Practice Areas

The most common type of business enterprise in the modern world is governed by corporate law.
Any company’s organizational structure depends on it, especially when it develops, generates capital, engages in transactions, and expands both locally and globally.

Our ability to stay current on legal developments is one of our top priorities, and our attorneys are astute enough to take calculated risks that have benefited our clients in the past. Regulatory and compliance, corporate governance and due diligence, project financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital and fundraising, takeover and outbound investment, corporate restructuring, and company secretarial services are just a few of the services offered by Kleinfeld LP’s corporate and commercial practice.

At Kleinfeld LP, we dub ourselves the start-up lawyers. We recognise the need to help and prepare brands and tech start-ups with innovative legal services to grow their ideas into fast-growing companies, especially those in the areas of emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.

We guide our clients through the whole process from incorporation, initial start up to growth and development transactions. We also advise our clients on the business model and financial strategy suitable for their start-up/brands whether by venture capital, equity or angel investment, acquisition or joint venture, reorganization or restructuring, disposal via sale, listing or crowdfunding. We also provide legal services to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMSE).

We believe in growing with our clients, our major aim is to guide them to achieve their goals in a calm, clear and pragmatic way.

We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the unique legal challenges faced by innovative and disruptive companies. Some key services we provided to startups are:

1. Business Formation and Structure:

We assist startups in selecting the appropriate legal structure for their business, such as forming a limited liability company, or partnership. We provide guidance on governance documents, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and other legal requirements related to business formation.

2. Intellectual Property Protection:

Protecting intellectual property is crucial for startups. At Kleinfeld LP, help clients identify and protect their intellectual property assets through patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret protection strategies. We also assist in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements and provide guidance on IP enforcement and defence.

3. Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

We understand that startups often need assistance in drafting and negotiating various contracts, including technology licensing agreements, service contracts, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and partnership agreements. At Kleinfeld LP, we ensure that the contracts accurately reflect the parties’ intentions, protect the startup’s interests, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

We are aware that startups often operate within complex regulatory frameworks. We help startups understand and navigate industry-specific regulations, compliance requirements, and legal obligations. We also provide advice on data privacy, security, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance matters to ensure that startups operate within legal boundaries.

5. Funding and Investment:

Finance is crucial for the continued existence and survival of any business. Startups often rely on external funding to fuel their growth. Also a startup and tech based law firm, we assist in preparing investment documents, conducting due diligence, negotiating term sheets, and navigating the legal aspects of funding rounds, such as angel investments, venture capital financing, or crowdfunding campaigns. We also ensure compliance with securities laws and regulatory requirements.

6. Technology Transactions:

We understand that technology startups frequently engage in technology licensing, development agreements, and strategic partnerships. We give guidance on technology transactions, including drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, joint development agreements, software development agreements, and distribution agreements. We help protect the startup’s interests while facilitating collaboration and commercialization of technology.

7. Development of Data Protection and Privacy Policies:

Startups often handle sensitive user data and must comply with data protection and privacy regulations. At Kleinfeld LP, we advise on data protection and privacy compliance, assists in developing privacy policies and terms of use, terms of service, and provide guidance on international data transfers, data breach incidents, and data subject rights.

Intellectual property is one of the major drivers of the world economy. It covers a very wide range of intangible assets that can be registered or otherwise protected.

At Kleinfeld LP, we specialise in all aspects of intellectual property law and advice clients on how to create, safeguard, and monetize valuable intellectual proprietary assets and portfolios including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, franchising, collaboration agreement, advertising, technology acquisition, domain name protection, patents and designs.

Our IP team is uniquely positioned to provide our clients with innovative and custom made solutions that incorporate carrying out due diligence, prosecution, filing, advising and counselling, representations, drafting, negotiating, conducting intellectual property audits, and management of intellectual property portfolio. We aim to maximise the return from the intellectual property assets for the benefit of our clients.

With our in-depth understanding of various financial products and services, we are able to offer our clients the kind of counsel needed to navigate through the complex regulatory environments of the finance sector.

Our attorneys are knowledgeable and have invaluable experience to help our clients navigate through the volatile and complex Financial and Fintech industry. Our clients range from established financial institutions (in banking, non-banking (insurance) and securities market/financial intermediaries space). We provide the following services to our clients; Asset finance, Debt Finance, Insolvency, Debt Recovery, Mortgage finance, Project finance, Regulatory Compliance, Securitization Syndicated lending Registration and licensing.

In Fintech we reflect the diversity of our client base, from tech start-ups to financial industry heavyweights. We understand the legal and regulatory context of digital innovations in financial technology, ranging from online banking, digital payment, alternative lending platforms, and blockchain technology. We understand the complexities involved in this industry and with the expertise of our attorneys in IP, Regulatory compliance and technology we provide the most trusted and innovative response to the evolving needs of the industry.

Real Estate investments and constructions are now becoming more complex, involving a distinct set of challenges and time frames with increased urbanisation and industrialisation.

At Kleinfeld LP, we provide a comprehensive deal of Real Estate and Construction law practice solutions across a wide spectrum of clients. We assist investors, lenders and developers on all aspects of transactions on real estate and construction. Our work includes structuring of investment instruments, title due diligence, perfection of title, advising on purchase, leasing, licensing, joint venture developments, drafting and reviewing of title and mortgage instruments and construction contracts etc.

Our attorneys have the right expertise and efficiency with a thorough understanding of our clients’ needs to provide them with the right specialist skills, realistic costs and appropriate timescales.

Kleinfeld LP is regarded as an authority in this space and routinely credited for its ability to seamlessly handle complex matters.

Our expertise is widely lauded for our involvement with high profile Entertainment, Media and sports law matters in Nigeria, as well as our vast experience spanning across the broad spectrum of related issues. Behind the spotlights of stage, screen and sports stadia lies the fine print that protects the rights of performers, sponsors and other players in the entertainment, media and sports industries.

Our attorneys provide highly-sought after services to clients which cross across board including; clubs; unions; sponsors; players; agents; managers; advertisers, bands; artistes; record label; production houses; talent managers; actors and actresses; directors; producers; broadcasters; sponsors; financiers; investors and broadcasters on various matters. These include documentation issues, commercial exploitation of rights (IP) and contract negotiations.

Our team has a consistent track record of success for our clients, which include new media broadcasters and entertainment companies, content creators and providers, as well as private investors in the sector. Our Services include advising in sponsorships; endorsements; player contracts; ambush marketing; merchandising; commercial exploitation; the negotiating and drafting of sponsorship, record deals, advertising, management and agency agreements; and the negotiating and drafting of agreements in respect of royalties, copyright, trademarks, broadcast rights and event hosting and other intellectual proprietary rights.

At Kleinfeld LP, we understand that data is the gold of this generation and if not effectively protected, people’s fundamental right of privacy will be breached. We advise startups and companies on compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act, and the General Data Protection Regulation. We assist companies and startups in developing privacy policies, data breach response plans, and implementing best practices to protect user data.

Also, we assist clients in enforcing their rights where there has been a fundamental breach of rights under the relevant data protection laws.

At Kleinfeld LP, we pride ourselves in our team of attorneys with excellent litigation skills as well as expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

We guarantee proper advisory and representation in Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). Our goal is to avoid litigation whenever possible so as to maintain commercial and personal relationships. However where it is unavoidable, we effectively represent our clients from the lowest courts/tribunals to the highest court in the land. We frequently represent clients in commercial and civil disputes etc.

Our clientele are very broad and diverse and we approach each matter with a clear understanding of the ultimate business objective of our clients, ensuring that matters are resolved in the shortest possible time and cost effectively to our clients through the use of ADR. With the advancement in technology, Kleinfeld LP has positioned itself as one of the foremost Nigerian Law Firms with a strong ODR presence. ODR allows parties to resolve their disputes with the use of electronic technology without any need for physical meeting.

1. At Kleinfeld LP, we pride ourselves in our comprehensive expertise in labour and employment law. Our dedicated team of legal professionals possesses in-depth knowledge and years of experience in handling a wide range of labour and employment matters for both employers and employees.

   Our team has certified members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) and the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management (IPD-CRM).

   We are able to prepare employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and manuals, provide organizational training and workshops for employees and management teams to ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices for a progressive workforce.

1. Restructuring and Insolvency Tax
2. Mining And Energy Law
3. Environmental Law
4. Taxation