About Us

SOLT Legal is an international law firm that provides first-rate legal counsel to private equity and venture capital firms, fund managers, and growth-focused companies across Africa, Europe and North America.

Headquartered in the United States, with offices in New York, Lagos, and Nairobi, we combine deep local insight with global expertise to guide clients through fund formation, financing, restructuring and cross-border transactions, with sound judgment, technical precision, and a clear understanding of commercial realities.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to provide clear, commercially astute legal guidance that empowers our clients to invest, grow and exit successfully. Our work is grounded in core values that define our approach

Accountability

We take responsibility for the advice we give and the outcomes we help deliver.

Passion

We approach our work with enthusiasm for the law and the clients we serve.

Team Work

We work as one firm across offices and disciplines, ensuring seamless service wherever you do business.

Commitment to Clients

Client objectives remain central to our  approach

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards and deliver advice you can rely on.

Excellence

We are meticulous in our preparation and relentless in our pursuit of the best outcome.

Our Approach

Every engagement begins with understanding our client’s objectives. We take the time to assess the legal and commercial landscape before developing a tailored strategy that mitigates risk and maximizes opportunity.

Our lawyers are proactive, responsive, and experienced in navigating the regulatory frameworks that govern investment funds, corporate transactions, and financing arrangements, across jurisdictions.

Global Network

Leveraging a strategic footprint across New York, Lagos, and Nairobi, SOLT Legal maintains strong relationships with investors, sponsors, fund managers, and regulators across Africa, Europe, and North America. Our global network allows us to support cross-border transactions effectively and provide clients with informed perspectives on evolving market developments.

Social Impact & ESG Commitment

We recognise  that legal and investment decisions contribute to sustainable economic growth. Our lawyers advise clients on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and support the integration of responsible investment principles into fund strategies and corporate decision-making.