Shekinah delivers top-tier legal advisory and representation in real estate and property matters, combining legal depth with practical business acumen to protect your interests every step of the way.
Navigating Nigeria’s dynamic real estate and property landscape requires trusted legal expertise, meticulous due diligence, and a comprehensive understanding of land-related legislation and commercial realities. Shekinah offers strategic and solution-oriented legal support across the full spectrum of real estate and property law.
Since inception, we have assisted a wide range of clients—including private investors, corporate developers, landowners, construction firms, property managers, and institutional clients—with sound legal guidance that secures their transactions, protects their interests, and ensures compliance with Nigeria’s ever-evolving regulatory framework.
Whether you are acquiring land, developing commercial or residential property, leasing premises, or resolving complex title or boundary disputes, our team brings clarity, precision, and proactive risk management to each engagement.
Our deep understanding of the Land Use Act, Property and Conveyancing Laws, Tenancy Laws, Urban and Regional Planning Laws, and relevant state land policies allows us to deliver tailored legal solutions that meet both business and legal objectives.
✅ What We Offer – Real Estate & Property Legal Services
- Title Investigation & Due Diligence
- Comprehensive title verification
- Search and inspection at the Lands Registry
- Review of survey plans and land documents
- Litigation and encumbrance checks
- Property Acquisition & Disposal
- Advisory on legal acquisition of land
- Drafting and perfection of Deeds of Assignment, Contracts of Sale, and Conveyance
- Obtaining Governor’s Consent and Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)
- Leasehold & Tenancy Transactions
- Drafting and negotiation of lease agreements
- Tenancy structuring and legal advisory
- Recovery of premises and landlord-tenant dispute resolution
- Real Estate Project Structuring
- Joint venture and development agreements
- Legal advisory on real estate investment structures
- Construction-related contracts and compliance
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Registration of land interests and title perfection
- Environmental, planning, and development compliance
- Liaison with government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Lands, Town Planning Authorities)
- Estate Planning & Property Transfers
- Drafting of Wills and Trusts
- Administration of estates and probate
- Property gifting and succession planning
- Dispute Resolution in Real Estate Matters
- Representation in land disputes, trespass, and boundary claims
- Mediation, arbitration, and litigation services
- Advisory on compulsory acquisition and compensation
We provide legal clarity from title investigations to post-acquisition compliance, ensuring our clients avoid costly pitfalls and disputes.
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