Property Law & Real Estate Lawyers in Nigeria

At SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS (SNATHAP), we provide comprehensive legal services in property law, real estate transactions, land acquisition, title verification, conveyancing, real estate development, property dispute resolution, and land litigation.

Whether you are purchasing land, investing in real estate, developing an estate, recovering property from trespassers, resolving family land disputes, or seeking to perfect title documents, our experienced property lawyers provide strategic legal guidance designed to protect your investment and secure your property rights.

Our proactive approach combines rigorous due diligence, practical commercial insight, and robust litigation expertise to ensure that our clients acquire, manage, develop, and protect their real estate assets with confidence.

LAND PURCHASE DUE DILIGENCE, PROPERTY INVESTIGATIONS & TITLE VERIFICATION

Purchasing land or property without proper legal investigation can expose buyers to fraud, multiple sales, government acquisition claims, defective title, and costly litigation.

Our property lawyers conduct comprehensive due diligence and title verification services designed to identify and eliminate risks before acquisition.

Our services include:

Verification of ownership of land and property
Title investigations and title searches
Land Registry searches
Verification of title documents
Authenticity confirmation of deeds and survey plans
Government acquisition investigations
Encumbrance searches and verification
Verification of family and communal ownership claims
Litigation risk assessment
Probate and inheritance-related property investigations
Corporate ownership investigations
Property investment risk analysis

Our goal is simple: to ensure that our clients acquire good and marketable title.

CONVEYANCING, TITLE DOCUMENTATION & PROPERTY REGISTRATION

Our firm provides end-to-end conveyancing services for residential, commercial, industrial, and investment properties.

We prepare, review, perfect, and register all forms of property documentation required under Nigerian law.

Our services include:

Deed of Assignment
Deed of Lease
Deed of Mortgage
Deed of Gift
Power of Attorney
Contracts of Sale
Purchase Agreements
Property Transfer Documentation
Governor’s Consent Applications
Registration of Title Documents
Perfection of Title
Rectification of Registry Records
Land Registry Compliance
Property Documentation Review

We ensure that every transaction is properly documented, legally compliant, and enforceable.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

We advise investors, developers, financial institutions, corporate organizations, and private clients on property acquisition, development, financing, and investment transactions.

Our services include:

Property acquisition advisory
Real estate investment structuring
Estate development projects
Joint Venture Agreements
Development Agreements
Property financing transactions
Land banking transactions
Real estate portfolio management
Regulatory compliance advisory
Construction-related dispute resolution
Commercial real estate transactions

We help clients identify opportunities while minimizing legal and commercial risks.

LAND DISPUTES, PROPERTY LITIGATION & TITLE CONTESTS

Property disputes can threaten investments, disrupt developments, and result in substantial financial losses.

Our litigation team represents clients before courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution forums in all categories of property disputes.

Our services include:

Declaration of title actions
Land ownership disputes
Competing title claims
Multiple sales of land disputes
Boundary disputes
Family land disputes
Community land disputes
Trespass actions
Adverse possession claims
Recovery of possession
Injunction proceedings
Property rights enforcement
Damages claims
Property fraud litigation
Landlord and tenant litigation

We pursue practical and strategic solutions aimed at protecting our clients’ property rights and investments.

RECOVERY OF LAND FROM TRESPASSERS, SQUATTERS & UNAUTHORIZED OCCUPANTS

One of the most common challenges faced by property owners is unlawful occupation of land and buildings.

Our lawyers assist clients in recovering possession and protecting their properties against unlawful interference.

Our services include:

Ejectment of squatters
Recovery of land and premises
Trespass claims
Injunction applications
Recovery of possession proceedings
Enforcement of court orders
Damages for unlawful occupation

We act swiftly to restore our clients’ rights and possession.

FAMILY LAND, INHERITANCE & SUCCESSION PROPERTY DISPUTES

Family and inherited property disputes are among the most complex real estate matters in Nigeria.

We provide strategic representation in matters involving:

Distribution of family property
Sale of family land without consent
Beneficiary disputes
Inheritance disputes
Administration of landed estates
Probate-related property matters
Challenges to ownership rights
Succession-related real estate disputes

Our lawyers work to preserve family assets while protecting our clients’ legal interests.

GOVERNOR’S CONSENT, LAND REGISTRY & TITLE PERFECTION

Property owners frequently encounter challenges in obtaining approvals and completing title perfection processes.

We assist clients with:

Governor’s Consent Applications
Land Registry Searches
Registration of Deeds
Perfection of Title
Title Regularization
Registry Rectification
Compliance with State Land Laws
Documentation and Filing Requirements

We help clients secure legally recognized and enforceable property interests.

TENANCY, LEASES & LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES

We advise landlords, tenants, property managers, and corporate occupiers on tenancy-related matters.

Our services include:

Recovery of premises
Notices to Quit
Ejectment proceedings
Commercial lease disputes
Residential tenancy disputes
Rent recovery claims
Breach of tenancy agreements
Lease drafting and review
Service charge disputes

We provide practical and effective solutions for both landlords and tenants.

PROPERTY FRAUD, ASSET TRACING & RECOVERY

Real estate fraud continues to be one of the greatest risks in property transactions.

Our lawyers assist clients in identifying, tracing, and recovering assets lost through fraudulent schemes.

Our services include:

Property fraud investigations
Asset tracing
Recovery actions
Civil claims
Criminal complaints
Multiple sale disputes
Forged title document claims
Estate fraud matters
Impersonation and identity fraud claims

We take proactive measures to recover assets and hold wrongdoers accountable.

MORTGAGES, PROPERTY FINANCING & SECURITY DOCUMENTATION

We advise lenders, borrowers, investors, and financial institutions on secured property transactions.

Our services include:

Mortgage creation
Mortgage enforcement
Foreclosure proceedings
Loan security documentation
Debentures and charges
Property financing transactions
Security perfection
Enforcement of secured interests

Our team ensures that financing transactions are legally secure and commercially effective.

ESTATE GOVERNANCE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

We provide legal advisory services relating to the management and administration of real estate assets and developments.

Our services include:

Property management agreements
Estate governance advisory
Property administration structures
Service charge disputes
Estate management compliance
Regulatory advisory
Property portfolio management

We help property owners, estate managers, and developers protect and maximize the value of their real estate assets.

Why Choose SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS (SNATHAP)?

Experienced Property & Real Estate Lawyers
Comprehensive Due Diligence and Investigation Services
Strong Land Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice
Strategic Real Estate Investment Advisory
Efficient Title Perfection and Registration Services
Responsive Client Service
Practical, Commercially Focused Solutions
Proven Commitment to Protecting Clients’ Property Rights and Investments

Whether you are purchasing land, investing in real estate, developing property, resolving ownership disputes, or protecting valuable assets, SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS is committed to providing trusted legal solutions tailored to your needs.