Real estate transactions require meticulous attention, legal expertise, and a thorough grasp of property laws and market trends. SHEKINAH provides exceptional legal counsel and representation in real estate and property issues, blending deep legal knowledge with practical business insight to safeguard your interests at every stage.
We support a diverse range of clients, including individual landowners, property developers, institutional investors, estate agents, and construction companies, throughout every stage of the property lifecycle.
Our comprehensive services cover land acquisition, due diligence, title perfection, development agreements, property financing, tenancy issues, real estate investment structuring, and regulatory compliance.
Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, developing, or investing in real estate, we provide comprehensive title investigations, ensuring the property is free from encumbrances, third-party claims, or legal disputes.
Our team expertly drafts and reviews Deeds of Assignment, Tenancy Agreements, Leasehold Agreements, Development and Joint Venture Agreements, along with other vital property documents, ensuring accuracy and strategic insight.
SHEKINAH provides expert strategic dispute resolution for land and property conflicts, including boundary disputes, title claims, compulsory acquisition matters, and landlord-tenant disagreements, employing litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods as needed.
We possess comprehensive expertise in Nigerian laws, including the Land Use Act, Property and Conveyancing Laws, Tenancy Laws, and related land administration regulations.
Our client-focused approach ensures your property transactions are legally sound, efficiently managed, and strategically planned for your benefit.
What We Offer
- Title Investigation & Due DiligenceÂ
– 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 structure
– Construction-related contracts and compliance
Representation in land disputes, trespass, and boundary claims
Mediation, arbitration, and litigation services
Advisory on compulsory acquisition and compensation
With Shekinah LP, clients are assured of expert legal guidance at every stage of the property lifecycle—from acquisition and development to management and dispute resolution. We combine technical legal proficiency with commercial awareness to protect your assets and deliver value.
5. 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)
6. Estate Planning & Property Transfers
– Drafting of Wills and Trusts
– Administration of estates and probate
– Property gifting and succession planning
7. Dispute Resolution in Real Estate Matters
– Advisory on compulsory acquisition and
compensation
– Representation in land disputes, trespass, and
boundary claims
– Mediation, arbitration, and litigation services