Commercial law firm · Lagos & Abuja
Built to protectwhat matters most
About the firm
Where legal mastery meets strategic innovation
Established in 2019, Will & Ash serves governments, financial institutions, corporations, entrepreneurs and private clients across Africa and beyond.
We combine forward-thinking counsel grounded in local expertise with the standards expected of a global firm.
- Combined years of experience
- 15+
- Cases and clients served
- 100+
- Offices in Lagos & Abuja
- 2
Practice areas
Counsel across the matters that shape your future
Seven focused practices, each led with the same commitment to clarity, precision and commercial sense.
- 01Corporate & Commercial LawCompany formation, governance, transactions and the commercial contracts that keep businesses moving.
- 02Dispute Resolution & Strategic AdvisoryLitigation, arbitration and negotiated settlements, with strategy that looks beyond the immediate dispute.
- 03Trusts, Estates & Wealth PlanningWills, trusts and succession structures that protect family wealth across generations.
- 04Public Sector, PPP & InfrastructureAdvising governments, agencies and investors on public-private partnerships, procurement and infrastructure.
- 05Technology, Data Protection & PrivacyNDPA compliance, data governance, technology contracts and regulatory advice for digital businesses.
- 06Financial Services & Regulatory AdvisoryLicensing, compliance and transactional counsel for banks, fintechs and financial institutions.
- 07Creative EconomyIntellectual property, talent and production agreements for creators, studios and media businesses.
Our approach
What you can expect from our team
We bridge law, business and policy, pairing legal precision with commercial intelligence so every piece of advice is strategically informed.
Legal precision
Rigorous analysis and careful drafting on every matter, large or small.
Commercial intelligence
Advice shaped around your business goals, not just the letter of the law.
Policy insight
An understanding of the regulatory landscape that lets you plan ahead.
How we work
A clear path from first call to resolution
Step 1: Consultation
A free, confidential conversation to understand your situation and objectives.
Step 2: Assessment
We review the facts, documents and risks, and set out your options plainly.
Step 3: Strategy
A tailored plan with clear next steps, timelines and a transparent fee.
Step 4: Resolution & beyond
We see the matter through and stay available as your needs evolve.
Clarity + guidance
Straight answers in plain language, so you always know where you stand.
Flexible fee pricing
Fee structures that fit the matter, agreed upfront with no surprises.
Specialised expertise
Practitioners who focus on their fields and keep pace with change.
Peace of mind
Discreet, dependable counsel that lets you focus on what comes next.
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Yes. Your first consultation is free, in-depth and confidential. We use it to understand your matter and explain your options before any engagement begins.
No. We meet clients in person at our Lagos and Abuja offices, or virtually by video call, whichever suits you.
Depending on the matter, we offer fixed fees, staged fees or hourly rates. We agree the structure with you in writing before work starts.
Yes. We advise clients across Africa and internationally on matters with a Nigerian or wider African dimension.
Always. Everything you share with us is treated as strictly confidential from the very first conversation.
Free, in-depth and confidential consultation
Tell us what you are facing. We will listen, explain your options and help you decide what comes next.