Real Estate Law Firm in Nigeria

We are a specialist Real Estate Law Firm in Nigeria, with a dedicated Real Estate Practice Group providing comprehensive legal advisory and transaction support across all aspects of property law and real estate investment.

Our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of investors, developers, property owners, financiers, government bodies, and institutional clients seeking to navigate the Nigerian real estate market with clarity and confidence.
Our team of lawyers possesses deep knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and commercial landscape of Nigeria’s real estate sector. We provide proactive, practical, and commercially focused legal advice throughout the entire real estate project lifecycle, ranging from land acquisition and project structuring to financing, development, leasing, and eventual exit or disposal.
We are widely recognised for our expertise in structuring joint ventures for large-scale developments, conducting rigorous due diligence, negotiating high-value transactions, and resolving complex land disputes.

Our longstanding collaboration with government agencies and private developers has established us as trusted legal advisors in some of Nigeria’s most ambitious real estate projects.

We are passionate about helping clients unlock real estate opportunities, mitigate legal risks, and maximise value through sound legal structures and strategic legal guidance.

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Expert Lawyer

An expert lawyer possesses deep legal knowledge, extensive experience.

Fast Support

Fast support ensures quick and efficient assistance, helping clients resolve issues

Lowest Cost

Competitive pricing attracts budget-conscious customers, increasing market share

Our Real Estate Expertise Covers:

  • Acquisition and Sale of Real Estate: Legal advisory and documentation for the purchase, sale, and transfer of property interests.
  • Property Management & Conveyancing: Legal structuring, documentation, and compliance for property ownership and transfer.
  • Tenancy & Leasehold Agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements for commercial and residential properties.
  • Commercial Property Transactions: Structuring and advisory services for large-scale property investments and developments.
  • International Real Estate Transactions: Legal support for cross-border property acquisitions and development projects.
  • Property Searches and Due Diligence: Title verification, encumbrance checks, and comprehensive risk assessment.
  • Title Perfection and Registration: Assistance with obtaining Governor’s Consent, Certificate of Occupancy, and other statutory approvals.
  • Estate Management Advisory: Structuring and supporting estate development, succession, and administration.
  • Premises Recovery: Legal action to recover possession of premises from defaulting tenants or unlawful occupants.
  • Joint Ventures in Property Development:Structuring and advisory on partnership models for collaborative property development.
  • Property Finance and Mortgages:Advisory on loan structuring, collateral arrangements, and perfection of mortgage interests.

OAL's Government Relations & Public Sector range of services includes:

  • Legislative advocacy
  • Representation before regulatory bodies
  • Representation at Legislative Hearings
  • Legislative and policy drafting
  • Corporate Governance
  • Policy, Regulatory and Legislative Impact Forecasting and Assessment
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Impact Litigation
  • Client Support/hand-holding
  • Grassroots advocacy, and public outreach

Our people in Real Estate

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN (OON)

Dr. Agbakoba is the Senior Partner and Head of the Arbitration and ADR practice group..

Yvonne Ezekiel

Yvonne heads the Corporate and Business Advisory Practice focusing on corporate governance, compliance with company..

Osita Okoro

Osita possesses 20 years cognate experience in legal practice, management, public policy, compliance, project management,..

Babatunde Ogungbamila

Babatunde is an astute litigator who has honed his skills of persuasive speaking from his..

Collins Okeke

Collins is grounded in legal, regulatory, and public policy advisory services and assists governments at..

Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya

Beverley is a seasoned regulatory and compliance professional, as well as a lawyer with extensive..

Dr. Kemi Onanuga

Dr. Kemi was recognised by the United Nations as a life-time goodwill ambassador for her..

Ifeoma Ezenwa

Ifeoma excels in handling complex family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, parental child adoption,..

Udenna Chukwulobe

Udenna has extensive experience in commercial and general civil litigation, spanning trial and appellate levels...

Nzube Akunne

With over a decade of experience in Corporate/Commercial Law, Nzube has actively participated in numerous..
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