Corporate Commercial Law
Legal Challenges in Construction and Engineering Contracts
Construction works are usually exposed to unforeseen circumstances and unexpected events (natural hazards) that can result in unforeseen losses for a Contractor. To avoid unforeseen losses that can make a project a loss for a contractor, it is important that the Contractor’s Lawyer identify potential risks and seek to negotiate their allocation between his client and […]
Modification of Contracts in Commercial Law – Part 1
Background Legal Contracts are formed once the 4 elements of (i) offer (ii) acceptance (iii) intention to create binding legal relations and (iv) consideration or deed under seal are present.
Drafting Joint Venture Contracts in Nigeria
Nature of Joint Ventures A joint venture is a business arrangement whereby two or more parties come together to accomplish a specific task or business goal even though they retain their distinct identities. Joint ventures are similar to partnerships in that the parties pull resources together, share ownership and control as well as risks and returns […]
The Growing Necessity for The Protection For Service Marks In Nigeria
By O. Kayode (Guest Author) Are Service Marks currently registrable in Nigeria? Most trademark law practitioners in Nigeria must have come across this particular question numerous times in the course of their practice lives.
Steps in Registering a Company in Nigeria
Whilst there are other forms of business organisations in Nigeria, this article is specifically concerned with steps in registering a limited liability company. The body charged with responsibility to accept applications to register companies and to maintain a register of companies in Nigeria is the Corporate Affairs Commission The applicable law under which it carries […]