Comprehensive Legal Services for Nigerian Businesses in the U.S.
Full-spectrum corporate legal support for Nigerian entrepreneurs, investors, and companies operating in or expanding to the United States.
Strategic Legal Counsel for Cross-Border Business Growth
Our expertise spans international trade, foreign direct investment, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, real estate, immigration, labor and employment law, intellectual property, maritime law, and public policy advocacy.
Our Nigerian clients are active in diverse sectors, including automotive, energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and professional services. We represent a wide range of entities—from individual entrepreneurs pursuing new investment opportunities to established multinational corporations with complex operational needs.
Core Legal Services for Nigerian Businesses
Sydney Legal PC offers Nigerian-owned businesses operating in the United States a full spectrum of legal services.
Corporate & Securities Law
Our corporate law team provides guidance on a broad range of business transactions, including stock and asset purchases, corporate restructuring, mergers, joint ventures, and spin-offs.
We also advise on securities compliance, corporate governance, business financing, entity formation, and both domestic and international commercial transactions.
Cross-Border M&A and Foreign Direct Investment
We assist Nigerian companies in structuring cross-border transactions, selecting business partners and locations, and conducting thorough due diligence on acquisitions.
Our attorneys guide clients through all aspects of establishing U.S. operations, from entity formation and tax strategy to corporate governance, labor laws, securities compliance, and real estate matters. We also leverage relationships with U.S. economic development agencies to help secure financial incentives, including tax abatements, development grants, and infrastructure support.
Maritime & Shipping
Sydney Legal PC represents Nigerian clients involved in shipping and maritime operations, including cargo transport, offshore energy exploration, vessel ownership and operation, maritime construction, and port activities.
We also work with insurers, protection and indemnity clubs, and marine service providers to resolve disputes and manage legal risks.
Immigration Solutions
Our immigration attorneys are well-versed in business-related immigration pathways, assisting Nigerian executives and professionals with temporary and permanent U.S. residency options.
We offer guidance on H-1B visas, L-1 intra-company transfers, E-2 investor visas, EB-5 investment visas, and other employment-based categories. We also advise on compliance to ensure smooth, lawful transitions for key personnel.
Healthcare Industry Services
For Nigerian businesses involved in U.S. healthcare ventures, Sydney Legal PC offers specialized legal support in regulatory compliance, transactional matters, healthcare financing, and operational strategy.
Our deep bench of healthcare lawyers ensures that your business navigates the complexities of one of America’s most regulated industries with confidence.
International Trade and Compliance
We help Nigerian businesses navigate U.S. regulatory requirements, minimizing risk through robust compliance programs.
Our services cover import-export regulations, foreign investment reporting (CFIUS), and compliance with anti-corruption (FCPA), antiboycott, and economic sanctions (OFAC) rules. We provide training and compliance materials tailored to your business to safeguard against regulatory breaches.
Intellectual Property & Technology
We help Nigerian companies safeguard their innovations and brands through strategic intellectual property management.
Our services include brand audits, trademark and patent registration, licensing agreements, and dispute resolution. Our team is experienced in a variety of technical fields, from engineering and electronics to chemical and biomedical technologies, ensuring full-spectrum protection of your intellectual assets.
Manufacturing Sector Expertise
We support Nigerian-owned manufacturing businesses in the U.S. with legal counsel on operational, financial, regulatory, and environmental matters.
Our experience covers sectors such as automotive, chemical, industrial machinery, medical devices, and food processing, offering practical legal solutions at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Federal Public Policy & Advocacy
Sydney Legal PC helps Nigerian businesses engage with U.S. policymakers to protect and advance their interests.
Our team stays abreast of regulatory changes and provides strategic counsel on legislative issues, helping clients effectively advocate before federal, state, and local governments.
Government Investigations and Enforcement Defense
We represent Nigerian businesses and executives in the U.S. facing Federal government investigations or enforcement actions.
Our attorneys, with backgrounds in federal agencies and law enforcement, provide robust defense strategies in cases involving regulatory violations, white-collar crime, and internal investigations, protecting your company’s reputation and mitigating legal risks.
Why Nigerian Businesses Work With Us
We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing Nigerian companies in the U.S. market. Our attorneys are experienced not only in U.S. legal frameworks but also in the cultural and commercial nuances of doing business as a Nigerian entity abroad. This insight allows us to provide more targeted, strategic guidance that aligns with our clients' business goals.
Over the years, we have supported numerous Nigerian companies with legal counsel on issues such as foreign investment, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, technology transfer, intellectual property protection, labor relations, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance.
