Useful
We measure our advice by its usefulness to the client, not merely its complexity.
About us
Legal depth with a practical point of view.
We combine careful legal analysis with a clear understanding of the businesses and people we advise.
Who we are
Rock & Paper LP is a Nigerian full-service law firm advising businesses, investors, institutions and individuals.
Our team brings experience across transactional, advisory and contentious work, from energy and infrastructure transactions to intellectual property, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, arbitration and litigation.
We work closely with founders, boards and in-house teams. We start by understanding what the client is trying to achieve, identify the legal issues and provide clear, workable solutions.
Our approach
Commercially minded. Deliberately close.
Direct
We communicate clearly about risks, available options and realistic timelines.
Precise
We bring the same care to routine compliance as we do to significant transactions.
Responsive
Our structure allows us to remain accessible and closely involved in every matter.
Selected experience
A broad view of the matter.
Representative matters handled by members of our team before and during their time at the firm.
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Advising through a government-backed gas infrastructure funding process that secured more than US$8 million.
- 02
Company secretarial support to a US$100 million gas investment company.
- 03
Advisory work connected with a gas-to-power facility valued at more than US$80 million.
- 04
Navigating upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas licensing regimes for multiple operators.
- 05
Experience in HKIAC and ad hoc arbitration proceedings involving energy, technology and commercial claims.
- 06
Intellectual property, domain-name and brand-protection matters for local and international businesses.
- 07
Employment and labour advice for financial institutions and corporate organisations.
- 08
Litigation experience across Nigeria for major consumer and technology businesses.
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