Bridging the business-legal gap

Challengeyour Strategy

We provide a range of bespoke and practical services in the area of corporate and commercial law to clients operating within diverse sectors of the economy including Agribusiness, Financial Services, Construction, Healthcare, Real Estate and Property Development, Energy, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Information Technology. In this regard, Zircon Strategy is renowned both locally and internationally as one of the leading corporate advisory providers.

Our lawyers possess depth of experience and have earned a sterling reputation for the quality of advice proffered. We routinely advise on matters relating to business establishment. We also assist new companies with foreign equity participation in their capital structure in obtaining requisite permits and approvals.

Our team also boasts extensive expertise and experience in the art of Corporate Governance. We routinely assist clients in designing bespoke technology driven governance frameworks in relation to their Corporate Governance compliance matters. We also develop and coordinate the implementation of appropriate policies to limit our clients’ exposure to regulatory and legal risks

Whether you are lending or borrowing, the depth and breadth of our technical knowledge sets us apart. Our experience covers all aspects of corporate finance and capital deployment, and you can depend on us for practical, commercially astute finance advice. We handle all transactions in an efficient and effective manner.

Core Strategic Areas

Intellectual Property Protection, Management, Audit, Transfer and Valuation

Immigration Advisory

Antitrust and Competition Law

Exports and Imports - International Transactions

Corporate Restructurings

Mergers, Acquisitions & Spin-Offs

Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

Franchise, Agency & Distributorship

Antitrust, Trade Regulation and Consumer Law

Privatization Projects (PPP)

Real Estate and Construction Transactions

Transportation Law

Maritime and Admiralty Law

Environmental Law

Labor and Employment Law

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Bankruptcy & Liquidation

Receivership and AMCON related advisory

Business Licensing Services

Annual Reports Filing Services

Compliance under Labour and Employment Law

Legal Compliance for International Businesses and Foreign Investments

Regulatory Compliance for Banks and other Financial Institutions

Setting up of Project Offices, Branch Offices, and Liaison Offices of Foreign Companies

Why Zircon?

Strategic Competence

We take pride in our ability to bring deep legal skills to strong client relationships built on excellence.

Zircon offers unique advantages arising from our deep understanding of challenges faced by enterprises doing business in Nigeria and Africa.

Expertise

The uniqueness of our team is our biggest source of pride

Integrity

We are committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality

Excellence

We prioritize first-rate result in
all our engagements & services

Professionalism

We build relationships through the uttermost level of professionalism

Sustainable Labour Practices

We provide services across a wide range of issues in labour and employment. The consequences of non-compliance with extant employment law for employers can be multi-dimensional and expensive. Getting expert advice can mitigate or prevent issues with employees at a later date. At Zircon Strategy, we make sure that your business is fully fortified and up to date with relevant regulations by assisting your business with:

  • Understanding employment legislation and applicable case law

  • Drafting and reviewing compliant workplace contracts

  • HR Documentation including policies and procedures

  • HR related filings

  • Redundancy advisory

  • Drafting robust employee disciplinary and grievance procedures

  • Advising on proper and correct processes in dealing with employee grievances

  • Conducting independent grievance and disciplinary hearings and/or appeals

  • Workplace Investigations

  • Disciplinary and Grievance Training For Managers

  • Fair, unfair, and constructive dismissals

  • GDPR considerations in employee relations

Our specialist employment advice and guidances support employers in a confidential and cost-effective manner. With over 85 years of combined experience in managing employment matters, we understand the intricate details that many employers overlook. This has helped our clients to ensure that they implement lawful processes and avoid litigation. We can also advise on engaging with trade unions and other third parties.

Sustained Business Success

Reap the Rewards

Additionally, we offer a best-in-class business rescue advisory service with a significant record of success. Clients call on us whenever risks or opportunities arise to discreetly guide them through strategic and legal alternatives for resolving business challenges.

We respond quickly, negotiate effectively and deliver strategic solutions that maximize value and create pragmatic opportunities for our clients and innovate efficient paths to business recovery.