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- Suite D14, 87 Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos
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Legal solutions that fit your industry, your stage, and your vision.
Company formation, CAC filings, tax advisory, and founder structuring—everything you need to build on solid legal ground.
Trademark registration, IP audits, brand licensing, and protection for creators, designers, and innovators.
We offer practical legal guidance to help your business stay compliant while unlocking opportunities.
From launch to scale, we help businesses navigate complex tax systems.
Fashion, beauty, content, and influencer legal support: licensing, collaborations, eCommerce terms, and industry-specific protections.
Investor-ready documentation, shareholder agreements, cap table advisory, and compliance strategy.
NDPR/GDPR compliance, platform policies, user terms, and data handling legal strategies.
Corporate, IP, employment, investor, or reputational due diligence for startups, investors, or M&A.
Legal searches, C of O processing, land registry verification, lease agreements, and property sale support.
Witnessing, affidavits, notarisation, power of attorney, and certified legal translations.
We provide end-to-end legal support for cross-border growth, including access to trusted U.S. law firms.
We’ll help you figure it out. Get a free quote within 1 business day.
Looking to expand into other African countries or enter markets like the U.S.?
We provide end-to-end legal support for cross-border growth, including access to trusted U.S. law firms. Whether you’re based in Lagos, Nairobi, or London, you’ll have seamless legal coverage across borders.
Cardinal Counsel Advisory Plans
Consultations & Advisory Sessions
Clear pricing. No surprises. Just everything you need to launch and protect your business with confidence.
Our fixed-fee packages are tailored for founders who want peace of mind and powerful legal foundations—without hourly rates or hidden costs. All packages come with flexible payment options.
For founders ready to launch a registered company with full legal backing.
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For small businesses looking to formalize operations with leaner structure and full legal essentials.
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Strategic legal support to protect your growth, power your brand, and keep your business investor-ready. All plans come with a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time access and priority communication.
Built for solo founders, early-stage startups, and creative entrepreneurs laying their legal foundation.
For scaling brands and startups with active operations
For investor-backed, export-ready, or multi-brand ventures
From first-time founders to fast-growing brands, our clients trust us to deliver legal clarity, confidence, and results. Here’s what they had to say.

CEO, Mamaloca (India)
Registration process for my business was seamless and quick, the services and process was very professional! Rating 100%

Creative Director, Structon
They have top notch service. They have been our legal advisor for some years now and we absolutely recommend them!

CEO, Seriphics Branding Limited
Bernice at Cardinal Counsel has been helpful to me and my business. Working with her through Cardinal Counsel has made navigating the business terrain easier.

Creative Director, Lohije
I have had the pleasure of working with the Cardinal Counsel team for the past three years, and during this time, they have been an invaluable asset to my business as my legal advisers.

CEO, MobileParadigm / Frontendlabs (UK)
I highly recommend Cardinal Counsel for their exceptional legal support on a deal for my startup. They provided comprehensive guidance from start to finish. Their attention to detail, strategic thinking, and professionalism made a significant impact on the success of the transaction.

CEO, SnackIT Technology Ltd
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about working with Cardinal Counsel — from legal services to how our process works.
Yes, Cardinal Counsel is a registered law firm operating in Nigeria. Our team consists of qualified legal professionals with experience in corporate advisory, technology law, startup law, intellectual property, fashion and creative industry law and commercial transactions.
Yes, our main office is located at Suite D14, Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall (AOS Mall), Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. We also offer virtual consultations for clients across Nigeria and globally.
Our core services include:
Yes. We offer pre-litigation advisory, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to help clients resolve issues efficiently and amicably. Where court action becomes necessary, we have experienced litigation partners to represent our clients in legal proceedings.
Yes. We support foreign individuals and businesses looking to establish or invest in Nigeria and across Africa. We also advise on cross-border transactions and compliance.
Absolutely. We offer tailored legal packages for startups covering incorporation, co-founder agreements, investor contracts, IP protection, terms of service, and more.
Yes. Businesses that need continuous legal support can opt for a monthly or quarterly legal retainer. This covers ongoing advisory, contract drafting, and compliance support.
We offer an initial discovery call to understand your needs. Depending on the matter, a consultation fee may apply, which can be deducted from your total bill if you proceed with our services.
You can protect your designs through copyright (for artistic works), trademarks (for brand names and logos), industrial designs (for the shape and appearance of products), and trade dress. We advise on the best IP strategy tailored to your brand and assist with registrations across multiple jurisdictions.
Yes, we offer complete business set-up packages that cover CAC registration, tax identification (TIN), SCUML (if applicable), and advisory on founder/shareholder structure, so you're legally protected from the start.
To protect your brand identity, we assist with trademark searches, registrations with the Nigerian Trademark Registry, and ongoing brand monitoring. We also advise on IP ownership within partnerships and creative collaborations.
Our cross-border legal support includes contract drafting, IP protection, compliance review, and referrals to vetted U.S. legal partners who understand startup and SME expansion.
I highly recommend Cardinal Counsel Law Firm to anyone seeking reliable and effective trademark registration services in Nigeria. Their services are top-notch, and their team is dedicated and knowledgeable.