Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

M&A transactions require both technical rigour and commercial pragmatism, whether involving domestic consolidation, strategic investment, corporate restructuring, or cross-border transactions. Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. advises acquirers, targets, investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders across the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, completion, and post-transaction matters.

Our M&A practice covers:

1. Transaction structuring — advising acquirers, target companies, sellers, investors, and shareholders on the legal and commercial structure of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations.

2. Legal due diligence — conducting buyer and vendor due diligence to identify legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and support informed transaction decisions.

3. Negotiation and transaction documentation — drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, disclosure documents, and other transaction documents.

4. Regulatory approvals and compliance — advising on regulatory requirements and securing approvals, consents, and filings required to complete transactions.

5. Domestic and cross-border transactions — advising Nigerian and international clients, including foreign investors, target companies, sellers, acquirers, and international law firms, on transactions involving Nigerian businesses and assets.

6. Transaction completion and post-closing support — assisting clients through completion, implementation, post-closing obligations, integration, and related corporate matters.

Whether advising on a domestic acquisition, strategic investment, corporate restructuring, or cross-border transaction, Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. combines technical legal expertise with commercial pragmatism to help clients structure, negotiate, and execute transactions effectively while protecting their interests throughout the transaction lifecycle.