Share Purchase Agreements – Key Legal Risks and Protections for Buyers and Sellers
A share purchase agreement (“SPA”) is typically entered into by and between a buyer and seller(s) of a target company’s shares, whereby the seller(s) agree to sell a specific number of shares to the buyer for a specified price.[1] Share Purchase agreements are used in...
How to Set Up a Holding Company in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors
A holding company remains one of the most efficient structures for investors—local or foreign—who want to centralise ownership, streamline governance, and manage multiple businesses under a single entity. In Nigeria, holding companies are widely used across energy,...
International Arbitration: A Preferred Mechanism for Oil & Gas Dispute Resolution
The oil and gas industry is a vital driver of global economic activity. Its projects are transnational, highly capital-intensive, and governed by a complex web of commercial contracts, concession agreements, and investment treaties. Given this inherently international...
Maritime Arbitration Disputes – Navigating the Seat of Arbitration
Globally, the maritime industry is susceptible to disputes due to the technical nature of the industry. The maritime industry comprises various contractual relations and transactions, which sometimes result in disputes that require prompt resolution and ensure the...