Accepting New Clients — Victoria Island, Lagos

Trusted Corporate Counsel
in the Heart of Lagos

Amara & Co. provides authoritative legal counsel in corporate and commercial law to businesses, corporates, and investors operating across Nigeria. Eight focused years. Dual professional membership. Prime Victoria Island presence.

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NBA Member Firm
ICSAN Accredited
RC-1129843
8 Years in Practice
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8
Years of Practice

A Firm Built on Precision,
Integrity & Nigerian Corporate Law

Amara & Co. is a boutique corporate and commercial law practice established on the principle that businesses deserve legal counsel of the highest order — counsel that is precise, commercially aware, and deeply rooted in Nigerian law.

Operating from Victoria Island, the commercial epicentre of Lagos, our firm serves domestic enterprises, multinational corporations, and investors navigating Nigeria's regulatory and corporate landscape. We bring a focused practice covering corporate law, commercial transactions, company secretarial services, governance frameworks, and strategic business advisory.

Our dual membership in both the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) uniquely positions us to deliver integrated corporate counsel — from complex deal structures to boardroom governance.

Commercial Focus
Exclusively corporate and commercial law — not diluted by unrelated practice areas.
Dual Accreditation
NBA and ICSAN membership for comprehensive legal and secretarial coverage.
Prime Location
Victoria Island, Lagos — at the heart of Nigeria's corporate and financial district.
Client-Centric
Responsive, accessible, and commercially-minded advice tailored to your goals.

Practice Areas

Our services are concentrated in five core practice areas, enabling depth of expertise and consistently authoritative advice to every client we serve.

Corporate Law

Comprehensive corporate legal services including company incorporation, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance under Nigerian corporate law frameworks.

Incorporations M&A Restructuring

Commercial Law

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements. We protect your commercial interests with precision-drafted documentation and dispute prevention strategies.

Contracts Negotiations Due Diligence

Company Secretarial Services

Professional company secretarial support including CAC filings, annual returns, maintenance of statutory registers, and board administration for corporate entities.

CAC Filings Annual Returns Board Admin

Corporate Governance

Designing and implementing robust corporate governance frameworks, compliance programmes, board charters, and shareholder agreements that meet Nigerian and international best practice standards.

Board Charters Compliance Shareholders

Business Advisory

Strategic legal and regulatory advisory for businesses entering or expanding in Nigeria. Market entry counsel, investment structuring, and ongoing compliance advisory for sustained growth.

Market Entry Investment Regulatory

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Practice Highlights

Eight years of disciplined corporate practice. Here is what that means in practice.

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Our Approach to Every Matter

We believe good legal counsel is both rigorous and practical. Our four-step client engagement process ensures we understand your objectives before we advise on strategy.

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Initial Consultation

We begin with a comprehensive discussion of your business situation, objectives, and the legal context. No assumptions — only careful listening.

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Legal Assessment

We conduct a thorough analysis of the relevant legal landscape — statutes, regulations, and precedents — to form a precise, evidence-based view of your position.

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Strategy & Advice

We develop clear, commercially-minded recommendations and walk you through options — explaining trade-offs so you can make informed decisions aligned with your goals.

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Execution & Follow-through

We implement the agreed strategy with precision — drafting, filing, negotiating, or advising — and keep you informed at every stage until completion.

Professional Memberships & Accreditations

Amara & Co. holds verified memberships in Nigeria's leading professional bodies for law and corporate administration. These affiliations affirm our commitment to professional standards, ethics, and continuous development.

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Member in good standing with the NBA — Nigeria's primary professional association for legal practitioners. Upholding the Rules of Professional Conduct in the Legal Profession.
Active
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Chartered membership in ICSAN — the professional body for corporate secretaries, governance practitioners, and administrators in Nigeria.
Active
CAC Registration — RC-1129843
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria. RC Number: RC-1129843. Fully compliant with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Verified
Governance & Compliance Standards All Active
NBA Conduct Compliance
Rules of Professional Conduct in the Legal Profession
ICSAN Corporate Governance Code
Best practice governance for Nigerian entities
CAMA 2020 Compliance
Companies and Allied Matters Act adherence
Client Confidentiality Protocol
Strict legal professional privilege standards
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
MLPA and FATF-aligned compliance framework
Full Regulatory Standing Confirmed
All professional memberships and regulatory obligations are current. Clients may engage Amara & Co. with confidence in our professional standing.

Why Businesses Choose Amara & Co.

Our value proposition rests on qualities that serious corporate clients require — not marketing language, but demonstrable practice characteristics.

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What This Means for You
Status
Focused Practice
We practise exclusively in corporate and commercial law. No distraction from other areas. Every instruction receives specialist-level attention.
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Dual Accreditation
NBA and ICSAN membership means legal advice and corporate administration services are delivered from a single, integrated point of contact.
Verified
Eight Years' Experience
Eight years focused on corporate law in Nigeria provides practical, real-world insight — not just theoretical legal knowledge.
Established
Victoria Island Location
Our office is at the epicentre of Nigerian commerce — convenient for business clients and reflective of our positioning in the corporate market.
Active
Commercial Orientation
Our advice is commercially-minded: we understand that legal counsel must enable and protect business, not obstruct it.
Core Value
Transparent Engagement
Clear communication, defined scope of work, and honest assessment of your legal position — from the very first consultation.
Core Value

Begin Your Consultation

Reach out to schedule an initial consultation. We respond to all enquiries promptly and will assess whether and how we can assist with your corporate legal needs.

Phone
07037829558
Email
info@amaraandco.com
Office
Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria
Victoria Island Lagos skyline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from businesses and investors considering engaging our firm.

What types of clients does Amara & Co. serve?
We serve businesses, corporate entities, and investors operating in or seeking to operate in Nigeria. Our clients include privately held companies, subsidiaries of foreign corporations, start-up enterprises, and individual investors with significant commercial activity.
Does Amara & Co. handle litigation or only advisory work?
Our core practice is transactional and advisory — corporate structuring, commercial contracts, governance, and secretarial services. We are a non-contentious practice focused on helping clients structure and protect their commercial interests proactively.
What is the difference between your legal services and company secretarial services?
Legal services involve advising on and documenting corporate transactions, governance structures, and commercial arrangements. Company secretarial services cover statutory administration: maintaining corporate registers, filing annual returns and regulatory documents with the CAC, and supporting board meetings and resolutions. Amara & Co. provides both, making us a single point of contact for complete corporate support.
Can foreign companies and investors engage your firm?
Yes. We regularly advise foreign entities and investors on market entry, investment structuring, and ongoing corporate compliance in Nigeria. Our Victoria Island location and familiarity with Nigeria's regulatory environment makes us well-suited to guide international clients through the Nigerian corporate landscape.
How do I begin working with Amara & Co.?
Contact us by phone, email, or the enquiry form on this page. We will acknowledge your enquiry promptly and schedule an initial consultation — in person at our Victoria Island office or by video call — to understand your needs and confirm how we can assist.
Trusted Corporate Counsel

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Schedule a consultation with Amara & Co. and receive precise, commercially-grounded legal counsel from a firm with eight years of focused corporate law experience in Nigeria.

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