Corporate and commercial law is one of the most dynamic areas of practice in Nigeria today, as businesses—both local and international—strive to navigate regulatory frameworks, manage risks, and optimize opportunities. At Sambo Muritala & Co, our corporate and commercial law practice supports clients across every stage of their business journey, from start-up to expansion and restructuring.
We assist entrepreneurs and investors in company formation, ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020) and other regulatory requirements. Our involvement includes drafting incorporation documents, structuring shareholder agreements, and advising on regulatory filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Over the years, we have successfully registered numerous entities, including NGOs, private companies, partnerships, and cooperatives, providing them with a strong legal foundation for growth.

Corporate governance remains another critical focus. With Nigeria’s evolving corporate regulatory environment, we help organizations develop governance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance. We have provided board advisory services, designed compliance manuals, and conducted training for directors and officers on their fiduciary duties. In one of our notable engagements, we guided a medium-sized company through a governance restructuring process, which significantly reduced its regulatory risks and enhanced investor confidence.
Our contract practice is also robust. We draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across sectors, including joint venture contracts, distributorship agreements, intellectual property licensing, and service agreements. We ensure that contracts are not only legally sound but also practical for the client’s business realities. In past engagements, our negotiation skills have helped clients secure favorable terms in cross-border trade transactions and avoid costly disputes.

We also advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation. In a high-value acquisition deal involving the transfer of assets between two competing companies, our legal team provided due diligence, negotiated terms, and secured regulatory approvals, helping to complete the transaction within a tight deadline.

Core services:
• Company formation, re-registration & secretarial services
• Shareholders, JV and investment agreements
• Commercial contracts & distribution deals
• Corporate governance reviews & compliance
• M&A due diligence & transaction support

At Sambo Muritala & Co, we approach corporate and commercial law not just as legal advisors but as business partners to our clients. Our strength lies in combining technical legal knowledge with a practical understanding of business realities, ensuring that our clients not only stay compliant but also remain competitive.