Sanofi v. Sanofi: A Case of Trademark Superiority
Sanofi v. Sanofi: A Case of Trademark Superiority Preem & Partners | 30th April, 2024 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter On the 13th of August, 2023, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, ruled on a case concerning the unauthorised use (infringement) of the “Sanofi” trademark by three Nigerian companies registered with […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Group of Companies in Nigeria
Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Group of Companies in Nigeria Preem & Partners | 23rd February, 2024 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter There are basic rules that guide the establishment and running of anything, including a business organisation. A business structure is created to accomplish specific purposes for ideal benefits and this holds true whether it involves […]
Understanding the Minimum Share Capital Requirement for Company Registration and Business Operations in Nigeria
Understanding the Minimum Share Capital Requirement for Company Registration and Business Operations in Nigeria Preem & Partners | 16th February, 2024 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter In Nigeria, the process of starting a business involves navigating various legal and financial requirements, one of which is understanding the minimum share capital required for company registration and subsequent business […]
Overview of the Register of Persons with Significant Control
Overview of the Register of Persons with Significant Control Preem & Partners | 29th August, 2023 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter The Nigerian government, through the Corporate Affairs Commission [“the Commission”], introduced the Open Central Register of Persons with Significant Control [the “PSC Register”], also known as Beneficial Ownership Register, on the 25th of May, 2023. The […]
When a Corporate Entity Recovers Its Debt: An Additional Consideration
When a Corporate Entity Recovers Its Debt: An Additional Consideration Preem & Partners | 24th August, 2023 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter In an article published three months ago, we explored debt recovery and the important considerations a creditor must keep in mind when attempting to recover a debt in Nigeria. It is not surprising that all […]
Shareholders’ Agreement: Why It Is Important
Shareholders’ Agreement: Why It Is Important Preem & Partners | 21st August, 2023 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter Just forming a company isn’t sufficient, especially when the founders expect a promising future. Just being incorporated doesn’t completely safeguard the owners’ (“shareholders”) rights. Even the company’s incorporation documents, like the Articles of Association, can lead to different shareholder […]
Filing Annual Returns in Nigeria: All You Need to Know
Filing Annual Returns in Nigeria: All You Need to Know Preem & Partners | 8th August, 2023 Linkedin Instagram X-twitter Both business and non-profit organisations[1] may have different organisational structures and financial objectives. However, they share a common aspect, which is generating income through the services or products they offer, or causes they represent. Whether […]