Real Estate & Construction Law
Securing Your Property Interests and Construction Projects Across Nigeria
Overview
Real estate transactions in Nigeria involve a complex interplay of federal and state laws, customary land tenure systems, and regulatory approvals that can overwhelm even experienced investors. From the Land Use Act to the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning Law, navigating property transactions in Nigeria demands specialist legal expertise.
At Lawberon Legals & Co., our Real Estate & Construction practice provides end-to-end legal support for property acquisitions, development projects, construction contracts, and real estate financing — protecting our clients' investments at every stage of the transaction.
What We Do
- Property due diligence and title investigation across all Nigerian states
- Title perfection — Governor’s Consent, Deed of Assignment, and Certificate of Occupancy processing
- Commercial and residential property acquisition and sale transactions
- Real estate joint venture structuring and developer agreements
- Construction contracts — drafting, review, and negotiation of JCT, FIDIC, and bespoke contracts
- Real estate financing — mortgage documentation and security perfection
- Landlord and tenant law — commercial leases, tenancy agreements, and dispute resolution
- Real estate investment structuring — REITs, SPVs, and property holding companies
- Planning and environmental law advisory for development projects
- Distressed property acquisitions and foreclosure proceedings
- Estate agency agreements and property management contracts
- Cross-border real estate investment structuring for foreign investors`
Who This Is For
Our Real Estate & Construction practice serves property developers and construction companies managing complex development projects, individual and institutional investors acquiring commercial and residential property in Nigeria, foreign investors and diaspora Nigerians purchasing property from abroad, banks and financial institutions requiring mortgage documentation and security perfection, landlords and tenants negotiating or disputing commercial lease agreements, and real estate companies requiring ongoing legal support for their portfolios.
Why Lawberon Legals & Co.
Property transactions in Nigeria carry significant risk — from defective titles to fraudulent vendors, from planning violations to construction disputes. Our team brings rigorous due diligence discipline to every transaction, ensuring our clients acquire clean title and execute projects within a legally sound framework. We have advised on residential developments, commercial acquisitions, and large-scale construction projects across Lagos and beyond.
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Whether you are acquiring property, structuring a development joint venture, or resolving a construction dispute, our team is ready to advise. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation.
