Our Services
Scope of WorkPhilo Eseneh & Co conducts real estate marketing as well as real estate consulting. The company undertakes all maintenance duties for real estate facilities and organizations and conducts all the security and surveillance for the properties.
OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE INCLUDE;
Corporate and Commercial:
Advising on and drafting general contracts, advising on effect and implication of various documentations involved in International Trade, Commercial and Secured lending, Preparation and Perfection of Securitization and Financial documents, Guarantees, Bonds, Mortgages, Debenture, Bill of Sale, Equipment leases etc.
Incorporation of Limited Liability Companies and Incorporated Trustees in Nigeria, Advising on and effecting compliance with mandatory statutory returns to the Corporate Affairs Commission and other relevant bodies, Company Secretariat Services, Registration of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships, Advising on compliance with corporate registration and regulatory requirements especially Banking, Insurance, Business Laws, Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Requirements and preparation of Contracts of Employment.
Foreign Investment/International Business Transaction
Advising on laws and procedures relating to Foreign investment in Nigeria, Establishment of Companies with foreign interest, obtaining requisite Approvals/Expatriate Quota Position, Business Permits, Securities and Exchange Control Approval, Importation requirements etc for companies with foreign participation doing business in Nigeria; General Legal support for new foreign investors. Carrying out due diligence for international business transactions.
Real Estate
Advising upon and preparation of Building Leases and Agreements and Contractor Finance Contracts, Estate Development Contracts, Negotiation of Lease, conveyances and other interest in Real Property, obtaining Certificate of Occupancy and Governor’s Consent to transaction in Land and general perfection of title to property throughout Nigeria, conduct of searches at the Lands Registry and advising thereon. We acquire, manage and dispose of strategic real Estate on behalf of our clients.
Intellectual/Property
Drafting and reviewing intellectual property contracts, registration of trademarks, patents etc.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Representation before the Court of Appeal, the Federal high Court, the State High Court and other Courts and Tribunal of Records, including Corporate Affairs, Banking, protection of Intellectual Property, property and Construction Contracts, Employment, Debt Recoveries e.t.c.
Debt Recovery
We Manage an active debt recovery portfolio emanating from general services and commercial transactions such as purchase and sale agreements, financial transactions and debts subject to administrative collection.
Company Secretarial Services
Our Company serves as Company Secretary to a number of Companies and and banks across Nigeria. We perform essential corporate governance function including but not Limited to maintaining our Clients Register or book, filing annual returns at the CAC and arranging meetings of directors and Shareholders. Further We provide advice to our Clients on Commercial Matters ranging from foreign exchange services via Letters of Credit, LPO financing and bills for collection , Bankers Acceptances and Commercial Papers to mergers and acquisition, restructuring and insolvency, taxation and Capital Markets.
Probate matters
We handle all kind of Probate related matters ranging from drafting of Wills and Codicils, Letters Of Administration, Probate searches et al. We also handle all kinds of family related Matters.