Abuja

Abuja

Dentons ACAS-Law

2nd Floor, Abia House, Michika Street
Central Business District
Abuja FCT,
Nigeria

P +234 0209 292 4907

http://www.dentonsacaslaw.com/

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Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991 and is located in the country’s center. The first planned city to be built in Nigeria and the site was chosen for its central location, easy accessibility, mild climate, low population density and the availability of land for future expansion. Abuja is home to the country’s National Assembly Complex, the Supreme Court and the Presidential Complex – the residence and offices of the Nigerian president. The city’s skyline is characterized by the looming Aso Rock, an enormous monolith.

Over the past several decades, Abuja has undergone rapid urbanization and the real estate sector, which has attracted local and foreign investment, is a major driver of the city’s economy. Supported by rapid population growth, rising GDP and expanding household consumption, a wide offering of opportunities have arisen across construction, mining, agriculture and information and communications technology.

In April 2021, Dentons combined with leading Nigerian law firm Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun ("ACAS-Law") on the 30th anniversary of the ACAS-Law’s founding. This historic combination is the first of its kind in Nigeria and the result of a longstanding and solid relationship, developed over several years, between the two firms.

Dentons ACAS-Law comprises 54 lawyers who have developed considerable legal expertise and accumulated a wealth of knowledge covering various sectors of the Nigerian economy. The firm’s lawyers provide seamless services across its head office in Lagos and branch offices in Port Harcourt and Abuja and are qualified to practice as barristers and solicitors in all the States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dentons ACAS-Law is recognized as the market leader in oil and gas advisory services in Nigeria and continues to gain global recognition for our specialist services in:

Banking and Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Energy and Natural Resources
Infrastructure
Project Finance
Media and Entertainment
Shipping and Maritime
Intellectual Property
Tax
Telecommunications
Technology

With sound commercial experience and a pragmatic approach, Dentons ACAS-Law provides you with a competitive edge when entering or operating your business in Africa’s most advanced economy.

Recognition

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Dentons shortlisted for International Law Firm of the Year award in The African Legal Awards 2022

July 5, 2022

Dentons has been shortlisted for five awards by Law.com's African Legal Awards 2022. The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement from within Africa’s legal community.

Insights

Protecting ideas at work: Navigating IP issues in employer-employee relationships

January 27, 2025

Nigeria: Intellectual Property (IP) issues have become increasingly important in the employer-employee relationship, both globally and in Nigeria. As technology and innovation continue to reshape various industries, the question of who owns the work created by employees in the course of employment has become a focal point.

The role of Competition Law in the CBN’s Recapitalization Programme

July 24, 2024

Nigeria: One of the most important considerations for growth in any economy is the maintenance of a stable financial system. Banks are typically the most prominent component of any financial structure and prioritising the maintenance of a stable and reliable banking system is of utmost importance.

VAT considerations in international sale and purchase of vessels in Nigeria

July 23, 2024

Nigeria: In the shipping industry, vessels are sold and purchased either new built, second-hand or as scraps. Transactions in the second-hand market shift ownership of existing vessels between different shipowners or shipping companies.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons recognized as a leader in Patent law by IAM PATENT1000

June 21, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has received 20 individual lawyer recommendations across nine jurisdictions and 11 firm recommendations in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000. The accolade recognizes the top-quality work of Dentons’ global Intellectual Property and Technology practice in the area of patent litigation, transactions, and prosecution.

Dentons launches combination with Zaanouni in Tunisia

October 24, 2022

Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Tunisian law firm, Zaanouni Law Firm & Associates. The launch coincides with the tenth anniversary of the announcement of the creation of Dentons and follows the announcement of Dentons' combination with Link Legal in India — marking the first global law firm to combine with a law firm in India.