OUR EXPERTISE
ADR and Advocacy
PUC is one of Nigeria’s leading Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution law firms. We have been at the heart of some of Nigeria’s most complex and high value commercial litigation, courtesy of our vibrant and robust Advocacy & Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice (“AADR Practice”). We have represented varied clients, ranging from financial institutions, multinational oil and gas, telecommunications, manufacturing, energy and maritime companies, to governments at all levels, before all the superior courts of records in Nigeria, and in commercial arbitration proceedings, both locally and internationally.
Banking and Finance
PUC routinely advise on, and act for clients in transactions and disputes relating to banking and finance law and practices, as well banking regulatory matters. Our clients recognise our expertise in adroitly navigating complex transactions, and rely on us to provide the vital legal and regulatory support needed to consummate their multifarious transactions. In recent times, we have worked with several Nigerian banks through the process of banking sector reforms and restructuring that commenced in 2005, and have continued up till date.
Mergers and Acquisitions
PUC has extensive skills in Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, having provided services in these areas to several satisfied clients, both local and foreign, in various sectors of the Nigerian economy, including banking, telecommunications, construction, and natural resources. For our clients in these sectors, we have designed tailor-made transaction structures, negotiated, drafted and reviewed transaction documents, liaised with investment banks and export credit agencies, obtained requisite regulatory approvals and handled post-restructuring arrangements, and employment and industrial relations issues.
Capital Markets
Our Capital Market practice team possess sound capital markets experience to help major corporate bodies, federal and state governments and financial institutions access - or offer - funding in innovative ways. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and a good number of members of the team are registered as Sponsored Individuals and/or Compliance Officers.
Communications
Our expertise in Nigerian Communications Law Practice is acknowledged both locally and internationally. The brand “the foremost communications law firm” was earned from our sustained leadership role in the communications industry in Nigeria; dating from its fledging years till date. Quite early in our retainership years with the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (“NITEL”), Nigeria’s first national telecoms carrier, we distinguished ourselves as the External Counsel with the credentials and the capabilities to handle core telecommunications assignments, and it was in that circumstance that we represented NITEL in landmark assignments.
Energy and Environment
Our deep knowledge and experience in energy and environmental law and practice, and mastery of the complex regulatory landscapes in these dynamic fields explains our ease and efficiency in guiding our clients through the regulatory hurdles, supporting their transactional activities, and enabling their businesses operate effectively.
Labour and Industrial Relations
PUC has renowned expertise in Labour and Industrial Relations Law and Practice. We advise and represent clients on various aspects including human resources and labour laws compliance audit, industrial relations and labour litigation, preparation of employees policy manuals and handbooks, negotiations and preparations of contracts of services, severance agreements, collective bargaining agreements, labour management relations, negotiation of outsourcing arrangements, and representation in the Industrial Arbitration Panel, and the hierarchies of courts in Nigeria.
Project Finance
PUC has a wealth of experience in managing and advising Clients on project finance, having worked on different projects as counsel to the project company or sponsors, lenders, guarantors, and other relevant financial interest groups.
Maritime
PUC is an internationally renowned as Nigeria’s leading maritime law firm, with particular expertise in ship finance, ship litigation, policy formulation as well as legislative drafting and advocacy.
Aviation
PUC, has over the years, developed extensive experience and core competency in handling a wide range of aviation transactions, including aviation finance, and aviation litigation. Our clientele in this practice area include airline operators, financial institutions, aviation leasing companies and regulatory agencies within and outside Nigeria.
General Commercial Practice
This Practice Section encompasses all other areas of legal services offered by the Firm in addition to our core competence Practice Areas namely: Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Communications, Project Finance, Maritime, Aviation, Corporate Restructurings and Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy and Environment, Capital Market, Labour and Industrial Relations.
Transport Law
The transport industry is significant in the emergence and sustenance of an efficient economy and market growth. This realisation is driving the multi-billion dollar public and private-sector led investments in the transport sector in Nigeria, across Africa and other emerging markets.