The dynamic hospitality industry—from hotels and resorts to restaurants, event centers, and leisure facilities—demands legal solutions that span commercial, regulatory, liability, and operational dimensions. At UniLegal Solicitors, we understand those complexities and deliver strategic, business-savvy guidance to help stakeholders thrive.
Strategic counsel on corporate registration (per CAMA 2020), tourism and hotel licensing, hygiene and food safety (NAFDAC), fire and environmental health standards, data protection (NDPR), and anti-money laundering compliance.
Drafting and negotiating agreements for hotel management, franchise arrangements, vendor supply, service provision, event hosting, and reservation systems.
Advising on premises liability, duty of care, bailment policies (e.g. for guest property), guest privacy and data protection, and managing claims related to injury, theft, or negligence.
Ensuring labor law compliance on minimum wage, working hours, tip pooling, workplace safety, staff contracts, anti-discrimination, and managing disputes in alignment with national standards.
Legal support for food service standards, liquor licensing, allergen and menu accuracy, and risk management for intoxication or foodborne hazards.
Protecting logos, trade names, distinctive recipes, and design elements through trademarks, copyrights, and IP due diligence.
Handling real estate acquisitions, site selection, lease negotiations, zoning compliance, and permit strategies to support property development and expansion.
Crafting policies to manage legal exposure, including liability waivers, insurance solutions (general, property, liability), emergency response, and overall operational resilience.
Resolving conflicts related to guest injuries, vendor defaults, employee claims, licensing disputes, and landlord/tenant issues through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Discovery & Risk Assessment – Conduct site visits, audit compliance, identify operational vulnerabilities, and outline regulatory touchpoints.
Strategic Planning & Documentation – Tailor governance frameworks, contract templates, policy guides (e.g., guest policies, privacy, safety protocols).
Execution & Negotiation Support – Represent clients in negotiations, licensing hearings, staffing compliance, supplier onboarding.
Operational Oversight & Support – Provide ongoing legal monitoring, compliance reminders, policy updates, and on-call advisory as your business evolves.
Deep experience navigating Nigeria’s multi-layered legal and regulatory terrain.
Holistic services aligned with operational realities—spanning licensing, labor, liability, contracts, real estate, and risk.
Responsive, commercial-minded counsel that shields your brand and supports growth.
Proven track record across hotel chains, restaurants, resorts, and PPP-backed hospitality infrastructure.