Financial Intermediation
We act as trusted independent and real-time advisors to financial institutions like banks as well as a variety of sophisticated and institutional investors, including investment banking firms, venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators, angel investors, endowments, pension funds and insurance firms. Our financial intermediation practice combines deep industry knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise, serving clients across Nigeria and Africa. We provide strategic counsel on Corporate & Private Banking, Fund Formation & Fund Operations, Legal Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks and achieve their commercial objectives.
Our team understands the unique challenges facing companies in this sector and delivers practical, business-focused solutions that protect client interests while facilitating growth and innovation. With extensive experience representing leading companies, financial institutions, and investors in financial intermediation matters, Balogun Harold has established itself as a trusted advisor in this sector. Our team's deep understanding of Nigerian law, combined with international best practices, enables us to deliver strategic counsel that helps clients maintain competitive advantage while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to develop comprehensive legal strategies that align with their business goals and support long-term success in Nigeria's dynamic market. Our financial intermediation practice combines deep industry knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise, serving clients across Nigeria and Africa. We provide strategic counsel on Corporate & Private Banking, Fund Formation & Fund Operations, Legal Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory Guidance & Licenses, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks and achieve their commercial objectives.
Our team understands the unique challenges facing companies in this sector and delivers practical, business-focused solutions that protect client interests while facilitating growth and innovation. We work with leading corporations, financial institutions, and investors to structure transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks effectively. With extensive experience representing clients in financial intermediation matters, Balogun Harold has established itself as a trusted advisor in this sector. Our team's deep understanding of Nigerian law, combined with international best practices, enables us to deliver strategic counsel that helps clients maintain competitive advantage while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to develop comprehensive legal strategies that align with their business goals and support long-term success in Nigeria's dynamic market. Our approach emphasizes proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, enabling clients to make informed decisions and achieve their business objectives.
We support our Clients with:
Notable Experience
Partial Risk Guaranteed Standby Letter of Credit
Advised a leading investment bank on a Partial Risk Guaranteed Standby Letter of Credit to be issued by the investment bank acting as L/C Issuing Bank under a USD$150 million Reimbursement and Credit Agreement;
Oil and Gas Asset Acquisition Financing
Advised an indigenous commercial bank in relation to a USD$ 200 Million financing to be provided in conjunction with an international financial institution for the acquisition of oil and gas assets;
Broadband Company Refinance Facility
Advised on the USD100million Refinance Facility to an indigenous broadband company to refinance and restructure its existing debt obligations of circa USD80million and fund the construction of a data center;
Diversified Business Group Debt Refinancing
Advised on US$ 60m debt refinancing of a diversified business group with interests in pharmaceutical, energy, industrial plastic packaging, importation and distribution of consumer goods as well as the agricultural sectors;
ECA-Backed Real Estate Development Financing
Advised on US$107 million ECA-backed financing for the construction and development of the first phase of a mixed use real estate development.
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