Many of our corporate, banking, securities and real estate transactions have been tax-driven, and we have done extensive contentious work for leading taxpayers. Our tax experts advise clients on diverse range of tax issues in Nigeria. These include Federal, Corporate and Individual Taxation, Petroleum Sector taxation, General tax liabilities such as Value Added tax and Capital Gains tax, General Tax Planning and Tax Litigation, etc.
We have also advised real estate developers and other investors on structures to manage their exposure to capital gains tax, income tax, stamp duty and the diverse State (as distinct from Federal) taxes that would ordinarily burden their transactions. Our tax practice is second to none in Nigeria. Peers and clients alike recognize our tax lawyers for their creativity and skillful resolution of difficult tax controversies. Our tax group enjoys a deserved reputation for high quality work.
We have counselled several corporate taxpayers on informal attempts to resolve their differences with the authorities, usually in respect of withholding tax, pay-as-you-earn deductions and stamp duty. We have also represented a number of the nation’s largest taxpayers and leading tax accountants in both informal administrative proceedings and in litigation in the courts at every level.