Contract Drafting and Due Diligence Review for Young Lawyers
This foundational course is designed for young lawyers seeking to build practical skills in corporate and commercial practice. You will learn how to draft clear, effective and enforceable commercial agreements, conduct legal due diligence reviews for equity transactions, and identify and avoid common drafting pitfalls through practical examples and real-life drafting samples. The course focuses on the drafting and negotiation of Shareholders’ Agreements and Share Subscription Agreements, while exploring the relationship between due diligence findings and transaction documentation. Particular emphasis will be placed on how legal, regulatory and commercial risks identified during due diligence are addressed through contractual protections and transaction structures.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 15,000
Due Diligence for Financing Transactions
This practical course provides an introduction to the purpose and conduct of legal due diligence in financing transactions. You will gain an understanding of the roles of lenders, borrowers, transaction counsel, and coordinating advisers, the scope of a financing due diligence review, and how financing due diligence differs from due diligence conducted in equity transactions. The course also explores the relationship between internal and external counsel and the effective management of due diligence workstreams. Through a practical examination of financing transactions, you will learn how to scope and conduct a due diligence review, identify legal, regulatory and commercial risks, assess transaction documents, and prepare clear, commercially focused due diligence reports. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding what lenders and borrowers require from the due diligence process and how lawyers can deliver advice that supports informed lending and credit decisions.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 15,000
Due Diligence for Project Finance Transactions:
Project finance transactions present unique legal and commercial risks and require a distinct approach to due diligence. This course provides you with a practical framework for conducting legal due diligence in project finance transactions, examining the characteristics of project finance structures, particularly their non-recourse or limited recourse nature, and the implications for legal risk assessment, transaction structuring and documentation. You will explore the roles of key project stakeholders, including sponsors, lenders, contractors, offtakers and regulators, and examine the different risk profiles of greenfield and brownfield projects. The course will also cover the legal due diligence process, including the review of title to project assets, regulatory, environmental and permitting requirements, material project contracts, and the identification and allocation of risks across transaction documents, equipping you with the practical skills required to support project finance transactions effectively.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 25,000
Equity Transaction Advisory
This practical course introduces you to the key legal workstreams involved in equity transactions, with a focus on due diligence, transaction structuring and risk allocation. During the course, you will examine the purpose of legal due diligence, learn how to effectively manage and coordinate the due diligence process, and develop an understanding of how due diligence findings influence transaction negotiations and documentation. The course will also explore the negotiation of representations and warranties, the role of conditions precedent and conditions subsequent in transaction structuring, and the management of conditions precedent (CP) and conditions subsequent (CS) processes. You will also learn how to draft and review disclosure letters, including their purpose, content and limitations, while gaining practical insight into how these tools are used to identify, allocate, and manage risk in equity transactions.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 15,000
Negotiating Representations and Warranties
Representations and warranties are among the most heavily negotiated provisions in corporate and commercial transactions, playing a critical role in the allocation of risk between the parties. This course provides you with a practical understanding of how representations and warranties are developed, drafted and negotiated, including the use of qualifications, disclosures, carve-outs and other mechanisms for managing and allocating risk. Through practical case studies based on real transaction scenarios, you will learn how to identify key issues, negotiate representations and warranties effectively, and develop strategies for limiting liability while protecting your client’s commercial objectives. By working through common transactional challenges, you will gain hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating provisions that balance legal protection with deal certainty.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 7,500
A Deep Dive into the Shareholders Agreement
A Shareholdersâ Agreement is a key tool for regulating the relationship between shareholders and establishing the framework for ownership, decision-making and future growth of a company. This course provides a practical guide to understanding the purpose and role of shareholdersâ agreements, including how they address ownership transfers, governance arrangements, funding obligations and exit strategies. The course also explores key provisions, including shareholder rights and obligations, reserved matters, transfer restrictions, funding mechanisms and exit provisions, equipping participants with the skills to structure robust and practical agreements. You will learn how to draft and negotiate commercially effective shareholdersâ agreements, with a focus on aligning contractual arrangements with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and the companyâs constitution.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 7,500
Understanding the Purpose of Drafting and Negotiating a Formal Legal Opinion
Legal opinions are among the most important documents produced in corporate and commercial transactions, yet they are often misunderstood by junior practitioners. This course provides a practical introduction to the purpose, structure and content of formal legal opinions, including who may rely on them, the scope of the opinions given, and the responsibilities assumed by the issuing lawyer. With the course, you will explore the key components of a formal legal opinion, the role of assumptions, qualifications and liability limitations, and the negotiation of opinion requests in transactional practice. The course will also distinguish formal legal opinions from legal advice provided in response to client enquiries, helping you develop a clear understanding of when and why each is used.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
NGN 5,000
Introduction to the New Tax Regime
Nigeria’s tax landscape has undergone significant reform, with far-reaching implications for businesses, employers, startups and professional advisers. This course provides a practical overview of the new tax regime, examining the key changes introduced by the reforms, how they differ from the previous framework, and the legal and commercial considerations arising from the evolving tax environment. You will explore the consolidation of taxing powers in the Nigeria Revenue Service, developments in companies’ income tax, personal income tax, withholding tax and VAT administration, the operation of the Significant Economic Presence rules for digital taxation, tax incentives available to startups and qualifying entities, and the scope of tax exemptions. The course will also examine reporting and filing obligations, electronic compliance systems and other administrative innovations, equipping you with a practical understanding of the new regime and its implications for businesses and their advisers.
Self-paced | Video + SlidesÂ
