Marsfield LP advises clients on a broad spectrum of corporate and transactional matters, with a sharp focus on achieving their strategic and commercial goals. We advise and support public and private companies, founders, investors, and boards on key business activities, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder arrangements, and corporate governance. Our lawyers also serve as corporate secretaries and trusted legal advisors, supporting clients in board and shareholder meetings, annual general meetings, and regulatory compliance.

Our lawyers also advise and represent issuers, investors, financial intermediaries, and other stakeholders in a range of transactions, including public offerings, private placements, bond issuances, and other capital-raising activities. We provide practical, business-oriented guidance on disclosure obligations, listing requirements, securities regulation, and transaction structuring and documentation. Our experience spans both domestic and cross-border contexts, allowing us assist clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and market dynamics with confidence.

With offices in Lagos—the heart of Nigeria’s commercial activity—and Abuja—the administrative and regulatory seat—we are in close proximity to our clients as well as the key regulators of the Nigerian markets, and strategically positioned to act on their behalf across sectors and jurisdictions. Our experienced legal advisors bring strategic judgment, deep industry knowledge, commercial awareness, and a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks to help clients make sound business decisions across sectors, including technology, financial services, construction, real estate, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, non-profit and consumer goods. Whether advising on day-to-day corporate matters or high-stakes transactions, we assist clients manage risk, protect value, and achieve their strategic goals.

We provide strategic legal advice to clients operating within or leveraging the technology ecosystem to build and scale their businesses. Whether you are a technology company, an investor, or an individual or enterprise using data and innovation to deliver value, our lawyers are equipped to help you navigate Nigeria’s complex legal and regulatory landscape. We deliver intelligent, timely, and practical legal counsel that supports innovation, drives growth, and mitigates legal risk.

Our services span the full spectrum of tech-related legal needs—from drafting and negotiating software licences, data processing agreements, and intellectual property transfer arrangements, to advising on cybersecurity, data protection compliance, and privacy governance. We work closely with clients to ensure their operations meet regulatory standards while aligning with commercial goals and technological realities.

From the structuring of transactions to the deployment and scale of technology solutions, our lawyers provide legally sound, commercially sensible guidance at every stage. With deep sector insight and a commitment to client success, we empower innovators and businesses to thrive in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy

We provide comprehensive legal support on employment and labour law matters, both in contentious and non-contentious contexts. We advise clients on the full spectrum of employment issues, including the drafting and review of employment contracts, workplace policies, employee benefits, share incentive plans, tax-efficient compensation strategies, and pension arrangements. Our goal is to help employers build legally sound and productive workplace structures, while ensuring compliance with evolving labour laws and regulations.

Our lawyers have extensive experience representing both employers and employees across various industries and sectors. We also have the capacity to advise labour unions, employer associations, and government entities on a range of employment-related matters, including disputes, negotiations, and regulatory reform. Whether navigating workplace investigations, disciplinary proceedings, or employment litigation, our team provides practical, rights-based solutions tailored to our clients’ unique circumstances.

With a balanced and strategic approach, our team is committed to helping clients manage workplace relationships effectively and resolve employment disputes efficiently. From onboarding to exit, and across every phase of the employment lifecycle, we deliver proactive legal guidance that protects rights, mitigates risk, and supports long-term organizational success

We recognize that creativity, innovation, and intellectual output are powerful business assets that deserve robust legal protection. Our Intellectual Property (IP) practice is dedicated to helping clients safeguard, manage, and commercialize their intellectual property rights in a way that supports business growth and long-term value. We provide strategic advice tailored to the specific needs of businesses, inventors, creatives, and entrepreneurs across industries.

Whether you are protecting a brand, an invention, a design, or original content, our lawyers have the experience and technical knowledge to guide you through Nigeria’s IP landscape. We assist with the registration of trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights, and advise on the structuring of licensing, transfer, and assignment agreements. Our goal is not just to secure legal rights, but to ensure clients can leverage those rights to generate commercial value and competitive advantage.

Our lawyers are committed to helping clients reap the full benefit of their intellectual capital. With a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial dimensions of intellectual property, we offer practical, business-focused solutions that enable our clients to protect their innovations, expand their market presence, and enforce their rights when necessary. From idea to execution, we stand with our clients every step of the way.

Our property and real estate practice offer end-to-end legal support to a broad spectrum of clients in Nigeria’s dynamic real estate market. We advise residential and commercial property developers, individual homebuyers, investors, financiers, and other market participants on all aspects of real estate transactions. Our team is highly experienced in conducting thorough pre-sale and investment due diligence on land acquisitions and project developments, ensuring that clients have a clear understanding of legal risks and title integrity before committing capital.

Our lawyers provide strategic legal guidance throughout the property acquisition and disposition process, from structuring and negotiating transactions to drafting and reviewing all necessary documentation. This includes contracts of sale, deeds of assignment, powers of attorney, tenancy agreements, and leases. We also support clients in obtaining the Governor’s consent where applicable, helping them navigate the regulatory requirements under Nigerian land law. In addition, we assist with the formation and structuring of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), offering innovative solutions that align with evolving investment strategies.

Our lawyers have represented some of the key players in Nigeria’s real estate sector and bring deep industry insight to every matter. Whether managing residential tenancy issues, advising on large-scale commercial developments, or facilitating investment vehicles, we deliver practical, results-driven legal support tailored to each client’s goals. We are committed to providing responsive, commercially intelligent counsel that helps our clients build, acquire, and manage real estate assets with confidence.

Our Wills, Trusts & Estates practice is dedicated to helping families preserve their wealth and transfer it securely and intelligently across generations. We provide tailored legal advice on estate and succession planning, ensuring our clients’ intentions are clearly documented and legally protected. Whether advising on wills, trusts, or testamentary dispositions, our goal is to create structures that minimize risk, preserve value, avoid disputes, and secure long-term family interests.

Our lawyers bring deep experience in estate planning, asset protection, tax planning, and trust administration. We support both individuals and institutions, including corporate trustees and fiduciaries, in managing and executing trusts and estates with utmost confidentiality and legal precision. From drafting wills, codicils, and powers of attorney to overseeing the administration and execution of complex estates, we offer comprehensive guidance rooted in a practical understanding of Nigerian succession laws.

We also assist clients in navigating the probate process and the administration of estates where no valid will exists. We help families obtain Letters of Administration and other necessary probate documents, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with applicable legal requirements. With offices in Lagos and Abuja, our firm is positioned to deliver responsive, compassionate, and technically sound counsel across Nigeria’s diverse legal and cultural landscape.

The maritime sector practice of our firm is rooted in a long history of research, consultation, and practical experience across Nigeria and other coastal countries, including South Korea. As a coastal state rich in natural resources and heavily reliant on imports, Nigeria’s economy is closely tied to maritime trade. We offer expert legal advice and services across a broad range of activities in the sector, recognizing the vital role that shipping and marine services play in national development.

Our services include consulting on pre-shipment inspection of exports and addressing issues like the non-repatriation of crude oil proceeds. Our lawyers are highly experienced in handling admiralty matters, such as the arrest of ships, and are equipped to engage with emerging areas like the blue economy. We work with diverse clients—ranging from shipowners and regulatory bodies to importers and exporters—ensuring seamless legal support from the start to the completion of each transaction, always with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Additionally, we offer contract drafting and review services, including for charterparty agreements, tailored to protect our clients’ commercial interests. We actively engage with key regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to advocate effectively on behalf of our clients and safeguard their interests at all times.

Nigeria’s energy industry is large, contributing significantly to its GDP and presenting immense business opportunities for investors. Our lawyers bring a depth of knowledge and experience to this sector, which offers a competitive advantage to our clients. We provide comprehensive advisory services across the energy value chain, with a strong focus on the exploration of oil and gas, as well as the liquefaction or compression of natural gas. Our services include the drafting and review of key industry agreements, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), tailored to meet the specific needs of stakeholders in the energy space.

With a nuanced understanding of the sector, our lawyers are well-equipped to represent off-takers of gas and LNG, power producers, and investors. We offer strategic legal support to clients seeking to attract investment for the development of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Nigeria. Whether advising on structuring investment frameworks or navigating regulatory hurdles, we provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions to support project development and execution.

We also handle regulatory engagements with key industry bodies such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd., the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). Our experience extends to advising foreign oil and gas companies on compliance and project execution in Nigeria, ensuring that local and international clients alike receive world-class legal support throughout the project lifecycle.