Shehu Wada & Co. has developed an outstanding reputation in providing legal services in banking and finance including Islamic finance. Our firm offers comprehensive solutions to both conventional financial institutions and clients seeking Sharia-compliant financial structures.
We provide legal advice on banking regulations, helping financial institutions navigate the complex regulatory environment in Nigeria and internationally. Our services include ensuring compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directives, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and global standards such as Basel III. We assist with licensing, corporate governance, and other regulatory matters critical to operating within the banking sector.
We advise clients on debt financing transactions, including the issuance of bonds, notes, and other debt instruments. Our firm also provides legal guidance on debt restructuring, assisting financially distressed companies in negotiating with creditors and implementing restructuring plans to restore financial health.
We guide clients through insolvency processes, ensuring compliance with Nigerian insolvency laws and protecting the interests of stakeholders. Our services include advising on liquidation, administration, receivership, and voluntary arrangements, with a focus on minimizing losses and maximizing asset recovery.
Our firm assists in structuring and executing corporate and project finance transactions, ensuring that all legal, regulatory, and financial requirements are met. We guide clients through syndicated lending, project finance deals, and cross-border financing, ensuring the best possible terms for their financing needs.
We represent creditors in insolvency proceedings, ensuring their interests are protected throughout the process. This includes securing their claims, advising on enforcement options, and negotiating settlements or repayment plans that maximize recovery.
When corporate recovery is not feasible, we provide legal assistance in the orderly liquidation or winding-up of a company. We ensure that assets are distributed according to the legal hierarchy, with a focus on safeguarding the interests of creditors, employees, and other stakeholders.
Shehu Wada & Co. is a leading provider of legal services in Islamic finance. We offer advisory services to clients seeking Sharia-compliant financial solutions, including the structuring of products such as Murabaha (cost-plus financing), Sukuk (Islamic bonds), Ijara (leasing agreements), and Musharaka (partnership arrangements). Our expertise ensures that Islamic financial institutions comply with Sharia principles, while also meeting their business objectives.
Business rescue focuses on rehabilitating a financially distressed company to restore it to profitability, often through restructuring and operational changes. Insolvency, on the other hand, involves a legal process to liquidate or wind up a company’s affairs when it cannot pay its debts, ensuring fair treatment of creditors.
A company may qualify for business rescue if it is financially distressed but has a reasonable prospect of recovery through restructuring or other measures. Our legal experts can assess your situation and advise on the best course of action based on your company’s financial condition and applicable laws.