We offer advice on compliance with regulatory standards with bodies governing consumer protection to companies doing business in the Nigeria . We process applications for licensing of food and drugs through the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Council (NAFDAC) and Standards Organization of Nigeria....
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At L’avocat & Blackstone LP, we categorize Engineering & Construction industry matters into contentious and non-contentious issues. On the Non contentious category, we provide technical yet practical advice on construction contracts, bonds, and guarantees, documentation for developers, contract procurement, finding agreements and project insurance. We prepare negotiation and draft concession agreements, maintenance contracts, collateral warranties, and legal audits and often resort to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms before resorting to litigation. Prospective clients include contractors, property consultants, engineers and architects, financiers, authorities, and insurers on different aspects of construction law as well as urban and regional planning laws. Where the alternative dispute resolution fails,...
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We deal with managers, producers, recording and publishing companies, film production firms, financiers, creative talent, publishers and authors. We offer advice on issues relating to injury claims, negotiation of contracts, sponsorship agreements, image rights, advertising, event planning, and copyright clearance and television, film and record production. Our services also cover distribution agreements, commissioning of art works, publishing, broadcasting and multi-media. We represent athletes in relation to their contracts and advice sports teams on sponsorship contracts....
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We provide legal advice on the formation and structure of businesses in Nigeria such as obtaining and maintaining pre-investment approvals, registration with sector regulatory agency/authority, advising on compliance of tax requirements, logistics services, incorporation of companies and registration of non-governmental organizations. We also: Review and update on fresh laws and offer advice relating to businesses. Broad-spectrum of advisory services on processing governmental and regulatory requirements. ...
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We offer advice on a wide range of environmental issues that protect our clients from contravening environmental laws as they do their business in Nigeria, as these laws are beginning to have a stronger impact on companies and small businesses. Commercial enterprises are increasingly becoming susceptible to governmental policies. This basically can result in civil or criminal sanctions and considerable pecuniary losses. We advise our clients on environmental issues relating to various sectors of the economy such as the telecoms sector, oil and gas industry, manufacturing sectors, pharmaceuticals and the food and beverage industry. At L’avocat & Blackstone LP we also provide...
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L’avocat & Blackstone LP has a deep knowledge of the telecoms and IT industry, we recognize the significant role the Telecoms and IT industry plays in any nation’s economy. Thus we are current with all the changes in the establishment procedures, regulatory issues and licensing processes for old and new operators. We have capability to counsel telecom service providers and fixed wireless network operators on every aspect of Nigerian Telecommunications law and the policies and guidelines of the Nigerian Communications Commission as well as helping our clients procure the necessary permits and authorizations....
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We have an in-depth knowledge of Energy and Natural Resources law and of the legal, commercial and regulatory issues of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. We strive to find practical solutions for our clients. Our energy practice covers: Providing advice relating to energy distribution, generation, efficiency and overcoming regulatory hurdles. Handling air emissions, permitting and control issues. Defending against different natural resource damage claims. Handling a wide sphere of environmental, energy safety and health regulatory enforcement issues including defending private citizen suits. We have an extensive understanding of the oil and gas sector of the Nigerian Economy. The firm proffers comprehensive...
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