Our Firm
Minerva Legal (ML) is a full-service law firm with international reach, offering a broad range of legal services and providing strategic, pragmatic, and client-focused legal guidance.
As a modern law firm grounded in traditional values, ML combines ambition, dynamism, and a partner-led approach to deliver high-caliber legal services across its practice areas.
Our ethos is centered on accessibility, diligence, and consistency in service delivery. We work closely with clients to understand their objectives, manage legal risks, and create value through tailored solutions supported by advanced legal research and technology.
With a team of experienced lawyers and an international practice structure, Minerva Legal delivers innovative and bespoke legal solutions from Nigeria and through strategic collaborations across Africa and Europe.
Expertise
People
At Minerva Legal, our people are central to the quality of service we deliver. We are a team of highly skilled legal professionals who combine technical excellence with a strong understanding of our clients’ commercial and strategic objectives. Our lawyers work collaboratively to provide thoughtful, practical, and results-driven legal solutions.
We bring together top-tier talent with diverse experience across multiple areas of law, allowing us to assemble teams that are tailored to each client’s industry, business needs, and legal challenges. This depth of knowledge enables us to assess risk effectively and provide clear guidance on complex transactions and regulatory matters.
Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous professional development. We encourage innovation, accountability, and a client-first mindset, ensuring that every engagement benefits from our collective expertise and commitment to excellence.
Careers
At Minerva Legal, we recognize that our continued success depends on the talent, dedication, and integrity of our people. As a modern and dynamic law firm, we place significant importance on recruiting and developing individuals with strong academic backgrounds, diverse skills, and a shared commitment to our core values, fostering an inclusive culture where exceptional professionals can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our practice.
We seek intellectually driven lawyers and legal professionals who demonstrate a passion for delivering innovative, effective solutions to complex legal challenges through high-caliber insights and pragmatic advice. Minerva Legal offers rewarding career opportunities across multiple roles supported by structured learning programs; if you share our dedication to excellence, you are invited to join our dynamic team by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@mlpng.com.
Minerva Legal (ML)
Full Service Law Firm With International Reach: Bridging Legal Needs And Legal Solutions
Delivering Strategic, Client-Centered Legal Solutions That Bridge Challenges to Opportunities
About Us
Minerva Legal (ML)
Minerva Legal (ML) is a full-service law firm with international reach and an exceptional breadth of services. We pride ourselves in providing strategic and pragmatic legal guidance that is client-focused.
The ML ethos is about delivering excellent service, with the commitment that the needs of our clients come first – at every stage
Navigating Complex Legal Terrain with Precision
Admiralty and Maritime Law
We provide comprehensive legal support across the maritime sector, advising on both contentious and non-contentious shipping matters with commercial clarity and strategic insight
Aviation
We provide end-to-end legal support across the aviation sector, advising on regulatory, transactional, perational, and dispute-related matters with commercial insight and technical precision.
Banking and Finance
With technical depth and cross-sector insight, our Banking & Finance practice guides clients through complex transactions, regulatory developments, and the evolving digital finance landscape.
Commercial Law
Our commercial practice delivers end-to-end guidance on negotiations, contracting, and business operations, combining legal xpertise with a deep understanding of commercial realities to help clients manage risk and unlock opportunities.
Corporate and M&A
Our corporate team provides comprehensive support on M&A, governance, and business structuring, offering clear, practical advice that aligns legal requirements with strategic commercial goals.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Expert governance and compliance advice helps boards and shareholders navigate complex regulatory landscapes through strategic frameworks, risk management, and transparency to ensure accountability and sustainable corporate growth.
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Office Address
No. 4, Adesola Akinnifesi Street, Lekki Phase One, Lagos State, Nigeria.
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+234 201 632 5555
+234 201 632 5556
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