Beacon Chambers provides comprehensive legal counsel on real estate acquisitions, property development, commercial leasing, mortgages, trust, inheritance and succession and construction financing across Nigeria.
We assist property developers, institutional investors and private individuals in navigating the complexities of the Land Use Act and every other extant Nigerian legislation on land. Our Property legal team conducts title verification searches at land registries, drafts transactional deeds and secures necessary administrative approvals including Governor/F.C.T. Minister's Consent, Statutory Right of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), registration of titles to land, perfection of mortgages, registration of assents, perfection of leases, e.t.c..
Detailed Real Estate Scope
- Title Verification & Due Diligence: Conducting searches at Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and state land registries to verify ownership of land and check for encumbrances.
- Perfection of Title: Processing applications for Governor's Consent, F.C.T. Minister's Consent, registering Deeds of Assignment, Mortgages, and Leases, and securing Certificate of Occupancy (C. of O.), Statutory Right of Occupancy (R. of O.), e.t.c..
- Development & Joint Ventures: Structuring joint-venture development agreements (JVDAs), property investment trusts, and development financing arrangements.
- Property Disputes & Tenancies: Representing landlords and tenants in tenancy disputes, recovery of premises, boundary disputes, and land ownership litigation.
Abuja & Nationwide Property Advisory
Our firm is strategically located in Abuja, enabling us to expedite land administration procedures at the Abuja Geographical Information System (A.G.I.S.) in the F.C.T., Abuja. We also maintain a reliable network across State Land Registries to handle nationwide property portfolios, ensuring transactions close securely and without administrative delays or hitches.
Regulatory and Statutory Framework
We represent and guide clients through compliance requirements set by key regulatory bodies and statutes, including:
- Land Use Act, 1978
- Recovery of Premises Act, 1945 (or Recovery of Premises Law of various States)
- Stamp Duties Act, 1939 (as amended)
- Mortgage Institutions Act, 1989
- e.t.c.
verified_user Chambers Standard of Engagement
At David C. Maduka & Co. (Beacon Chambers), every instruction is managed with utmost confidentiality, rigorous analysis of regulatory parameters, and detailed advocacy. We provide transparent billing estimates, comprehensive case briefings, and a committed legal partner assigned specifically to your portfolio.