Complex Legal Challenges Understood. Innovative Solutions Delivered.
With the rapid growth of digital finance, our FinTech department helps clients stay ahead of regulatory developments. We assist online moneylenders in obtaining the necessary licenses to operate legally and maintain compliance with Nigeria’s evolving fintech laws. Our lawyers also act as a liaison between clients and regulatory bodies such as the EFCC and CBN, ensuring smooth navigation of audits, investigations, or compliance queries. We are known for helping clients avoid regulatory pitfalls while scaling innovation.
Our dedication to excellence and strategic approach has resulted in an exceptional track record of successful outcomes for our clients across all practice areas.
At Pelican Crest, our Fintech and Regulations Team stands at the cutting edge of financial innovation and regulatory compliance. As technology continues to reshape the financial landscape, we help clients navigate the evolving legal framework with foresight, agility, and strategic precision. Whether you're a startup launching a digital payment solution, a financial institution adopting blockchain, or a multinational adapting to cross-border compliance requirements, our guidance ensures you stay ahead—safely and legally.
Financial technology is not just fast-paced—it's also heavily scrutinized. From licensing and data protection to anti-money laundering (AML), securities compliance, and consumer protection, the regulatory environment can be a maze. That’s why our team combines deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of how fintech businesses operate. We help our clients turn legal complexities into competitive advantages, ensuring that innovation and compliance go hand in hand.
Our lawyers advise on a wide spectrum of issues, including licensing under local and international frameworks, structuring compliant fintech products, crypto-assets and token regulations, embedded finance, cross-border payments, and Central Bank regulations. We work closely with regulators, monitor policy developments, and provide strategic insights that align our clients’ operations with the demands of an ever-shifting legal environment.
What sets us apart is our ability to integrate legal foresight with business fluency. We don’t just interpret the law—we help you make it work for your innovation. With a multidisciplinary team that includes compliance professionals, corporate lawyers, and financial regulation specialists, we build tailored legal strategies that minimize risk and support growth.
At Pelican Crest, we believe that legal support should empower innovation, not hinder it. Whether you are scaling a fintech solution, exploring partnerships with financial institutions, or preparing for regulatory audits, our Fintech and Regulations Team is here to guide you every step of the way. With clarity, confidence, and a commitment to excellence, we help you move forward—legally, securely, and strategically.
Pelican Crest LP is one of the largest and most reputable commercial law firms in Africa, with unrivalled depth of experience.