Practice Areas – Azaka Associates

Our Practice Areas

At Azaka & Associates, we provide specialized legal support tailored to the oil, gas, and energy sectors. With a deep understanding of industry regulations, operations, and risks, we deliver solutions that are practical, commercially sound, and aligned with your business goals. From contract negotiation to compliance and dispute resolution, we offer strategic legal services that help you operate confidently in complex environments.

Our firm is committed to providing strategic legal solutions that not only ensure compliance but also protect your business interests and drive efficiency.

Contract Drafting,Review & Negotiation

Drafting agreements, including Joint Operating/Venture Agreements (JOAs/JVAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with clients, contractors or communities. Review of Conditional Letter of Award (CLOA), Letter of Intent (LOI), ITT contracts, raise exceptions and clarifications and review of any document that creates binding obligation on our clients.

General Legal & Property Support

We provide end-to-end legal assistance for real estate transactions, lease agreements, and land-related disputes, as well as general legal support for oil and gas operations. This includes supply chain advisory, contract and compliance training across business units, and debt recovery services.

Company Secretarial and Board Director Duties

General support with company secretarial functions ranging from advising on deadlines regulatory filling and holding of meetings, scheduling and holding board meetings, filling documents with the Corporate Affair Commission (CAC) including annual returns or filling for change of board of directors, shareholders or address

Local Content Compliance (NOGICD Act)

Assisting companies with compliance under the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act, prepare/review of local content plan.

Mediation & Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in disputes, including arbitration and regulatory enforcement actions for non-court actions.

Acquisitions & Asset Transactions

Advising on asset acquisitions, divestments, and financial transactions and drafting relevant documents.

Oil & Gas Regulatory Compliance

Advising on local and international oil & gas regulations, licensing, permits, and corporate governance. Assisting with putting together a robust compliance structure and policy.

Employment & Labour Law

Drafting/review of workplace/company policies, review and assessment of wrongful termination and misconduct claims.

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