Regulatory Compliance

In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, businesses must meet stringent compliance requirements across sectors. At Babalakin & Co., we provide expert legal advisory services, helping clients navigate regulatory frameworks while ensuring operational efficiency and corporate integrity.

Scope of Practice

Our Regulatory Compliance Practice delivers strategic support across industries, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and sector-specific regulations. Key focus areas include:

1. Corporate Governance & Compliance – Advising companies on corporate governance best practices, regulatory filings, and directors' duties to mitigate legal and reputational risks.


2. Financial Services Regulation – Ensuring compliance with the regulatory frameworks of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), and the National Pension Commission (PenCom).


3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – Advising financial institutions and corporate entities on compliance with AML/CFT regulations, risk assessments, and reporting obligations.


4. Telecommunications & Technology Regulations – Providing guidance on compliance with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regulations, fintech licensing, and emerging tech regulatory frameworks.


5. Energy & Extractive Industry Compliance – Advising on regulatory obligations under the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC), Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).


6. Competition Law & Consumer Protection – Ensuring compliance with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and advocating for fair market practices.


7. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance – Assisting businesses in complying with environmental regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) obligations.


8. Tax & Customs Compliance – Advising on compliance with tax regulations, customs duties, and fiscal policies affecting cross-border transactions.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive regulatory solutions, including:

• Regulatory advisory, compliance assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
• Due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and business transactions.
• Regulatory filings and engagement with key authorities.
• Compliance framework development and training.

Our Value Proposition

At Babalakin & Co., compliance goes beyond legal adherence; it drives business sustainability and enhances corporate reputation. We offer a proactive and commercially informed approach that ensures our clients stay ahead of regulatory challenges in Nigeria and beyond. For top-tier bespoke regulatory compliance solutions, Babalakin & Co. remains the preferred legal partner.

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