Depth Across Disciplines, Excellence in Delivery
At Custodian Legis West Africa, we understand that complex challenges rarely fit neatly into a single legal category. Our practice is structured to provide clients with access to deep, specialist knowledge across interconnected fields—while our **Mobile-Law-Firm** model ensures this expertise is delivered directly to you, wherever you are.
Whether you require advisory support, transactional guidance, regulatory compliance, or advocacy before trial and appellate courts, our team delivers strategic solutions grounded in rigorous legal scholarship and practical experience.
MARITIME, SHIPPING & TRADE LAW
Full service Maritime Law delivery services from shipowners and operators to insurers, ports, and logistics companies. Our team's qualifications in Maritime and trade law and related disciplines ensures world-class expertise in this highly regulated sector
Key Services
- Full Service Maritime Law
- Maritime Claims Management & Recoveries
- Shipping Finance & Maritime Transactions
- Maritime Transactions Risk Management
- Maritime Labour & Seafarer Defence
- LNG/LPG and Cables
- Maritime Logistics & Controls
- Maritime Advisors & Consultants
- Maritime Environmental Consulting
- Exploration & Environmental Protection of the Sea
- Expatriate Quota & Free Zone Facilitator
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
Robust prosecution and defence in criminal trials. We protect the rights of the accused and ensure rigorous representation at every stage of the criminal justice process. Our team is reputably result-oriented in both trial and appellate advocacy, with proven experience across a wide range of criminal matters.
Key Services
- Criminal Defence
- Private Prosecution:
- White-Collar Crime
- Anti-Corruption & Economic Crime
- Appellate Advocacy
- Bail Applications & Pre-Trial Proceedings
ARBITRATION & ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Our team includes experienced arbitrators and practitioners skilled in multi-door courthouse procedures. We resolve disputes efficiently through arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms—saving time, reducing costs, and preserving business relationships.
Key Services
- Domestic & International Arbitration
- Multi-Door Courthouse Practice
- Mediation & Conciliation
- Arbitration Advocacy
- Award Enforcement:
- Arbitration Agreement Drafting
NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES
Our Principal Partner, Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel IGWE, is a Notary Public for Nigeria—a recognition of his integrity, experience, and standing within the legal profession. As a Notary Public, he is authorised to perform a range of official acts essential for business transactions, property transfers, international dealings, and personal legal matters.
Key Services
- Document Authentication & Certification:
- Oaths & Affirmations
- Witnessing Signatures
- Powers of Attorney
- Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
- International Document Certification
- Contract & Deed Execution
- Adoption & Immigration Documents:
ENERGY, CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY LAW
Advising clients on the complex legal frameworks governing energy production, climate responsibility, and sustainable development. Our principal has written extensively on Climate Finance and Carbon Markets, positioning us at the forefront of this evolving field.
Key Services
- Climate Change & Climate Finance Law
- Carbon Markets Advisory
- Transportation, Energy & Sustainability
- Petroleum and Energy Taxation
- LNG/LPG and Cables
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Environmental Compliance & Permitting
COMMERCIAL, PROJECT FINANCE & CORPORATE LAW
Supporting businesses and investors at every stage—from market entry and regulatory compliance to major infrastructure projects and complex corporate transactions.
Key Services
- Project Finance
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Law
- Investment & Trade Facilitation
- Expatriate Quota & Free Zone Facilitator
- Mobile Equipment Leasing (Aircraft, Vessels, Heavy Machinery)
- Technology Transfer
- Tax Law
REAL ESTATE, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY LAW
Protecting physical and intangible assets in an increasingly knowledge-based economy. Comprehensive support for property transactions, IP protection, and technology law
Key Services
- Real Estate Law (Acquisition, Development, Leasing, Disputes)
- Intellectual Property Law (Trademarks, Patents, Copyright)
- IT Law (Software Licensing, Data Protection, E-commerce)
- Technology Transfer
- Franchising & Licensing
TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION LAW
Legal support across the transport and infrastructure sectors—from project conception to completion and operation.
Key Services
- Commercial & Transport Law
- Infrastructure & Construction Law (Including FIDIC Contracts)
- Mobile Equipment Leasing
- Aviation Law
- Logistics & Supply Chain Law
PUBLIC INTEREST, GOVERNANCE & HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
Unwavering custodians of the rule of law. Dedicated to enforcing fundamental rights, combating corruption, and ensuring accountability in governance and development.
Key Services
- Human Rights Enforcement Actions
- Development, Anti-Corruption & Public Interest Litigations
- Community Development Law
- Health Care Law
- Anti-Corruption & Compliance
- Environmental Justice
RESEARCH, ENTERPRISE & ACADEMIC LAW
Specialised legal support for research institutions, universities, and research-driven commercial enterprises—reflecting our principal's deep roots in academia and scholarship.
Integrated Expertise
Integrated Solutions for Complex Challenges
Many matters sit at the intersection of multiple practice areas. A shipping finance transaction may involve maritime law, tax, environmental compliance, and mobile equipment leasing. A climate finance project may require expertise in energy law, carbon markets, project finance, and public interest considerations.
Our strength lies in integrating expertise across sectors, providing seamless, holistic advice that addresses every dimension of your matter.
Why Choose Custodian Legis?
Internationally Trained, Locally Qualified
Advanced degrees from Lund University, WMU, and Malmo University—combined with Nigerian Bar admission and Notary Public status.
Deep Sector Expertise:
From maritime law and climate finance to real estate, technology transfer, and human rights.
Scholar-Practitioners:
Extensive publications and University teaching experience inform our analytical approach and problem solving perspectives to legal practice.
Trial & Appellate Excellence:
Result oriented legal representation at every level of the Nigerian court highrachy
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A Mobile-Law-Firm:
We bring legal excellence to you—wherever you are.
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