Practice Areas
What We Are Expert At
Legal Practice Areas
Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Markrenee LP has successfully represented clients in a range of complex commercial disputes before all the superior courts in Nigeria.
Energy & Mining
Markrenee LP provides regulatory, advisory, transactional, and litigation support for clients in the energy sector.
Regulatory
We provide general and industry specific advice to clients, ensuring their compliance with laws and regulations covering corporate governance, tax, competition law, banking, securities, anti-corruption, Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry, and the Nigerian automotive policy.
Finance
Our firm’s Finance practice group provides support to the key actors in the banking and financial services industry – lenders, arrangers, underwriters and borrowers, banks, trustees, issuing houses, other financial institutions, and insurance companies in various transactions.
Employment
We advise on employee benefits, pension, workplace health and safety, outsourcing, collective bargaining agreements, immigration, and employee matters arising from corporate restructurings and take-overs.
Tax
The tax practice at Markrenee LP is focused on helping clients achieve their business and personal objectives in the most tax-efficient manner possible.
Real Estate
Our firm’s expertise cuts across all aspects of real estate transactions.
Corporate Comercial
We offer our corporate clients practical commercial advice across various sectors, tackling complex legal issues that impact their businesses.
Tax
The tax practice at Markrenee LP is focused on helping clients achieve their business and personal objectives in the most tax-efficient manner possible.
Our firm advise clients on tax considerations associated with their financial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, structuring and re-organising business entities, joint ventures, real estate, tax credits issues and cross-border transactions. We have acted as counsel in defending and or negotiating multi-million Naira and USD tax claims in Nigeria and obtaining favourable outcomes for our clients which ensured their very existence.
At Markrenee LP, we provide counsel on the formation and operation of free zone entities, charities, foundations, and other tax-exempt organisations.
Our experienced tax team provides professional advice and guidance at every stage of discussion and negotiation with tax authorities, or on a tax-related transaction.
Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mark Renee Legal Practitioners, is proud of it’s dispute resolution group, which plays a vital role in it’s operation. Boasting a team of highly skilled and experienced dispute resolution practitioners, we are well-equipped to assist clients in resolving any legal or commercial disputes that may arise in the course of their businesses.
Mark Renee offerd a hybrid of traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. The team led by Akpormerene is equipped with the analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and critical capability necessary to represent clients and protect their interests before all courts and tribunals in Nigeria. We have delivered notable successes for our clients, which are a testament to our experience and proficiency.
A significant percentage of our firm’s dispute practice arises from general representation of corporate clients. Mainly, we specialize in contractual disputes arising from a variety of commercial transactions in areas including but not limited to taxation, oil and gas, finance, shipping, statutory and constitutional interpretation, agency relationships, supply of goods and services, property-related matters (including construction and building contract disputes), employment disputes, and infringement of intellectual property rights.
We represent clients in commercial arbitrations whether ad hoc or institutional and routinely also provide on-the-ground advice and legal representation to clients located in different parts of Nigeria.
Employment
We advise on employee benefits, pension, workplace health and safety, outsourcing, collective bargaining agreements, immigration, and employee matters arising from corporate restructurings and take-overs. We have significant capabilities in matters relating to industrial relations and have represented numerous clients in employment litigation at the National Industrial Court and we are involved in the preparation and review of employment contracts, employee handbooks, benefit plans, share schemes, and executive compensation arrangements for various clients across many industry areas.
Energy & Mining
Energy, in particular oil and gas is central to the economy of Nigeria which is rich in conventional energy resources.
Markrenee LP provides regulatory, advisory, transactional, and litigation support for clients in the energy sector. We have advised on acquisitions, disposals and financing in Nigeria’s energy industry, also biofuels, licensing of exploration rights, energy projects and energy trading.
We are a pioneer in gas pollution litigation in Nigeria, having successfully defended one of Nigeria’s oil majors in the first gas pollution case in Nigeria and multiple claims involving another oil major in respect of its gas pipelines.
Regulatory
As a result of global advancement, huge importance has been placed on regulations and policies of various organisations, whether private, public, or not for profit.
We provide general and industry specific advice to clients, ensuring their compliance with laws and regulations covering corporate governance, tax, competition law, banking, securities, anti-corruption, Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry, and the Nigerian automotive policy. Our firm work closely with clients and foreign counsel in ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act.
Real Estate
At Mark Renee Legal Practitioners out team of experienced attorneys are well versed in various areas of real estate law. We offer tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients. Whether it is a commercial or residential property, our aim is to provide top-notch legal support, empowering our clients to make well-informed decisions regarding their real estate investments.
Our law firm offers a range of real estate services. One of our core areas of expertise is real estate purchase, sales, and leasing agreements. We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements that are customized according to their unique requirements. This service enables our clients close deals smoothly with the confidence that they are well-informed about every aspect of the transaction.
In addition to purchase, sales, and leasing agreements, we assist in the drafting of property development agreements to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Our team is well-equipped to handle complex real estate transactions involving financial structures, including real estate finance and lending agreements. Our attorneys ensure that our clients are aware of any potential risks and liabilities before making crucial decisions about real estate transactions.
We also specialize in providing due diligence services to identify any potential issues related to the property. Our team conducts title and survey review to ensure that our clients are aware of legal and regulatory implications of the transaction.
Our attorneys are well-versed in distressed property transactions, including the acquisition, financing, and management of distressed real estate properties. Our aim is to maximize returns while minimizing risks.
Mark Renee Legal Practitioners also represents clients in real estate litigation, such as disputes related to contracts, title, construction defects, and liens. We are equipped to handle disputes between landlords and tenants in matters such as lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and regulatory compliance.
At Mark Renee Legal Practitioners, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients in all areas of real estate law. Our experience, dedication, and commitment to excellence set us apart in the marketplace. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide tailored solutions to meet the individual needs of our clients, ensuring that their real estate transactions are conducted smoothly and with minimal stress.
Finance
Our firm’s Finance practice group provides support to the key actors in the banking and financial services industry – lenders, arrangers, underwriters and borrowers, banks, trustees, issuing houses, other financial institutions, and insurance companies in various transactions. covering project finance, capital markets, loans and advances, corporate restructuring, Infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
Our lawyers also advise key payment solution providers, international money transfer organisations, tech startups and players in the fintech space on documentation, contractual negotiations, and the legal and regulatory requirements applicable.
Corporate Commercial
Mark Renee’s Corporate Commercial team, take pride in our decades of experience in creating and advising successful businesses. We offer our corporate clients practical commercial advice across various sectors, tackling complex legal issues that impact their businesses.
Our advisory services range from joint ventures, major contracts, operating structures, sales, and procurement to risk management, regulatory compliance, assessments, audits, policies, and procedures. Our team of lawyers combines technical knowledge with innovative contractual solutions while keeping abreast of updates from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to provide informed advice.
Our clients trust our expertise and count on our high-quality legal services. We offer counsel on suitable corporate structures for establishing businesses in Nigeria, making us the go-to law firm for corporations seeking to create a business presence in Nigeria. We leverage our insights into the Nigerian business climate to help our clients navigate the uances of conducting business in Nigeria.