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Our Practice Areas
At Dacouns & Associates, we offer comprehensive legal services across six primary practice areas, serving multinational corporations, local companies, financial institutions, oil and gas companies, construction companies, property developers, high-net-worth individuals, and underserved populations.
Real Estate Law
Land Transactions
- Purchase and sale advisory
- Lease negotiation and documentation
- Preparation of land instruments including:
- Land purchase agreements
- Lease agreements
- Deeds of assignment
- Deeds of transfer
- Powers of attorney
Due Diligence
- Comprehensive title investigations
- Land registry searches
- Physical property inspections
- Encumbrance verification
- Title validity assessment
Title Documentation
- Governor's Consent processing
- Certificate of Occupancy applications
- Ratification of land under Government acquisition
- Registration of:
- Deeds of mortgage
- Deeds of charge
- Deeds of transfer
- Deeds of assignment
- Powers of attorney
Estate Management
- Residential and commercial property management
- Landlord-tenant dispute resolution
- Property portfolio oversight across Nigeria
- Management of:
- Residential buildings
- Commercial buildings
- Hospitality properties
- Logistics assets
- Office buildings
Probate Services
- Will preparation and registration
- Applications for grant of probate
- Letters of Administration for intestate cases
- Estate administration
Corporate & Commercial Law
Business Formation
- Company registration
- Business name registration
- Registration of:
- Associations and clubs
- Unions and organizations
- Foundations
- Religious bodies
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Post-Incorporation Services
- Share capital increases
- Company name changes
- Registered address modifications
- Director additions and removals
- Subscriber changes
- Business structure conversions
- Annual Returns and Statement of Affairs filings
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Share acquisition advisory
- Company merger consultation
- Due diligence investigations
- Transaction documentation
- Regulatory compliance
Intellectual Property
Registration Services
- Trademark registration
- Patent applications
- Design protection
- Copyright registration
Portfolio Management
- Post-registration maintenance
- Assignments and renewals
- Name and address changes
- Licensing arrangements
- Due diligence on IP rights
- Transfer-of-technology contract registration
IP Protection
- Trademark opposition proceedings
- IP infringement litigation
- Rights enforcement
Litigation & Arbitration
Dispute Resolution
- Complex commercial litigation
- High-value claims representation
- Novel legal issues navigation
- Foreign element disputes
- Mediation and settlement negotiation
Court Representation
- State and Federal High Courts
- Courts of Appeal
- Supreme Court
- Administrative tribunals
Arbitration Services
- Representation in arbitral proceedings
- Claimant and defendant advisory
- Multi-sector dispute resolution including:
- Banking and finance
- Maritime
- Telecommunications
- Insurance
- Consumer goods and services
Oil & Gas
Sector-Specific Services
- Acreage acquisition agreements
- Multi-party participation agreements
- Project site acquisition
- Community relations advisory
- Environmental compliance
Contract Types
- Farm-in agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Participation agreements
- Carried interest arrangements
- Production sharing contracts
- Joint operating agreements
Dispute Resolution
- Land and environmental litigation
- Tax disputes
- Marine cases
- Administrative proceedings
Trade & Industry
Regulatory Compliance
- Product registration
- Label approval
- Manufacturer and distributor registration
- Regulatory advisory
Commercial Agreements
- Joint venture arrangements
- Franchising agreements
- Marketing agreements
- Brand licensing
- Intellectual property rights
- Tolling agreements
- Technical assistance contracts
- Distribution agreements
Transport & Logistics
- Shipping and maritime law
- Aviation matters
- Land transport regulations
- Warehouse and logistics operations
Client Sectors We Serve
We serve clients across diverse sectors including:
Financial institutions
Oil and gas companies
Real estate developers
Construction companies
Manufacturing businesses
Telecommunications providers
Transport and logistics operators
Retail and consumer goods
Hospitality industry
Individual clients