The Firm
Precision counsel, built for builders.
Altezza Legal exists for the companies doing the hard, physical, ambitious work of building Nigeria's next economy — and for the founders and boards who lead them.
“Great companies are not built on handshakes. They are built on structures that survive scrutiny, contracts that anticipate conflict, and governance that earns trust before it is tested.”
Who we are
A Lagos-based corporate, compliance and commercial law firm advising founders, boards and investors across Nigeria's most demanding sectors — from first term sheet to market leadership.
How we work
We sit on your side of the table. Commercially fluent, regulator-aware and allergic to ambiguity, we translate legal complexity into decisions your team can act on the same day.
How We Engage
A process with no surprises.
- 01
Listen & Diagnose
A structured intake session maps your commercial goals, exposure and timeline before any advice is drafted.
- 02
Structure & Advise
You receive a clear written opinion — options, risks, and our recommendation — in plain language, not legalese.
- 03
Negotiate & Paper
We lead or support the negotiation, then draft agreements engineered to hold under pressure.
- 04
Monitor & Defend
Ongoing compliance calendars, filings and board support keep the structure sound as you scale.
Ready When You Are
Put your next move on solid ground.
One conversation is usually enough to know whether we are the right counsel for your venture. It costs nothing to find out.