Goldsmiths Solicitors

Goldsmiths Solicitors is a leading business law firm based in Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria.

We are passionate about offering all our clients first-class professional services which is based on commercial realities. Our services are built around the delivery of clear, pragmatic, accurate and commercially aligned advice. We listen to our clients and develop long-term value-adding relationships. Our clients benefit from our thorough understanding of the business environment in which they operate and the challenges they face.

We are proud of our excellent reputation gained over many years of providing first class legal services. With lawyers from diverse international backgrounds, we have developed a reputation as ‘the firm to instruct’ in Nigeria. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our clients’ needs and high expectations. We continue to build on this reputation through the delivery of effective and result-driven service for the benefit of our clients.

Our founding partners are all England & Wales/Nigerian dual qualified solicitors, have lived and practised in both jurisdictions for many years. They have assisted clients in multi-jurisdictional transactions across sub-Saharan Africa. These cross-legal qualifications and experience place us in a very unique position to give our diverse clients unparalleled advice drawing from our many years of international legal practice.

With continued investment in the best qualified members of staff and modern technology, you can be assured that by instructing us, you will receive the best possible legal advice to meet your needs. 

We focus on listening to our clients and on developing long-term partnering arrangements. Our approach is not simply transaction-driven it is about adding value.

We have an excellent track record of working with diverse clients in what can be a challenging and complex operating environment. With two offices in Nigeria and a network of local law firms across sub-Saharan Africa, we understand the local markets and the regulatory, political and economic environments and are able to assist our clients in most countries on the continent.