LegalWorks Associates is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm providing strategic, practical, and results-driven legal solutions to businesses, investors, and institutions across Nigeria and beyond.
LegalWorks Associates is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm in Nigeria, providing strategic, practical, and commercially focused legal solutions to businesses, investors, and institutions. We are known for our responsive approach, attention to detail, and ability to deliver clear legal guidance across complex transactions and disputes.
Our practice spans corporate advisory, banking and finance, energy and infrastructure, real estate, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and emerging areas such as fintech and data protection. We work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives and provide solutions that are legally sound, commercially viable, and results-driven.
With decades of combined experience, our lawyers combine deep industry knowledge with a hands-on, client-focused approach. We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and building long-term relationships founded on trust and consistent delivery.
Lead Partner, LegalWorks Associates
Our team brings decades of combined legal experience across corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, energy, infrastructure, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, delivering practical and results-driven legal solutions.
We work closely with every client to understand their business objectives and provide tailored legal strategies that address complex challenges while remaining commercially sound and efficient.
We are committed to providing clear, honest, and ethical legal advice, ensuring our clients are fully informed at every stage and confident in the decisions made on their behalf.
Lead Partner - Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining and Transportation
Franklyn Osezuah Ufuah is the Founding Partner of LegalWorks Associates with extensive experience spanning Energy, Mining, Transportation, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, and Shipping. He advises local and international clients on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, project development, and dispute resolution across multiple sectors.
He has acted for a wide range of clients including major oil and gas companies, power sector participants, mining operators, financial institutions, transporters, freight forwarders, and service companies across the hydrocarbons value chain. His expertise covers licensing, acquisitions, project finance, regulatory approvals, asset disposal, and cross-border transactions.
Franklyn has significant experience in oil and gas acquisitions, power generation and infrastructure projects, shipping and maritime transactions, and mining sector investments. He regularly advises on governance, compliance, environmental and regulatory issues, contract negotiation, and risk management for large-scale projects.
Partner - Corporate and Commercial Law | Commercial Litigation
Matthew Karieren is a Partner at LegalWorks Associates and heads the firm’s Corporate Services and Dispute Resolution practice. He has extensive experience advising corporate clients, financial institutions, and public sector entities on corporate advisory, banking and finance, structured transactions, and complex commercial disputes.
He is regularly engaged by banks and financial institutions on matters relating to banking operations, loan recovery, debt restructuring, and regulatory compliance. Matthew is also an astute commercial litigator and seasoned arbitrator, with strong advocacy experience before superior courts of record in Nigeria.
Matthew has acted for and advised Nigerian banks, foreign firms, public and private sector entities, and corporate organizations across various industries. His advisory work spans mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contract negotiations, and dispute management, while his litigation practice covers banking disputes, commercial claims, and corporate litigation.
Our clients trust us to deliver clear, strategic, and commercially focused legal solutions. From complex transactions to dispute resolution, we are committed to providing dependable counsel and measurable outcomes that support long-term business success.
Energy Services Company
LegalWorks Associates provided exceptional legal guidance throughout our transaction. Their attention to detail, commercial insight, and responsiveness gave us confidence at every stage.
Financial Services Firm
The team demonstrated deep understanding of corporate and regulatory issues and delivered clear, practical advice. Their professionalism and commitment to results truly set them apart.
Real Estate Development Company
We value LegalWorks Associates for their integrity, strategic thinking, and ability to handle complex legal matters efficiently. They remain a trusted legal partner to our business.
We provide clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice tailored to your objectives. Whether you require corporate advisory, transaction support, or dispute resolution, our team is ready to assist with professionalism and discretion.
Listed below are some of our clients we have worked for over the years.
