A full-service law firm established in London in 2001, with thriving offices in Lagos and Ibadan — delivering seamless legal advisory services across Nigeria, the UK, the US and beyond.
Senior lawyers admitted in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States.
In-depth knowledge spanning finance, oil & gas, real estate and immigration.
Flexible working styles, creative fee structures and strategic thinking.
Forward planning in transaction structuring to help you avoid unnecessary losses.
Hackman Solicitors Nigeria was created as the African extension of our UK-based operations. It has since grown to include offices in Lagos and Ibadan, alongside affiliated partnerships in China, the US and other global financial centres.
We believe legal services should extend beyond technical advice. Our philosophy is to provide practical, proactive and commercially focused solutions that protect our clients' interests and support their long-term objectives — combining international expertise with local insight.
To deliver exceptional, commercially focused and internationally informed legal services that empower our clients to achieve their personal and business objectives with confidence, through multi-jurisdictional expertise and a global network of affiliated firms.
To excel in the field of legal services by consistently delivering the highest professional standards, with effective and innovative solutions across every area of the law.
Integrity, excellence, confidentiality and strategic thinking — guiding every client relationship we build.
From partners with over 25 years of cross-border practice to associates driving day-to-day execution — our team is structured to match the right level of seniority to every matter.
Over 25 years in property law, corporate transactions and international legal advisory. Chairman, Brook Finance Company Limited.
Three decades in banking, finance and structured transactions. Former Chairman of a licensed microfinance bank.
Cross-border legal advisor on complex immigration law, compliance and relocation strategies for HNWIs and corporations.
Seasoned litigator in commercial and residential property law, contractual disputes and real estate development.
Over 20 years' post-call experience advising corporations, investors, financial institutions and public sector organisations across oil & gas, infrastructure, utilities, aerospace, rail and construction.
Former Company Secretary and Legal Adviser to Magnum Trust Bank and Sterling Bank. Three decades across banking, legal and HR leadership; expert in company secretarial practice, banking regulation, litigation and compliance.
Property law, due diligence and land acquisition, with strength in regulatory approvals and title disputes.
Practical legal solutions in litigation and commercial transactions, with strong attention to detail.
Litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance and property due diligence.
Multi-jurisdictional legal research, statutory analysis, drafting and end-to-end case preparation.
Litigation and real estate support, coordinating with regulatory agencies such as the CAC and Land Registries.
Incorporation, regulatory compliance, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, commercial contracts and M&A — for start-ups, SMEs and multinationals.
Loan/security documentation, debt recovery, syndicated lending, securitisation, asset-backed transactions and cross-border debt recovery.
Land acquisition, title investigation, leasehold/freehold transactions and construction contract negotiation across the oil & gas sector.
Project structuring, risk allocation, concession agreements and cross-border financing for public and private infrastructure.
Civil, commercial and regulatory disputes before Nigerian and UK courts, plus international arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
Vessel financing, charterparty agreements, marine insurance and the resolution of wet and dry maritime disputes.
Will drafting, Probate and Letters of Administration, succession planning, trust formation and inheritance tax planning.
Dual-qualified support across visas, residency, work permits, expatriate quotas and deportation appeals in Nigeria and the UK.
Board and shareholder meetings, statutory registers, CAC annual returns and robust internal compliance frameworks.
Reach our Lagos or Ibadan office directly, or send us a note and we'll route it to the right partner.
31, Soun Ajagungbade Street,
Bodija, Ibadan.
4B, Sola Oguntade Close,
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
www.hackmansolicitors.com