
Who We Are
Excellence. Integrity. Results.
Rook & Co. is a premier top law firm in Lagos, renowned for excellence in complex and cross-border legal services in Nigeria. Since our founding in 1995, we have built a legacy of trust, innovation, and success, representing a diverse clientele that spans local corporations, government institutions, and global multinationals.
Our Practice Areas
Private Client Services
Our bespoke legal services for private individuals include immigration assistance, estate planning, family office services, and regulatory licensing. We understand that confidentiality, efficiency, and trust are paramount.
Foreign Investment
Rook & Co. is your gateway to doing business in Nigeria. We provide cross-border legal services to help international companies establish, expand, and thrive within the Nigerian market. Our team ensures full regulatory compliance while streamlining operations from inception to execution.
Construction & Real Estate
We advise two of Africa’s largest construction firms, offering end-to-end legal support on infrastructure projects. From land acquisition and regulatory permits to project finance and labor agreements, we help build Nigeria’s future—literally.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
From constitutional challenges to commercial litigation, our courtroom advocacy is unmatched. We are adept at arbitration and mediation, and we deliver robust strategies that lead to practical outcomes, minimizing risks and safeguarding client interests.
Banking & Finance
We represent both lenders and borrowers in high-value transactions. Our lawyers draft and negotiate financing instruments, syndicated loan agreements, securities documentation, and regulatory filings. We are also at the forefront of fintech and money transfer regulation in Nigeria.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We are the legal architects behind successful mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions. As leading corporate and commercial lawyers in Nigeria, our services cover everything from contract drafting to complex tax and insolvency matters. We are trusted advisors to multinationals, SMEs, and startups alike.
Why Choose Us

- Global Insight, Local Expertise
We combine a deep understanding of international law with a strong grasp of Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, offering solutions tailored to your needs.
- Partner-Led Engagement:
We combine a deep understanding of international law with a strong grasp of Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, offering solutions tailored to your needs.
- Proven Success
With a history of advising on high-profile transactions and winning landmark cases, we consistently deliver results that set industry standards.
- Client-Focused Approach
Every strategy is crafted with your objectives in mind, ensuring that solutions are aligned with your goals and risk preferences.
Looking for Expert Legal Support? Contact us today, we’re ready to help.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients share how Rook & Co. delivered expert legal support, clear guidance, and results they could trust..
Rook & Co. supported me in setting up my fashion business and resolving legal documentation. They were professional, approachable, and delivered everything on time.