Augustsons Legal Practitioners & Company Secretaries

Augustsons Legal Practitioners & Company Secretaries is a distinguished full-service Nigerian law firm delivering comprehensive legal and corporate advisory services to both domestic and international clients. The firm is committed to providing sophisticated legal solutions that align with the strategic objectives of the businesses and individuals it represents.

Recognized for its practical approach, strong advocacy, and commitment to delivering efficient and innovative solutions, Augustsons delivers counsel that goes beyond compliance but translates legal and regulatory frameworks into strategies that enable clients to operate successfully within Nigeria’s evolving business environment Its core practice areas span corporate advisory and governance, regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, mining and natural resources, labour and employment law, immigration advisory, real estate and property transactions, intellectual property protection, taxation, and dispute resolution.

The Firm combines legal knowledge with business insights to deliver solutions that are efficient, innovative, and sustainable for its diverse clientele across multiple sectors and industries including private individuals and families, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's), private companies, emerging start-ups foreign investors seeking entry into the Nigerian Market and multinational businesses operating across the country. This reflects the Firm’s capacity to provide legal services at every level of business growth—from SMEs to large-scale operations.

The Firm is driven by a highly skilled team of practitioners with expertise across Nigeria’s legal and regulatory system. The team adopts a proactive and result-driven approach to ensure that clients are positioned to succeed and make confident, well-informed decisions that protect their interests and support long-term growth. The firm and its practitioners maintain active membership in reputable associations such as the International Bar Association (IBA), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

With a strong understanding of the legal system and the Nigerian commercial environment, Augustsons Legal Practitioners & Company Secretaries combines technical depth with practical business insight, positioning itself as a trusted legal partner for clients seeking reliable, and dependable counsel.

PRACTICE AREAS

1. Corporate Regulations and Advisory
2. Company Secretarial
3. Dispute – Prevention Resolution and Litigation
4. Employment and Labour Law
5. Immigration
6. Taxation
7. Intellectual Property Law
8. Maritime Law Practice
9. Mining
10. Real Estate

Corporate Regulations and Advisory

The firm’s Corporate Regulations and Advisory Practice provides structured guidance on company formation, commercial transactions, taxation, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, regulatory licensing, company restructuring and acquisitions, joint ventures and transactional risk assessments. Augustsons supports its clients at every stage of their business cycle, from incorporation and structuring to expansion, compliance management, restructuring and exit.

The Corporate Regulations and Advisory area is led by Jerry Okoye working alongside Sunday Uchenna Daniel and Ogechukwu Ijeoma Oguama.

Key Clients: Icheetah Nigeria Limited, Sino Mart International Limited, Golden Dream Commodity FZE, Xinfeng Industries Ltd, Star International Logistics Company Limited, Golden Times Mega Point Limited, Golden Lion Copper Wires FZE, Ecko Electric Outlook Synergy Global Limited, Openview Super Integrated Nigeria Limited, CCLE Rubber FZE.

Company Secretarial

Augustsons provides comprehensive Corporate Secretarial & Governance Services, designed to ensure full regulatory compliance and statutory obligations particularly with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). We serve as trusted advisers to boards, shareholders, and executive management, providing structured guidance that safeguards legal standing, strengthens governance systems, and promotes institutional credibility. We maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and minute books in compliance with the relevant legislation

The Firm handles all filings, convening and managing board and general meetings, preparing notices, agendas, resolutions, advisory on directors and shareholder relations, corporate disclosures, company incorporation and registration with the CAC, updating directors, secretaries, or shareholder information and changes in company information. Augustsons ensures companies meet statutory requirements, maintain public credibility, and reduce regulatory risks.

Sunday Uchenna Daniel leads the Company Secretarial team supported by Ogechukwu Ijeoma Oguama. Sunday Uchenna Daniel brings his expertise and experience to ensure success in all transactions.

Key Clients: Lyrca Secretariat Limited, Agrodance Nigeria Limited, Top Twyford Global Limited, Icheetah Nigeria Limited, Golden Dream Commodity FZE, Coronation Merchant Bank, CCLE Rubber FZE.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The firm represents clients in civil and commercial disputes before courts and relevant tribunals. It handles contractual, shareholder, employment, property, and regulatory enforcement disputes. Augustsons balances assertive litigation strategy with practical resolution, employing alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

The dispute resolution team is led by Emmanuel Ekwulugo, a legal practitioner with vast experience in civil and criminal disputes, law enforcement matters and dispute resolution strategies. He works alongside Chijioke Innocent Okoha and Favour Inuaghata Ogbodu to ensure the continued success of the team.

Key Clients: CCLE Rubber FZE, Gloden Dream Commodity FZE, Energytools Services Limited, Jin Xiu Global Limited, Aero Contractors, XinFeng Industries, CNCTS International Logistics Nigeria Co. Ltd.

Real Estate & Property Law

Augustsons advises on property acquisition, disposal, title verification, perfection, regulatory approvals, leases, tenancy arrangements, and secured transactions. The firm also represents clients in property-related disputes, providing legal certainty and regulatory compliance in real estate matters. We represent private investors, property owners, real estate financiers on all aspects of real estate transactions.

This practice area is led by Jerry Okoye with extensive expertise in real estate law and a strong track record of advising on property transactions and regulatory matters.

Key Clients: Xinfeng Plastic Ltd, Sino Mart International Limited, Openview Super Integrated Nigeria Limited.

Employment & Immigration Law

Augustsons advises employers and employees on employment relationships and compliance with Nigerian labour law. Services include drafting employment contracts, workplace compliance, termination procedures, redundancy, and dispute resolution.

The Firm also maintains a distinct immigration practice supporting corporate clients and foreign nationals in Nigeria. Services include work permits, business permits, expatriate quotas, and immigration compliance advisory, with liaison to relevant authorities to facilitate lawful workforce engagement.

This practice area is led by Sunday Uchenna Daniel who has extensive knowledge and experience in resolving and managing employment and labour matters.

Key Clients: Icheetah Nigeria Limited, CCLE Rubber FZE, Jin Xiu Global Limited, Weifeng Company Limited, Jin Ze Qiao Limited.

Maritime Law

The firm advises on maritime contractual documentation, shipping operations, regulatory compliance, and representation in maritime disputes under Nigerian admiralty jurisdiction. It is led by Jerry Okoye.

Key Clients: Golden Dream Commodity FZE, Super Power Solar Nig. Ltd, Shine Link Nig. Ltd.

Mining

The Firm’s Mining Practice provides comprehensive legal and regulatory support across the entire mining landscape - mineral title applications and renewals, licensing, regulatory compliance, due diligence, joint ventures, acquisitions, environmental and community obligations, royalties, taxation, and government relations. Augustsons manages and aids investors, operators, and stakeholders in navigating Nigeria’s mining regulatory framework, ensuring that mining operations remain compliant, structured for growth, and strategically positioned to continuously grow in the industry.

Key Clients: Jin Xiu Global Limited, Weifeng Company Limited, Taoshi Mining Ltd, First Premier Mining Ltd, Bowang Ltd, Southern Mining Ltd, CNCTS International Logistics Nigeria Co. Ltd.