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.
Environmental and Regulatory
Environmental, Human Rights and Trade Considerations increasingly shape corporate operations and investment decisions. Regulatory requirements continue to expand, creating compliance challenges and potential liability across industries.
We provide grounded, commercially relevant advice on environmental regulation, compliance, transactions and disputes. Our team advises on:
- Environmental litigation and enforcement
- Environmental due diligence
- Compliance reviews and regulatory advisory
- Environmental impact assessments for energy, infrastructure and development projects
- Climate change and sustainability considerations
- Environmental management systems
- Environmental insurance
- Green and sustainability-linked project funding