O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. is principally a litigation law firm but our practice area is inclusive of the following:

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: LITIGATION, ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The firm handles a wide range of corporate and commercial cases in both trial and appellate courts. We have represented varied clients, ranging from corporations, partnerships, financial institutions, manufacturing companies to governments at all levels before all the superior courts of records in Nigeria and in commercial arbitration proceedings. We are skilled in resolving disputes whether by way of litigation, mediation, arbitration or expert determination. We are particularly active in the areas of company disputes, contractual disputes, financial fraud, debt recovery, infringement of trademarks, intellectual property, insolvency, employment, libel, class action matters, property litigation probate matters, and commercial disputes in general.
At O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO., we have lawyers who are highly skilled and experienced in litigation and dispute resolution. We employ strategic thinking to define the goals of the client and then determine the strategy best suited to achieve the objectives of the client.

PROPERTY LAW: REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND CONVEYANCING

O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. provides representation to developers, business owners, landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers in connection with commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation related issues. Our lawyers will guide clients through all stages of real estate transactions, including negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, easements, obtaining title reports, and closing your transaction including the handling of litigation disputes that may arise from any of the forgoing transactions.

Our firm assists client with the following real estate issues:

• Purchase and sale of real property.
• Recovery of premises,
• Construction (new construction and renovation projects),
• Drafting and negotiation of leases,
• Mortgage issues,
• Foreclosure and eminent domain matters,
• Landlord/tenant matters,

Sometimes litigation is inevitable. O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. specializes in all varieties of litigation involving real property, including residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes and foreclosures. When we represent clients in a real estate matter, we will discuss their situation, explain how the law affects them and provide them with advice and guidance in an efficient and cost-effective manner. To discuss your real estate needs with a real estate attorney, contact us.

INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

At O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO, we recognize the importance of the protection of intellectual property rights and as a result, we have lawyers with experience and knowledge of intellectual property laws. They are always up to date on international trends in relation to intellectual property. Our excellent skills in this area is proven by a solid track record of success in complex litigations arising from ownership of copyrights and patents on which we were able to act for and advice our clients and protect their interests.
The law firm of O.E.B. Offiong and Co. can manage all aspects of an individual’s or company’s intellectual property portfolio, including domestic and international patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.  We offer our clients assistance with patent and trademark prosecution and protection, preparation of legal opinions, including invalidity, non-infringement, and patentability, review publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements, conduct intellectual property due diligence as necessary and all other matters relating to the intellectual property needs of our clients.
Our practice in this area includes the following: Trade mark, Copyrights, Patent and Designs; Licensing, registration, amendments, searches, intellectual property litigation etc. We offer clients both established and innovative legal methods of protecting their intellectual or industrial property.

CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL PRACTICE

The corporate and commercial practice of O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. has built a high degree of expertise and proficiency in corporate practice. Our services cover life span of a company from incorporation to winding up and everything in between.

We see to the registration of companies, partnerships and incorporated trustee and we advice on corporate structure, corporate contracts, corporate governance, composition of the board and management etc. Our corporate and commercial law services include: legal due diligence, company secretarial services, negotiation, drafting and reviewing of documentation ranging from loan agreements, mortgages, agency, leases e.t.c.
We delight in delivering to our clients, clear, efficient and timely response to clients’ enquiries. For legal guidance regarding corporate and commercial litigation case issues, contact us for a consultation or complete our online form and we’ll respond promptly.

LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATION

O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. understands the significance of labour and employment laws that affect individuals and businesses alike. We represent clients to efficiently resolve a variety of employment and labour matters. We offer litigation representative services in matters of employment including human resources and labour law, industrial relations and labour litigation, negotiation and preparation of contracts of services, out-sourcing, collective bargaining and employee issues arising from corporate restructuring and take-overs e.t.c.

We also provide efficient representation in matters such as employment discrimination, gender discrimination, religious or tribal discrimination in the wokplace e.t.c.

ELECTION PETITIONS

The firm is a leading authority in election matters. It has handled several landmark Election Petitions which has settled political tussles in the country.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. has substantial expertise and experience in advising businesses and investors on the regulatory system for doing business in Nigeria. We have competent lawyers who are continually up to date on the relevant rules, practices and regulations that must be complied with when carrying out business. We assist our clients to solve all regulatory issues that arise in the course of carrying on business.

We aid our clients in obtaining requisite licence permits and other necessary authorities. We advice on regulatory compliance relating to land transactions, company and business regulations, oil and gas sector, etc.

We are familiar with the regulatory agencies and interact with them regularly, such agencies include the Corporate Affairs Commission, land registries at the federal and state levels etc. We have the added advantage of having an office in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja where most of the agencies are located. This enables fast attendance to our client’s regulatory issues.

BANKING AND FINANCE

O.E.B. OFFIONG & CO. provides legal support and services to a number of leading banking and financial institutions. We advise on and act for clients in transactions and disputes relating to banking and finance law and practices as well banking regulatory matters.
We have extensive litigation experience representing banks and other financial institutions in both state and federal courts, and before the various regulatory authorities. We also act for commercial clients in banking and financial disputes.

ENERGY AND POWER

We consult and render advisory services to our clienyts in the area of energy and  power.