International Law Firm in Nigeria & USA
Elesinmogun & Egwuatu, Attorneys at Law
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1629 K Street Northwest Suite 300 Washington, District of Columbia 20006 USA |
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(202) 349-3977
(202) 331-3759
www.eandelawyers.com
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Law Firm Overview
At Elesinmogun & Egwuatu, we aim to assist African companies capitalize on opportunities and minimize on risks when doing business in the USA and vice-versa. We provide clients with competent immigration work especially for companies looking to transfer their staff and families to their US subsidiary or branch. Foreign investors have been cautious about investing in African countries because of corruption, armed conflicts and lack of the necessary information to facilitate trade.
Our practice conducts the necessary due diligence or "Know your customer documentation" for customers looking to engage in transatlantic business and multilateral agreements. We do all the groundwork for the companies to ensure that their risks are minimized and they take prudent steps in achieving their goals. There is a great opportunity to enhance multilateral business between the US and African countries. Elesinmogun & Egwuatu is a major conduit for facilitating advantageous transactions between the continents thereby improving social and business relations.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Description
Our practice includes:- Corporate Compliance
We assist clients in navigating the international corporate compliance arena. Our team has the requisite experience and knowledge in conducting due diligence review for companies investing in Nigeria. E & E lawyers are well versed in the laws of different jurisdictions and can bring a global perspective to handling international compliance matters. We are experienced in conducting cross-border compliance investigations, local bribery legislations, anti-money laundry laws and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
- International Trade
The firm aims to assist companies capitalize on opportunities and minimize on risks associated with international trade. We also have extensive experience in representing corporations in the formulation of investment and international competitive policies to promote their business objectives. Our team keeps our clients informed about import, export and trade regulations. We assist our clients with import compliance, export licensing and control, trade classification and other government agency requirements. Some of the regulations are complex and are ever changing, we ensure that our clients are constantly updated and advised.
- Real Estate Law
Our real estate team offers a comprehensive range of services in the Nigerian real estate market including: representation of the; different parties in connection with the investments; management of Property; advise our clients on land use regulations and representing our clients in real estate disputes. Our lawyers from inception of transactions to completion, go beyond the traditional role of document preparation and due diligence. They are skilled negotiators that partner with clients to add value and obtain the best result for the client.
- Corporate and Transactional Law
E & E's corporate practice group comprises of a team with experience and knowledge of diverse business transactions. We have lawyers that have both international and local expertise on how to handle unique business transactions. We have wide sector knowledge of industries like Oil and Gas, Energy, Telecommunication, Banking, Construction, Shipping and Aviation. Our corporate law practice represents technology and growth business enterprises, venture capital firms, telecommunication, and investment banks.
- Intellectual Property
Our lawyers are at the forefront of Intellectual Property (IP) protection. Elesinmogun & Egwuatu's international experience is an advantage in the import/export of products into the Nigerian market. We work with the agencies like Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) who are in charge of all importation and exportation of both consumable and non-consumable goods. This makes us a leading IP practice in the Nigerian market. We can be trusted to handle the IP portfolios of multi-national companies that intend to successfully enter and function in the Nigerian market. A key strength of our practice is our presence in both the Nigerian and US market. We understand the culture and politics of the different jurisdictions. We handle: trademarks, patents & designs, products registration, copyrights and registration of domain names.
- Immigration
We provide legal advice/ representation on U.S and Nigerian immigration matters to companies, individuals and governments. Our offices constantly update foreign and domestic clients about changes in immigration laws. We are particularly experienced in handling various business immigration related matters dealing with business formation and obtaining of visas or legal permanent residence (green card) for investors, multinational company transferees, employees of religious and corporate organizations. Our lawyers carefully analyze your immigration needs, advice and assist you in navigating the web of the U.S and Nigerian Immigration and Nationality Laws, taking into consideration your short and long term objectives.
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