About Us

About Us

Who We Are
Famsville is a leading full-service law firm based in Nigeria, offering comprehensive legal solutions to a wide range of local, African, and international businesses across all the major sectors of the economy.

We boast a well-rounded team of experts with extensive cross-border experience and a track record of successfully advising and representing multinationals, leading financial institutions, investors, project sponsors, innovative startups, government agencies, international law firms, and high-net-worth individuals in a wide variety of legal matters.

Famsville has a reputation for being a one-stop shop for our clients, providing deep expertise that cuts across diverse areas of law including:

  • Citizenship, Business and Corporate Immigration
  • Company Secretarial and Regulatory Compliance
  • Corporate & Commercial,
  • Employment, Labor & Industrial Law
  • Energy
  • Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Corporate Investigations
  • Intellectual Property
  • Internet & Technology
  • Investigations & White-Collar Crimes
  • Relocation & Compliance
  • Maritime & Transportation
  • Permits & Approvals and document services.
  • Private Wealth Services
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate and Construction
In addition to these core areas, we provide ancillary services to our clients to guarantee the achievement of their objectives.

We pride ourselves on being a Pan-African firm, building strategic alliances and partnerships that enable us deliver exceptional services across major cities in Africa, support international trade and investments to across different sub regions in Africa and ultimately contribute significantly to the growth and advancement of the African continent. We are recognized by the world’s leading legal directories, Chambers Global (Nextlaw Referral Network), and Who’s Who Legal. We rank among the most sought-after legal advisors in the country for our ability to deliver practical, business-focused solutions to even the most complex legal challenges. Our clients consistently give feedback that applaud our excellent and innovative service delivery as well as remarkable culture of timeous delivery.

WHY CHOOSE FAMSVILLE?

  • Full-Service Expertise: We offer a comprehensive range of legal services under one roof, affording you convenience, efficiency, cost savings, and integrated solutions tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
  • Pan-African Reach: With strategic alliances across Africa and beyond, we are able to support your business across whatever your geographies you operate.
  • Internationally Recognized: Consistently ranked by Legal 500, Chambers Global and Who’s Who Legal, we guarantee top-tier legal guidance.
  • Thought Leadership: Multisector Insights and legal analysis from our experts are frequently published in both local and international journals including Mondaq, ICLG, Global Investigations Review (GIR), International Employment Lawyer (IEL), Nigerian Business Regulatory & Guidelines on Financial Services, FSL 100
  • Experienced Team: Our multilingual lawyers possess extensive experience representing multinationals, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize your success, providing practical, business-focused solutions tailored to your specific needs.
  • Innovative Solutions: We continuously develop groundbreaking strategies to address evolving legal challenges in today’s dynamic market.

AFFILIATIONS

  • Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
  • Nigeria Bar Association- Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Employment Lawyers Association
  • International Employment Lawyer (IEL)
  • Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association
  • The Fraud Lawyer Association.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

  • Trusted Partner: We go beyond being legal service providers. We become integral partners to your business, offering strategic guidance and introductions.
  • Collegiate & Flexible Culture: We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring open communication and responsiveness to your needs.
  • Detailed & Experienced: We meticulously analyze your situation, drawing from our rich experience to deliver the most effective legal solutions.

OUR APPROACH:

At Famsville, our approach to legal representation goes beyond just our expertise. It is centered around our commitment to client satisfaction and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes. We delve deep into your business, understanding your goals, objectives, and unique market landscape before we draft bespoke legal solutions to meet your specific needs. This allows us to:

    • Develop practical and commercially-sound strategies.
    • Assemble a dedicated team with the right skill set for your specific needs.
    • Provide clear and concise communication throughout the engagement.
    • Offer value-driven solutions to navigate complex legal challenges.
    • Deconceptualize legal complexities, ensuring your complete understanding.
▪ Advising the world’s biggest social media platform on complex immigration requirements for its employees in Nigeria ▪ Advised one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and other companies on immigration compliance as it relates to its employees in Nigeria. ▪ Assisted and obtained STR visas and CERPACS on behalf of employees of a leading security outfit in Nigeria. ▪ Advised and prepared a legal opinion for a multinational on immigration related issues in Nigeria. ▪ Assisted with internal and external audits for companies with expatriates to ensure compliance to immigration laws and regulations. ▪ Successfully facilitated and conducted in house immigration training for a leading Oil and Gas Company. ▪ Processed and obtained work permit visa for a multinational company in the Manufacturing industry. ▪ Processed and obtained expatriate quotas for companies in the Aviation Sector and other sectors. ▪ Processed and obtained business permit for one of the leading lab and diagnostic companies in Nigeria. ▪ Processing of Nigerian citizenship (Naturalization, Special Immigrant Status, and wives) for expatriates ▪ Representation of clients before MDAs Example Text 2 Example Text 3
▪ Advising the world’s biggest social media platform on complex immigration requirements for its employees in Nigeria ▪ Advised one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and other companies on immigration compliance as it relates to its employees in Nigeria. ▪ Assisted and obtained STR visas and CERPACS on behalf of employees of a leading security outfit in Nigeria. ▪ Advised and prepared a legal opinion for a multinational on immigration related issues in Nigeria. ▪ Assisted with internal and external audits for companies with expatriates to ensure compliance to immigration laws and regulations. ▪ Successfully facilitated and conducted in house immigration training for a leading Oil and Gas Company. ▪ Processed and obtained work permit visa for a multinational company in the Manufacturing industry. ▪ Processed and obtained expatriate quotas for companies in the Aviation Sector and other sectors. ▪ Processed and obtained business permit for one of the leading lab and diagnostic companies in Nigeria. ▪ Processing of Nigerian citizenship (Naturalization, Special Immigrant Status, and wives) for expatriates ▪ Representation of clients before MDAs Example Text 2 Example Text 3

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