We offer a full range of corporate services for all types of businesses ranging from public limited companies, private limited companies, partnerships right through to smaller organizations.
ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME
Our highly trained lawyers combine specialist expertise with years of experience to offer a world class service in various aspects of maritime law. These include cabotage, a particularly relevant topic in the Nigerian shipping industry.
FAMILY LAW/ ESTATE PLANING
In an uncertain world, it is important to plan ahead. Our family law unit crafts detailed Settlements, Trusts, Wills and Deeds of Gift for clients who wish to put their personal affairs in order.
ENERGY
We act as in-house solicitors, and out-counsel, to a number of major players in the sector. Our experience in the upstream and downstream sector is extensive and covers exploration, production, transmission, distribution and marketing activities.
REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE
At Hawkes Legal, our members are conversant with Nigerian, Ghanaian, English and Canadian Company Law. As a result of our international partnerships, we are also able to offer this corporate guidance service for other foreign jurisdictions as well.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate deals are becoming ever more complex, structured and involve sophisticated financing arrangements.
We advise on development and planning
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Hawkes Legal advises on intellectual property matters in relation to the filing, registering, and prosecuting of patents, trademarks, and copyrights including renewals, licensing and enforcement.
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
We have extensive experience in labor and employment law, representing clients in labor disputes as well as proffering useful and practical advice in this regard.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
We are attentive to the likelihood of disputes often overlooked that may arise during transactions with third parties. We have highly skilled and experienced litigation and dispute resolution team providing first class advocacy and dispute resolution skills.
