legal Assistance

We shall be delighted to assist you with your enquiry. We provide healthcare law services to our clients which include obtaining applicable licenses and registrations, preparing and reviewing important health agreements including surrogacy, ART, policies, etc. We have assisted several local and international clients operating in the health sector with similar legal matters. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you on this matter.

Dear sir,

Thank you for your message and for outlining your organization’s needs. We appreciate the sensitive and highly regulated nature of assisted reproductive services, and we commend your commitment to ensuring that all parties involved are properly protected.

Yes, our Firm handles family-related agreements and complex private arrangements, including structured contractual frameworks that require careful regulatory, ethical, and risk management considerations. We regularly draft and review legally binding agreements designed to safeguard the interests of intended parents, agencies, and third-party participants, while ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and judicial standards.

While Nigeria’s regulatory framework on surrogacy and assisted reproduction continues to evolve, our experience in matrimonial causes, child rights protection, contract drafting, and dispute resolution places us in a strong position to support agencies operating in this space. We approach such engagements with a structured methodology that includes:

- Comprehensive risk assessment
- Jurisdictional compliance review
- Clear allocation of rights and obligations
- Confidentiality and data protection safeguards
- Dispute resolution and enforcement planning
- Ethical and best-practice alignment

With respect to your specific needs, we can assist with:

- Drafting and reviewing surrogacy program agreements
- Intended parent agreements
- Agency service agreements
- Confidentiality and consent documentation
- Dispute resolution clauses
- Cross-border enforceability considerations (if applicable)

Consultation Process

To begin, we typically schedule an initial virtual consultation (60–90 minutes) to:

1) Understand your operational model and jurisdiction(s) of operation
2) Identify regulatory and compliance exposure
3) Clarify documentation structure and risk allocation priorities
4) Determine whether the arrangements involve cross-border elements

Following the consultation, we provide a structured engagement proposal outlining scope of work, timelines, and professional fees.

Professional Fees

Our fees are determined based on scope and complexity. As a general guide:
- Initial consultation: billed at our advisory rate (credited toward full engagement if retained)
- Drafting or comprehensive review of surrogacy program documentation: quoted on a fixed-fee basis after scope assessment
- Ongoing compliance or retainer support: structured monthly engagement options are available

We maintain strict confidentiality and handle all matters with professional discretion.

Next Steps

Kindly confirm your availability for a preliminary consultation and indicate:
- Your jurisdiction of operation
- Whether the agreements are domestic or cross-border in nature
- The anticipated number of program participants annually

Upon receipt, we will propose suitable consultation dates and forward a preliminary engagement outline.

We look forward to the opportunity to support your organization in building a legally sound and ethically structured framework for your reproductive services program.

Yours sincerely,
Ibrahim A. Buba, Esq.
Principal Partner
Buba Partners