In recent times Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented success in foreign direct investment – Nigeria has become an investors destination, the need for quality legal service among international firms ensures that our opportunity to serve business in this sphere will only increase. The mobility of staff is a key barrier issue for multi national businesses operating in a global economy. Each country has its own set of complex immigration laws, which can be a major barrier to their staff; this presents an entirely different set of problems when culture and language are added.

Dealing with the Immigration matters is becoming increasingly complex due to constant changes in laws. Our attorneys keep abreast with immigration law changes in order to work effectively with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and provide up-to-date advice to our immigration clients. We have years of experience working with the NIS to successfully accomplish our clients’ objectives. We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality legal representation and exceptional client service.

Law Allianz has a dedicated team to meet the growing need for these specialised services which include:

• Initial advice, coordination and project of employees
• Work permits, expatriate quotas and business visas
• Immigration option for skilled start up companies
• Entry for spouses and dependants
• Appeals against permits refusals
• Illegal workers and potential sanctions
• Indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation
• Country registration requirements

We have acted on behalf of a South African gaming company with casino operations in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos and Accra – Ghana. We have acted on a South African company acting as technical partner with controlling shares in one of the first licensed Pension Fund Administrators under the 2004 pensions Act.

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