Our Employment and Immigration practice provides comprehensive support to businesses and organisations on all aspects of labour, employment, and immigration matters in Nigeria. We work closely with clients to navigate complex employment legislation and workforce challenges, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws while supporting effective workforce management.

We advise employers across a wide range of employment issues, including the drafting of employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies, as well as the conduct of due diligence and assurance reviews on employees and contractors. We also assist in the design of employee benefits, incentive and reward schemes, the formulation of remuneration and compensation structures, and provide guidance on employment compliance matters. Our expertise extends to advising on termination, disciplinary and grievance procedures, as well as supporting employee engagement strategies and best practices for managing exits.

In addition, we provide specialised advice on restructuring and redundancies, including guidance on obligations and entitlements under Nigerian law in both individual and collective redundancy situations. We advise on the commercial and practical application of transfer of business provisions and represent employers in dispute resolution proceedings before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, arbitral panels, and other relevant authorities.

Our immigration practice complements these services by offering advice on work permits, visas, and residency requirements for expatriates, as well as business travel arrangements and intra-company transfers. We guide clients on matters relating to citizenship, expatriate quotas, and long-term residence permissions, while also conducting right-to-work checks and compliance audits. We regularly review workforce structures and immigration permission requirements to ensure that businesses remain compliant and well-positioned to manage their expatriate workforce.

Our Employment and Immigration team is committed to delivering clear, practical, and business-focused solutions that help employers manage their workforce effectively, comply with Nigerian legal requirements, and support mobility and immigration needs within the Nigerian context.