Cross-border counsel for investors and institutions

End-to-end legal advisory across the investment lifecycle. 

About Us

Deep Local Knowledge. Global Reach. One Firm.

SOLT Legal is a global law firm providing legal advisory services to institutional investors including  private equity funds, venture capital firms, foundations and growth-focused companies across Africa, Europe and North America. 

With offices in Lagos, Nairobi and New York, we combine deep local insight with global expertise and a practical understanding of the commercial context that drives deals to advise clients on fund formation, cross-border transactions, financing and restructuring. 

Our Expertise

From structuring and capital raising to execution and exit, we provide end-to-end legal advisory across the investment lifecycle. Our practice spans three core areas:

Investment Funds

Mergers & Acquisitions

Financings

Sectors & Clients

We advise clients in sectors where capital, regulation and innovation intersect, including:

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Financial Services & Insurance

Technology (fintech, AI, clean tech, software)

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Infrastructure & Energy

Manufacturing, Agriculture, Transportation

Our clients include first-time and established fund managers, institutional investors, portfolio companies and emerging businesses. We provide ongoing support on governance, compliance, growth financing and strategic transactions at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

Our People

Our  strength lies in the expertise and quality of experience of our people