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Kaeta Sapphire Legal Consultants

At Kaeta Sapphire Legal Consultants, we transform complex legal challenges into strategic solutions for businesses and individuals across Nigeria and beyond. Our expert legal team combines deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal expertise to protect your interests and drive your success.

About us

Founded by a team of passionate legal professionals, Kaeta Sapphire Legal Consultants brings over 15 years of combined legal experience to every case we handle. We understand that legal matters are more than just paperwork - they're about people, their dreams, and their futures. We specialize in due diligence, corporate governance & commercial. regulatory compliance, and SME & startup advisory Our commitment is to provide personalized, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation that empowers our clients.

Due Diligence Services  Comprehensive evaluations to protect investments and guide sound decisions. 	•	Corporate Health Check (Basic) A focused review of company filings, ownership structures, and compliance status. Ideal for quick assessments prior to partnerships or transactions. 	•	Investor Readiness Review (Growth) A full-scale legal and compliance assessment, including intellectual property, governance, and key contracts. Designed for startups and SMEs preparing to attract investors. 	•	Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence (Premium) In-depth due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and strategic partnerships. Delivered with a comprehensive legal opinion, risk analysis, and compliance roadmap.

Due Diligence Services Comprehensive evaluations to protect investments and guide sound decisions. • Corporate Health Check (Basic) A focused review of company filings, ownership structures, and compliance status. Ideal for quick assessments prior to partnerships or transactions. • Investor Readiness Review (Growth) A full-scale legal and compliance assessment, including intellectual property, governance, and key contracts. Designed for startups and SMEs preparing to attract investors. • Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence (Premium) In-depth due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and strategic partnerships. Delivered with a comprehensive legal opinion, risk analysis, and compliance roadmap.

Corporate & Commercial Law Solutions  Strengthening businesses with well-structured contracts and governance frameworks. 	•	Essential Business Contracts (Basic) Drafting and customization of core agreements: shareholders’ agreements, employment contracts, vendor and service agreements. 	•	Corporate Governance Toolkit (Growth) Governance structures, compliance calendars, and advisory support for directors and executives. 	•	Strategic Transaction Advisory (Premium) Legal support for complex negotiations and commercial transactions, ensuring contracts and deal structures align with your business objectives.

Corporate & Commercial Law Solutions Strengthening businesses with well-structured contracts and governance frameworks. • Essential Business Contracts (Basic) Drafting and customization of core agreements: shareholders’ agreements, employment contracts, vendor and service agreements. • Corporate Governance Toolkit (Growth) Governance structures, compliance calendars, and advisory support for directors and executives. • Strategic Transaction Advisory (Premium) Legal support for complex negotiations and commercial transactions, ensuring contracts and deal structures align with your business objectives.

Startup & SME Advisory  Helping emerging businesses launch, protect, and scale with confidence. 	•	Startup Legal Launchpad (Basic) Incorporation, founder agreements, intellectual property protection, and standard contracts to establish a strong legal foundation. 	•	Compliance Shield (Growth – Subscription Service) Ongoing legal advisory covering regulatory filings, contract review, and compliance alerts, delivered on a monthly or quarterly retainer. 	•	Fundraising Legal Kit (Premium) Comprehensive investor-preparedness support, including convertible notes/SAFE agreements, investor due diligence preparation, and data room structuring.

Startup & SME Advisory Helping emerging businesses launch, protect, and scale with confidence. • Startup Legal Launchpad (Basic) Incorporation, founder agreements, intellectual property protection, and standard contracts to establish a strong legal foundation. • Compliance Shield (Growth – Subscription Service) Ongoing legal advisory covering regulatory filings, contract review, and compliance alerts, delivered on a monthly or quarterly retainer. • Fundraising Legal Kit (Premium) Comprehensive investor-preparedness support, including convertible notes/SAFE agreements, investor due diligence preparation, and data room structuring.

Specialized Legal Services for Growth Businesses 	•	Joint Venture & Partnership Agreements – Structuring collaborations and alliances. 	•	Franchising & Distribution Agreements – Legal frameworks for expansion models. 	•	Employment & HR Compliance Advisory – Employee handbooks, labor compliance, workplace policies. 	•	Dispute Avoidance & ADR Advisory – Mediation and negotiation strategies to resolve business disputes before litigation. 	•	Exit & Succession Planning – Structuring buyouts, exits, and succession strategies for SMEs and family-owned businesses.

Specialized Legal Services for Growth Businesses • Joint Venture & Partnership Agreements – Structuring collaborations and alliances. • Franchising & Distribution Agreements – Legal frameworks for expansion models. • Employment & HR Compliance Advisory – Employee handbooks, labor compliance, workplace policies. • Dispute Avoidance & ADR Advisory – Mediation and negotiation strategies to resolve business disputes before litigation. • Exit & Succession Planning – Structuring buyouts, exits, and succession strategies for SMEs and family-owned businesses.

"“Kaeta Sapphire’s due diligence process gave our startup the structure we needed before approaching investors. Their detailed report highlighted risks we hadn’t even considered, and their guidance made our fundraising round smooth and successful.”"

Chidi Okonkwo

Co Founder, Fintech Startup

"As a small business owner, I was overwhelmed by legal complications. Kaeta Sapphire's lawyers guided me through every step, providing clear, practical advice that helped me protect my business interests."

Ifeanyi K

Owner Logistics Company

"Their property law expertise was crucial in resolving a long-standing land dispute. Kaeta Sapphire's lawyers were professional, persistent, and ultimately successful in securing our property rights."

Frank Nwosu

Real Estate Developer

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Happy customers

50+

Projects completed

99%

Customer satisfaction

10+

years in business

Proven Legal Excellence, Tailored to Your Unique Needs

Project: Launching an E-Commerce Brand 	•	Challenge: Founders needed legal clarity at incorporation stage. 	•	Solution: Incorporated entity, registered trademarks, and set up founders’ agreements. 	•	Outcome: Company launched with a strong legal framework, enabling investor confidence

Project: Launching an E-Commerce Brand • Challenge: Founders needed legal clarity at incorporation stage. • Solution: Incorporated entity, registered trademarks, and set up founders’ agreements. • Outcome: Company launched with a strong legal framework, enabling investor confidence

Project: Governance Overhaul for a Growing Oil & Gas Firm 	•	Challenge: Board lacked compliance structures and proper filings. 	•	Solution: Introduced a governance calendar, board resolutions, and compliance policies. 	•	Outcome: Client avoided regulatory penalties and strengthened board oversight.

Project: Governance Overhaul for a Growing Oil & Gas Firm • Challenge: Board lacked compliance structures and proper filings. • Solution: Introduced a governance calendar, board resolutions, and compliance policies. • Outcome: Client avoided regulatory penalties and strengthened board oversight.

Project: CAC Compliance for a Tech Startup  Challenge: A fast-growing startup had outdated CAC filings, missed annual returns, and unclear shareholding—raising investor concerns.  Solution: We audited their CAC records, filed overdue annual returns, updated directors/shareholding, and set up a compliance calendar.  Outcome: Within six weeks, the company became fully compliant, restored investor confidence, and closed a ₦200m funding round.

Project: CAC Compliance for a Tech Startup Challenge: A fast-growing startup had outdated CAC filings, missed annual returns, and unclear shareholding—raising investor concerns. Solution: We audited their CAC records, filed overdue annual returns, updated directors/shareholding, and set up a compliance calendar. Outcome: Within six weeks, the company became fully compliant, restored investor confidence, and closed a ₦200m funding round.

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