§ 01 Our promise
We are by your side, navigating through and around risks. We give balanced counsel amidst competing interests. We align with the trajectory of your ambition. Our experience resounds with outstanding success. We are renowned for simplifying complex legal problems.
— With focused tenacity.
We are committed to understanding you, your business and your goals — and to deploying a deep bench of legal experience to solve what you are facing. We go to work for you.
§ 02 The Firm
Streamsowers & Köhn is a team of highly motivated legal professionals dedicated to offering our clients confidence — confidence that we will do all that can legitimately be done to ensure a successful outcome.
We extol excellence and act accordingly. A culture of focused tenacity shows in a rigorous approach to legal issues and in responsiveness to our clients’ needs. You have placed your trust in us; our goal is always to secure or enhance your position, and to exceed your expectations.
A practice built in, and for, the Nigerian market.
Building towards the pre-eminent full-service firm in West Africa.
Practising law with the discipline of the common law.
We are comfortable with every aspect of our heritage — and able to blend the seemingly incongruous.
§ 03 Practice areas
From aircraft finance to the committee rooms of the National Assembly — every group works with the same focused tenacity.
Our team has been involved in developing the legislative framework for the Nigerian aviation sector for the past two decades — from setting up operations in Nigeria to aircraft financing, regulatory interface and liability.
Secured the release of an arrested aircraft on US$100,000 security, against a claim in excess of US$1.5m.
At the centre of the Firm’s practice: M&A, project finance, private equity, capital markets, restructuring, banking, telecoms, IP, real estate, tax, trusts and estate planning — attuned to foreign investors and startups.
Advised an African telecoms infrastructure company on tower supply agreements valued at ₦1.6 billion.
Litigators and arbitrators overseen by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, appearing at every level of the superior courts and in local and international arbitrations.
Acted in the suit that set aside a multibillion-dollar arbitral award, on the novel argument that Petroleum Profits Tax disputes are not arbitrable in Nigeria.
Acting for leading multinational and local players across power, water, mining and oil and gas — production sharing contracts, JOAs, permits, leases, local content and host-community issues.
Nigerian counsel to an international oil company on its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and its subsequent acquisition.
LORGAP monitors and analyses legislative activity at the National Assembly and State Assemblies, and appears before investigating committees, public hearings and the courts on the scope of legislative power.
Acted for ALTON in challenging the National Assembly’s power to summon and investigate telecommunications operators.
Advising across industries since the FCCPA came into force — restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance and merger notifications before the FCCPC and sector regulators.
Notified the FCCPC of Seplat Petroleum’s acquisition of 100% of Eland Oil and Gas Plc. Cleared.
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A selection of representative matters across our practice groups, as published by the Firm.
§ 05 Our values
Client information we receive or derive is retained to the highest degree of the confidential character of the lawyer–client relationship.
We recognise and celebrate individual strengths regardless of gender, ethnicity or religion — and mentor our team to succeed at the highest level.
People are affected by how legal matters are handled. We take an intentional, thoughtful approach to the feelings and experiences of our clients.
Loyal to the law, our clients and our team in every situation — as good as our word, always acting in our clients’ best interest.
High standards of personal and professional accountability. Unfailing conformance to moral and ethical principle preserves the integrity of our practice.
First-class, value-added assistance combined with an in-depth understanding of our clients’ affairs. The goal: exceed expectations, every time.
§ 06 Our vision
To always enhance or secure our clients’ position — focused on results, committed to excellence, creative thinking and strategic innovation, and acting institutionally as a strong, responsive advocate for their interests.
§ 07 Our people
Nine partners — three of them Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the Nigerian equivalent of King’s Counsel. Supported by of counsel and associates across three offices.
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§ 08 Insights
Articles, op-eds and legislative spotlights from our lawyers on the questions shaping Nigerian business.
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