In today's regulatory environment, robust governance and compliance are not merely legal obligations — they are competitive advantages. We help organisations build frameworks that protect leadership, preserve reputation, and enable sustainable growth.
Too many organisations treat corporate governance as a compliance exercise — a set of boxes to tick before the annual general meeting. We see it differently. Well-designed governance structures create accountability, build investor confidence, reduce regulatory risk, and position organisations to attract the best talent and capital.
Our governance and compliance practice works with boards of directors, audit committees, senior management teams, and compliance officers to design, implement, and continuously improve the governance frameworks that underpin organisational integrity. We advise on everything from board charter design and director induction programmes to enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and regulatory investigation response.
We bring a practitioner's understanding of how regulators in Nigeria — the SEC, CBN, FCCPC, NAICOM, and others — think about and apply governance standards. This regulatory intelligence enables us to help clients build programmes that are not just technically compliant but genuinely effective in managing risk and maintaining standing with their regulators.
Speak to Our Governance Team"The question is not whether your organisation will face a governance or compliance challenge. The question is whether your framework will be strong enough to withstand it when it comes."
We advise boards on fiduciary duties, governance structures, board charters, committee terms of reference, and CAMA 2020 obligations. We conduct board effectiveness evaluations and support director induction and ongoing education programmes.
End-to-end design and implementation of enterprise-wide compliance frameworks — covering anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, data protection, sector-specific regulation, and third-party due diligence. We also conduct compliance audits for existing programmes.
Advisory and representation in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and licence applications before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Central Bank of Nigeria, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and other sector regulators.
Legal frameworks for environmental, social, and governance commitments — including regulatory reporting obligations, stakeholder engagement structures, supply chain due diligence protocols, and sustainability-linked financing governance.
Design of internal reporting channels, whistleblower protection policies, and independent investigation protocols — including planning and execution of internal investigations, remediation planning, and regulatory self-reporting strategy.
Anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) programmes aligned with the ICPC Act, EFCC Act, UK Bribery Act, and FCPA where relevant. Anti-money laundering policy design, transaction monitoring frameworks, and KYC/CDD procedure implementation.
A structured map of the compliance services we deliver — from initial risk assessment through to ongoing monitoring and regulatory engagement.
We map your existing governance and compliance arrangements against applicable regulatory requirements and identify the gaps that present the greatest risk to your organisation.
Development of a comprehensive regulatory risk register that identifies, quantifies, and prioritises the compliance risks your organisation faces — enabling informed resource allocation.
Drafting of board-level policies, operational procedures, and staff guidance that are legally sound, practically workable, and calibrated to your organisation's specific risk profile.
Board charter and committee structure design, including audit committee, risk committee, and remuneration committee terms of reference aligned with Nigerian corporate governance best practice.
Bespoke compliance training for board members, senior management, compliance officers, and frontline staff — delivered in-person or as structured written guidance materials.
Design and implementation of vendor, supplier, and business partner due diligence frameworks that manage reputational and regulatory risk in your supply chain and commercial relationships.
Ongoing tracking of legislative and regulatory developments affecting your sector — with timely alerts and practical guidance on the implications for your compliance programme.
Structured annual compliance review and certification process, providing your board with documented assurance of the organisation's compliance standing across all material regulatory areas.
We maintain active monitoring of the following regulatory bodies and advise clients on their evolving requirements, enforcement priorities, and regulatory expectations.
Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations are increasingly central to investor decisions, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder relationships. We help organisations build credible, legally sound ESG frameworks.
Environmental regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment advisory, climate risk disclosure obligations, sustainability reporting frameworks, and green financing governance — including the SEC's Nigeria Sustainable Finance Roadmap.
Human rights due diligence in supply chains, community engagement frameworks, employee wellbeing governance, diversity and inclusion policy design, and social impact reporting aligned with international standards and Nigerian law requirements.
Board composition and independence advisory, executive remuneration governance, related-party transaction policies, audit committee effectiveness, shareholder rights frameworks, and anti-corruption governance — the full spectrum of corporate governance legal support.
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 represents the most significant development in Nigerian data regulation since the NITDA Data Protection Regulation of 2019. It establishes a standalone data protection framework with broad extraterritorial application, mandatory Data Protection Officer appointments for large data processors, and meaningful enforcement powers for the new Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
Our NDPA 2023 compliance service takes organisations from gap analysis through to full implementation — covering data mapping, privacy notices, consent management, data subject rights procedures, breach notification protocols, and Data Protection Officer support.
Start Your NDPA Compliance ReviewNon-compliance with the NDPA 2023 can result in fines of up to 2% of annual gross revenue or ₦10 million — whichever is greater — plus reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny. Early action is the most cost-effective protection.
Speak with our governance and compliance specialists for a confidential assessment of your organisation's current position.