Corporate growth, legal security, and structured advisory
Whether launching a new business venture in Nigeria or negotiating multi-million dollar cross-border acquisitions, sound legal backing is essential. Medina Law Associates & Co. provides elite corporate and commercial legal advisory designed to protect your interests and optimize growth opportunities.
Our commercial practice spans the entire corporate lifecycle, from initial company incorporation and NIPC foreign investor registration to complex commercial contract drafting, joint venture structuring, tax optimization, and external company secretary advisory.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
We advise international investors on compliance with the NIPC Act and CAMA, handling business permits, expatriate quotas, CERPAC filings, and capital importation certificates.
M&A and Corporate Restructuring
We guide clients through due diligence, share purchase agreements, scheme of mergers, regulatory approvals, and corporate takeover regulations in Nigeria.
Our Core Capabilities
- Company formation, incorporation, and structural setup at CAC.
- Corporate secretarial services and CAMA compliance.
- Foreign direct investment setup, business permits, and quota allocations.
- Joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, under the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act, foreign investors can own 100% shares in a Nigerian company, except in sectors listed on the negative list (such as production of arms/ammunition or military wear).
Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020), a private company must have a minimum issued share capital of 100,000 NGN, while a public company requires a minimum of 2,000,000 NGN. Note that companies with foreign participation require a minimum share capital of 10,000,000 NGN.
Every public company and private company (except small companies with a single shareholder) is legally required under CAMA to appoint a qualified company secretary. The secretary maintains statutory books, files annual CAC returns, issues board notices, and ensures adherence to corporate governance rules.
M&A due diligence involves reviewing the target company\'s incorporation documents, corporate governance history, asset titles, employee contracts, active or threatened litigations, debt structures, tax compliance filings, and regulatory licenses.
