in navigating the intricacies of expanding their business through franchise models or licensing agreements. With our in-depth knowledge of local and international laws, we provide tailored solutions to help clients establish and protect their franchised or licensed operations. We draft and review franchising and licensing agreements, provide regulatory support, and intellectual property protection. 

Tax 

We provide comprehensive tax services, assisting businesses and individuals in navigating the complex landscape of tax laws and regulations in Nigeria. With our deep understanding of tax legislation and extensive experience, we offer strategic advice and practical solutions to optimize tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution. 

Our lawyers at Kabbiz Legal & Advisory offers comprehensive legal and advisory services in the dynamic and evolving fields of media, entertainment, and technology law within the Pan-African space. We provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to protect and maximize our clients' interests in this rapidly changing landscape.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

We assist clients in drafting and negotiating various agreements within the media and entertainment industry, including talent contracts, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and production contracts. Our aim is to safeguard our clients' rights, intellectual property, and financial interests.

Intellectual Property Protection

Our team has IP as its blue ocean practice area specialization through which we provide other services. Thus, we provide comprehensive intellectual property advisory services to protect the creative assets of individuals and businesses in the media and entertainment sector. We handle trademark registrations, copyright protection, licensing agreements, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Content Review and Clearance

We offer content review and clearance services to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Our team analyzes scripts, films, advertisements, and other creative content to identify any potential legal issues and mitigate risks associated with defamation, intellectual property infringement, or privacy concerns.

Privacy and Data Protection

With the increasing importance of data in the media and entertainment industry, we assist clients in navigating privacy and data protection laws. Our services include advising on data privacy compliance, drafting privacy policies, and handling data breach incidents.

Technology Services

IT Contracts and Licensing

We provide legal assistance in negotiating and drafting IT contracts, including software licensing agreements, software development agreements, and technology services contracts. Our team ensures that our clients' interests are protected and that agreements align with industry best practices.

Data Security and Cybersecurity

We advise clients on data security and cybersecurity measures, helping them comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our services include developing data protection policies, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing guidance on incident response and breach mitigation.

E-commerce and Online Transactions

Our firm assists clients in navigating the legal aspects of e-commerce and online transactions. We provide guidance on electronic contracting, online payment systems, consumer protection regulations, and compliance with e-commerce laws.

Technology Dispute Resolution

In the event of technology-related disputes, our experienced attorneys offer effective dispute resolution services. We represent clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or litigation to protect their interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

Our Corporate & Commercial practice supports businesses at every stage of their lifecycle — from market entry and structuring to governance, compliance, expansion, and strategic transactions.

We advise international corporations entering Nigeria, local enterprises scaling operations, and investment-backed ventures navigating regulatory complexity within the larger Nigerian business environment. Our work is grounded in commercial realism, regulatory clarity, and long-term structural thinking.

Business Formation & Market Entry

We assist foreign and local clients with the establishment of Nigerian entities, subsidiaries, representative structures, and investment vehicles. Beyond incorporation, we design governance and compliance frameworks that anticipate regulatory scrutiny and operational growth.

Our experience includes advising Stratford Capital Nigeria Ltd. on Nigerian market entry, establishing its local structure, and serving as Company Secretary in relation to its investment activities connected to the NGX. We have also guided Lumec Industries Pvt. Ltd. on foreign business migration and regulatory positioning for the importation of solar and automotive battery products into Nigeria and extensively advised them on the protection and registration of their IP portfolio in Nigeria.

For multinational technology and mobility platforms entering Nigeria, we have acted as local counsel in end-to-end localisation projects. In one such mandate for a Germany-based mobility and technology company, we led the adaptation of Platform Terms & Conditions to align with Nigerian transport regulations, consumer protection laws, data governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, and commercial liability frameworks.

Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Services

We advise boards, directors, and shareholders on governance standards, fiduciary duties, compliance obligations, and regulatory filings. We are the lifewire that helps bring their corporate governance objectives to life during the lifecycle of their operations in Nigeria.

Our work with Austpress Digital Company Ltd. included corporate governance advisory, regulatory filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and ongoing compliance support. We regularly assist companies in designing internal governance policies that align with Nigerian statutory requirements and international best practices.

As company secretary, we stand behind the Board of Directors in everything they do, and we guide them with precision to ensure that they do not fall afoul of local laws and regulations in their company operations.

Regulatory Compliance & Commercial Advisory

Operating in Nigeria requires careful engagement with regulatory agencies across sectors including finance, technology, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods.

We have advised Forewin Ghana Ltd. on regulatory compliance matters relating to product importation into Nigeria and coordinated the protection of its intellectual property portfolio. V40 Technologies Limited engaged us to provide extensive regulatory advisory in relation to a cross-border fintech payment system facilitating remittances between Nigeria and Gabon.

We approach regulatory advisory not as a box-ticking exercise, but as risk mapping, identifying exposure points before they escalate into enforcement actions or commercial disputes.

Due Diligence & Transactional Support

We conduct legal due diligence for investors, acquirers, and strategic partners seeking clarity on corporate standing, regulatory exposure, contractual risk, and asset ownership in Nigeria.

Our advisory work is structured to provide decision-useful insights, not just document summaries. We highlight structural risks, compliance gaps, and enforceability considerations that materially affect investment outcomes.

Franchising, Commercial Contracts & Structuring

We draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, joint venture frameworks, distribution agreements, franchise arrangements, and complex commercial contracts tailored to Nigerian regulatory realities.

Our cross-border experience allows us to align international commercial standards with local enforceability requirements.

NGO & Non-Profit Advisory

We assist foundations, associations, and non-governmental organisations with registration, governance structuring, regulatory compliance, and ongoing advisory support within Nigeria’s legal framework.

Integrated Corporate & IP Strategy

For innovation-driven companies, corporate structuring and intellectual property protection must work together. We have advised clients such as ALIPO (Taiwan) on patent strategy and filed PCT applications in Nigeria, supported NearSwipe Inc. (USA & Nigeria) with patent filings for NFC payment technology, and assisted Deheng IP Agency Co. Ltd. with industrial design registrations and portfolio protection strategies for their end client.

We have also defended 44 Web Media Inc. (Canada) in a UDRP arbitration concerning a commercially valuable domain name, thus demonstrating our ability to protect digital assets that form part of broader corporate strategy.

Our Approach

We focus on:

• Structuring legally durable businesses
• Aligning corporate governance with regulatory expectations
• Anticipating compliance risk before it crystallises
• Supporting foreign investors with clarity on Nigerian legal realities

Nigeria presents significant opportunity, but opportunity without structure is exposure. We provide the structural clarity businesses need to operate confidently and sustainably.

We are dedicated to safeguarding consumer rights and providing comprehensive legal services in the field of consumer protection. We advocate for fair and ethical business practices while ensuring that consumers' rights are respected and protected. With our expertise in consumer law, we assist individuals and organizations in navigating consumer-related matters and seeking appropriate remedies when their rights have been violated.

Consumer Protection and Product Liability Claims 

In cases of defective or dangerous products causing harm or injury, we assist consumers in pursuing product liability claims. Our firm investigates product defects, gathers evidence, and seeks appropriate compensation for injuries, damages, or losses caused by faulty products.

We provide effective representation in consumer disputes, advocating for consumers' rights and interests. Our team seeks resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, aiming to secure fair compensation or other appropriate remedies for consumers.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Kabbiz Legal & Advisory (Onitsha Office)

At Kabbiz Legal & Advisory, our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice is built around strategic precision, commercial awareness, and decisive courtroom advocacy. We represent local and international clients in complex disputes across Nigeria, with a strong operational base in Onitsha and the wider South-East region.

We understand that disputes are rarely just legal problems — they are business risks. Our approach is therefore structured around risk containment, cost-efficiency, and outcome-oriented strategy.

Our Litigation Services Cover:

Commercial & Corporate Litigation
We represent companies, directors, shareholders, and investors in contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, debt recovery actions, corporate governance disputes, and regulatory enforcement matters.

Intellectual Property Disputes
Given our strong IP focus, we regularly handle trademark infringement, passing off, copyright violations, domain name conflicts, and related enforcement actions before relevant courts and regulatory bodies.

Debt Recovery & Asset Tracing
We assist financial institutions, private lenders, and businesses in recovering outstanding debts through structured demand processes, negotiated settlements, and court action where necessary.

Employment & Executive Disputes
We represent both employers and senior executives in wrongful termination claims, breach of contract disputes, and workplace-related litigation.

Regulatory & Administrative Challenges
We challenge regulatory decisions and defend clients in administrative proceedings before relevant government agencies.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Not every dispute should go to trial. We actively advise clients on negotiation, mediation, and arbitration where such mechanisms offer faster and commercially sensible outcomes. Our goal is resolution — not unnecessary litigation.

Our Approach

• Early case assessment and strategic positioning
• Evidence-driven litigation planning
• Clear communication and transparent fee structures
• Cross-border sensitivity for foreign investors operating in Nigeria

We are particularly experienced in advising foreign companies and individuals unfamiliar with the Nigerian dispute resolution landscape, providing structured guidance through procedural requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and local court practice realities.

When disputes arise, decisiveness matters. We combine technical legal expertise with practical commercial judgment to protect our clients’ interests effectively.

Our Banking & Finance practice is focused on structuring capital efficiently, protecting lender and investor interests, and ensuring regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape.

We advise banks, financial institutions, private lenders, investment vehicles, founders, and international investors on complex financing transactions and capital structuring strategies. Our approach integrates legal precision with commercial practicality, ensuring that transactions are not only properly documented but also structurally sound and enforceable.

Project Finance

We advise sponsors, lenders, and investors on the structuring and execution of project finance transactions across infrastructure, energy, technology, manufacturing, and commercial real estate sectors.

Our services include:

• Structuring bankable projects and risk allocation frameworks
• Drafting and negotiating finance agreements and security documentation
• Advising on concession arrangements and regulatory approvals
• Coordinating multi-party financing structures

We understand that project finance is fundamentally about risk engineering. We work to ensure that contractual structures align with commercial realities and regulatory requirements.

Investment & Business Structuring

We assist local and foreign investors in designing legally efficient and commercially viable investment vehicles for Nigerian operations.

Our services cover:

• Structuring equity and debt investments
• Joint venture and shareholder arrangements
• Holding company and subsidiary frameworks
• Cross-border investment compliance
• Regulatory engagement with financial authorities

Our goal is to create structures that protect investor capital while maintaining operational flexibility.

Structured Finance

We advise on sophisticated financing arrangements designed to optimize liquidity, allocate risk, and enhance capital efficiency.

This includes:

• Asset-backed transactions
• Receivables financing
• Securitization structures
• Collateralization frameworks
• Security perfection and enforcement strategy

We pay particular attention to enforceability, priority ranking, and creditor protection under Nigerian law.

Securities & Capital Markets

We provide legal advisory services in relation to regulatory compliance, and investment documentation.

Our work includes:

• Advisory on private placements and capital raises
• Drafting subscription agreements and investor documentation
• Regulatory compliance guidance
• Due diligence and transaction structuring

We work closely with issuers, investors, and intermediaries to ensure transparent, compliant and commercially aligned transactions.

Our Approach

Capital transactions require more than documentation. They require structural clarity.

We focus on:

• Risk identification and mitigation
• Enforceability under Nigerian law
• Regulatory alignment
• Clear allocation of obligations among stakeholders
• Long-term transactional durability

We are particularly experienced in advising foreign lenders and investors entering the Nigerian market, providing structured guidance on security creation, perfection requirements, exchange control considerations, and dispute enforcement mechanisms.