Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory

The Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory (CCBA) Practice Area at Pelican Crest LP offers strategic legal and business advisory services to companies across sectors. We help clients navigate regulatory frameworks, mitigate risks, and scale with confidence. Our lawyers serve as solution architects, working closely with startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to structure deals, ensure compliance, and foster sustainable growth.

Our advisory services cover corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, joint ventures, business restructuring, and company secretarial services. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding operations, CCBA ensures every legal foundation is solid and aligned with your goals.

From incorporation and structuring to contract negotiation and policy review, we partner with our clients to create business strategies backed by strong legal frameworks. With industry-specific insights and agile thinking, our CCBA team delivers tailored advice that empowers confident decision-making.

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Strategic Business Law Advisory Across Nigeria

The Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory (CCBA) Practice at Pelican Crest LP provides forward-thinking legal and business solutions to startups, SMEs, and established companies across Nigeria.

We’ve structured and negotiated high-value commercial contracts, advised on regulatory compliance, and supported clients through complex business restructurings and joint ventures. Our work empowers businesses to scale responsibly, minimize legal exposure, and unlock growth with confidence and legal clarity.

Who we represent

    • Startups & SMEs
    • Entrepreneurs & Executives
    • Corporations & Multinational Companies
    • Investors & Regulated Entities
    • Corporate & Business Advisory
    • Regulatory Compliance

Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory

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Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory

Business advisory services

1. Corporate Structuring & Business Formation

We guide entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies through optimal corporate structuring, including business registration, governance frameworks, shareholding arrangements, and compliance with CAC and other regulatory bodies.

2. Commercial Contract Advisory

Our team drafts and reviews a wide range of commercial contracts—vendor agreements, service-level contracts, franchise arrangements, NDAs, and more—to ensure legal enforceability and protection of business interests.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

We support clients with industry-specific licensing, regulatory approvals, and ongoing compliance with legal frameworks (NITDA, SEC, NOTAP, CBN, etc.), including data privacy and financial reporting obligations.

4. Business Advisory & Risk Management

We provide strategic legal counsel for operations, risk analysis, dispute prevention, and internal policy design to support scalability, operational continuity, and legal resilience.

5. Investment & Transaction Support

Our services cover legal due diligence, term sheet structuring, shareholder agreements, and capital raise documentation for private equity, venture funding, and other investment transactions.

6. Corporate Governance Compliance

We assist businesses in implementing governance policies, board compliance mechanisms, Corporate Governance frameworks aligned with global best practices.

We deliver sector-specific corporate advisory solutions to support growth, compliance, and sustainability for emerging and established businesses in Nigeria.

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Team Profile

TEMITAYO OGUNYEMI

TEMITAYO OGUNYEMI

HEAD, CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS ADVISORY PRACTICE AREA

Temitayo Ogunyemi is a seasoned legal professional with a multidisciplinary background in Corporate & Commercial law, Tax Advisory, Strategic Business Consulting etc. She currently leads the Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory Practice Area at Pelican Crest LP where she advises a diverse portfolio of clients including startups, SMEs, corporations and high-net worth individuals on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. Her unique ability to integrate legal, commercial and tax perspectives enables her to deliver holistic and commercially sound solutions tailored to each client’s operational realities and growth objectives.

  • Qualifications: LL.B (University of Ibadan), B.L (NLS Yenagoa), ACTI
  • Position: Head, Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory Practice Area
  • Memberships: Nigerian Bar Association, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Olubunmi Abosede Apantaku

FUNMILAYO ADEGBOLA ISAAC

ADMIN

With a strong background in legal administration and office management, Funmilayo Adegbola Isaac plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our firm. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, they oversee daily administrative functions, coordinate schedules, maintain client records, and support the legal team with seamless workflow solutions.

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Our Practice Groups

At Pelicancrest , our law firm is divided into the following specialized practice groups
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Dispute Resolution – Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Entertainment and Intellectual Property
Data Protection and Privacy
Corporate Commercial and Business Advisory
Property – Sales, Lease, Management, and Products