SRJ Legal is a specialized law firm in Nigeria, focusing on fintech and education law. The firm offers comprehensive services in fintech litigation, fraud recovery, payments, switching and processing, digital banking, cross-border remittances, digital financial consumer protection, software audits, agency banking, and mobile money services. Their deep understanding of fintech regulators, operators, and consumers enables them to provide tailored legal solutions that address the unique challenges within the fintech sector.

In the education sector, SRJ Legal serves as the outsourced legal services department for various educational institutions, including business schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges, primary and secondary schools, and technical and vocational education and training institutions. Their education law practice encompasses employment, data protection, faculty and student exchange, intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and education technology. This extensive expertise allows them to support educational institutions in navigating complex legal landscapes effectively.

Under the leadership of Osita Enwe, who heads both the fintech and education law practices, SRJ Legal combines the work culture of a large law firm with the responsiveness and client-focused attitude of a smaller firm. This approach ensures personalized and dedicated legal solutions delivered professionally and competently. Their commitment to transparency and open communication has earned them recognition for their ability to address and resolve challenges across their specialized practice areas.

About SRJ Legal - fintech and education Law Firm
Practice areas
Business
Banking & Finance
Civil & Human Rights
Corporate & Commercial
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

Social media

Practice areas

Business

SRJ Legal offers specialized escrow services through its D Bar Escrow Services, the first law firm escrow service in Nigeria. Their escrow officers, who are legal practitioners regulated in Nigeria, provide secure and transparent handling of funds, documents, or source code for various business transactions, including real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and software development. Clients benefit from multi-currency options, tailored escrow agreements, efficient account reporting, and a seamless onboarding process, all designed to reduce business risks and ensure prompt transaction closings.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Banking & Finance

SRJ Legal offers comprehensive legal services in the banking and finance sector, specializing in fintech and digital banking. The firm assists clients with business structuring, formation, funding, licensing, operations, strategic partnerships, software development, compliance audits, sandbox testing, and deployment. Their expertise encompasses negotiating agreements related to payments, processing, switching, agency banking, third-party providers in open banking, settlements, white labeling, license leverage, merchants, non-bank acquiring, payment aggregations, cross-border remittances, distributed ledger technology, and digital financial consumer protection. SRJ Legal's practice covers all Mobile Money Operators, Payment Service Providers, Payment Terminal Service Providers, Payment Solution Service Providers, Microfinance Banks, digital banks, switches, and super-agents. The firm also offers services in compliance, regulatory matters, investigations, and transactions, complemented by expertise in employment, data protection, copyrights, and collateral work. Their approach involves understanding clients' objectives and providing transparent, understandable processes. With a deep understanding of fintech regulations, SRJ Legal functions as an outsourced legal services department for startups, offering tailored solutions to meet their needs.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Civil & Human Rights

SRJ Legal offers specialized legal services in civil and human rights, focusing on protecting and advocating for individuals' fundamental freedoms and rights. Their expertise includes handling cases related to discrimination, unlawful detention, freedom of expression, and other violations of civil liberties. By combining in-depth legal knowledge with a client-centered approach, SRJ Legal effectively represents clients in both litigation and advisory capacities, ensuring the enforcement and protection of their civil and human rights.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Corporate & Commercial

SRJ Legal's Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive escrow services through D Bar Escrow Services, Nigeria's first law firm escrow service. Their escrow officers, who are legal practitioners regulated in Nigeria, provide secure and transparent handling of funds, documents, or source code for various transactions, including real estate, business acquisitions, and software development. Clients benefit from multi-currency options, tailored escrow agreements, efficient account reporting, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring reduced business risks and prompt transaction closings.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Media, Technology and Telecoms

SRJ Legal offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, focusing on fintech and education law. The firm assists clients with business structuring, licensing, regulatory compliance, software development, and strategic partnerships. Their expertise encompasses payments, digital banking, cross-border remittances, and digital financial consumer protection. Additionally, SRJ Legal provides guidance on software compliance audits, agency banking, and mobile money services, ensuring clients navigate the complexities of the digital landscape effectively.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

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