Effective compliance and risk management is critical to sustainable business success—and at Marsfield LP, we help our clients stay ahead of regulatory risks. Our lawyers advise companies, financial institutions, and other business entities across sectors on navigating Nigeria’s complex legal and regulatory landscape. We work closely with clients to manage legal risk, avoid reputational exposure, and align their operations with evolving domestic and international compliance standards.

We provide tailored guidance across a wide range of regulatory areas, including financial services regulation, corporate governance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-corporate slavery, data protection, cybersecurity, and industry-specific compliance frameworks. Our team delivers timely, practical advice designed to keep clients compliant while enabling business growth and operational agility.

We take a proactive and strategic approach to compliance. We conduct candid compliance risk assessments and work with clients to develop and implement robust compliance policies, programs, internal controls, and employee training. Our goal is to empower clients with the tools and insight they need to embed compliance into their business culture and reduce risk at every level.

 Our White Collar & Regulatory Investigations practice delivers strategic, rigorous and results-oriented defence in complex criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative proceedings. We represent individuals, executives, corporations, and institutions facing enforcement actions or internal investigations, drawing on a multidisciplinary team with deep experience in corporate misconduct, securities violations, fraud, anti-money laundering, and workplace and board-level investigations. Our approach is rigorous, discreet, and focused on protecting our clients’ reputations, operations, and legal interests.

Our lawyers have a thorough understanding of Nigeria’s enforcement landscape and have experience engaging with agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT). We are adept at navigating investigative procedures, managing regulatory inquiries, and negotiating with government authorities. Our team works collaboratively with senior leaders within the firm and external subject-matter experts to deliver advice that is not only technically sound but also commercially and reputationally sensitive.

We are equipped to conduct comprehensive internal investigations, identify and mitigate regulatory risks, and develop proactive strategies to prevent enforcement actions. Where necessary, we advocate effectively for favourable outcomes, including plea deals and negotiated settlements. Our commitment to our clients is that we are willing and able to go the extra mile—within the bounds of the law—to safeguard our clients’ interests and ensure the most efficient and effective resolution of high-stakes