Duale, Ovia and Alex Adedipe

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is a specialised full-service commercial law firm based in Nigeria, with offices in Lagos and Abuja. The firm advises corporations, multinationals, local and foreign investors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other businesses on complex legal and commercial matters. DOA combines knowledge of the Nigerian regulatory environment with an understanding of the wider African business landscape. Its core practices include banking and finance, capital markets, corporate transactions, private equity, technology, energy, real estate, taxation, and dispute resolution.

SERVICES

• Law: Provides legal advice and representation. Supports businesses, investors, financial institutions, and government organisations.
• Banking & Finance: Advises lenders, borrowers, banks, and financial institutions on financing transactions. Covers loans, security arrangements, project finance, refinancing, and restructuring.
• Corporate & Commercial: Handles corporate transactions and business advisory. Covers company structuring, governance, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters.
• Capital Markets: Advises issuers, investors, and financial institutions on capital market transactions. Covers debt and equity offerings and related regulatory requirements.
• Private Equity & M&A: Advises investors and companies on acquisitions, investments, and private equity transactions. Supports due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Debt Recovery & Insolvency: Helps creditors recover outstanding debts. Advises businesses on insolvency, restructuring, and related proceedings.
• Dispute Resolution: Represents clients in commercial disputes. Handles litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters.
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications: Advises technology and telecommunications businesses on legal and regulatory matters. Supports digital and technology-related transactions.
• Intellectual Property & Entertainment: Helps clients protect and commercialise intellectual property. Handles trademarks, copyright, licensing, and entertainment-related matters.
• Energy & Natural Resources: Advises businesses operating in energy and natural resources. Covers regulatory, transactional, and project-related matters.
• Real Estate & Construction: Provides legal support for property and construction transactions. Covers acquisitions, development, financing, and related agreements.

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