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C and D Law Firm

Decisive Counsel. Uncommon Diligence. Results That Hold Up.

We advise businesses, founders and families across Nigeria with the clarity of a commercial partner and the discipline of a courtroom advocate.

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Who We Are

A firm built for the way business is actually done

C and D Law Firm is a full-service legal practice serving domestic and international clients from Nigeria. We were founded on a simple conviction: legal advice is only valuable when it is timely, commercially aware and written in language a client can act on immediately.

From incorporation and regulatory compliance to high-stakes disputes, our lawyers work as an extension of your team — anticipating exposure before it appears on a balance sheet, and defending your position with rigour when it matters most.

15+

Years of practice

600+

Matters handled

24/7

Client access

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Practice Areas

We've Got You Covered

Corporate & Commercial

Structuring, incorporation and governance advice that lets founders and boards move at commercial speed without inheriting legal risk.

Dispute Resolution

Trial-ready advocacy across Nigerian courts, arbitral tribunals and mediation tables — built on preparation, not posturing.

Company Secretarial & Compliance

CAC filings, statutory registers, TIN validation and annual returns handled end-to-end so your company stays permanently in good standing.

Real Estate & Property

Title verification, perfection, leases and development agreements that protect your investment long after the ink dries.

Intellectual Property

Trademarks, copyright and brand enforcement strategies that turn your creative and commercial output into defensible assets.

Energy, Tax & Regulatory

Sector-aware counsel on licensing, tax exposure and regulator engagement for businesses operating in Nigeria's most scrutinised markets.

Our People

Meet The Team

Chike D. Okafor, Managing Partner at C and D Law Firm

Chike D. Okafor

Managing Partner

Adaeze Balogun, Partner, Corporate Advisory at C and D Law Firm

Adaeze Balogun

Partner, Corporate Advisory

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We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

From the first consultation to the final filing, you always know where your matter stands. No silence, no jargon, no surprises on the invoice.

We Will Assist You In Any Issue And Conflict

Every decision is made with you, and we explain exactly how each one shapes the outcome of your case before it is taken.

Insights

Our Publications

August 4, 2026

Incorporation in Nigeria: What CAMA 2020 Really Demands of Founders

A practical breakdown of share capital thresholds, statutory filings and the post-incorporation obligations most new companies discover too late.

July 22, 2026

Drafting Commercial Contracts That Survive a Nigerian Courtroom

Why boilerplate clauses fail under scrutiny, and how deliberate drafting of jurisdiction, force majeure and termination terms changes outcomes.

July 9, 2026

Trademark Protection for Nigerian Businesses in a Digital Market

How brands can secure, monitor and enforce their marks across marketplaces and social platforms before infringement becomes expensive.

Tell us what you're facing

Send us a brief note about your matter and a member of our team will respond within one business day.

hello@cndlawfirm.com · +234 800 000 0000 · Abuja, Nigeria