Advisory & Consulting

Start Structured.
Scale Responsibly.

Garnet Ville helps Nigerian startups and SMEs build the legal, HR, and operational foundations for sustainable growth — so you can raise capital, hire confidently, and scale without the disasters.

Lagos · Abuja · Port Harcourt London, UK UAE
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Integrated service lines for complete business coverage
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Markets served across Nigeria, UK & UAE
HR
Flagship outsourced HR — our highest-retention service
Long-term retainer partnerships that grow with you
What We Do

Four Pillars of Business Excellence

Integrated advisory built to grow with your business — from your first registration document to enterprise governance.

★ Primary Service

HR Advisory

Outsourced HR for growing businesses. We become your HR department — designing the systems, policies, and people operations that scale with you.

  • HR policy frameworks & employee handbooks
  • Recruitment support & onboarding systems
  • Payroll guidance & labour compliance
  • Organisational design for scaling teams
  • Monthly retainers from ₦250,000/month

Startup Advisory

Business formation, early-stage strategy, and go-to-market support for pre-seed to Series A founders who need structure without enterprise price tags.

  • Business formation & entity structuring
  • Cap table design & equity management
  • Go-to-market strategy & execution planning
  • Investor readiness & fundraising preparation
  • Project retainers from ₦150,000/month

Legal Documentation

Professionally drafted commercial documents that protect your business and satisfy investors, regulators, and counterparties — without law firm price tags.

  • Articles of association & company setup documents
  • Terms of service, privacy policies & website legal
  • Employment contracts, offer letters & NDAs
  • Investor agreements & shareholder deeds
  • À la carte or monthly retainer from ₦200,000

Corporate Governance & ESG

Governance frameworks, board advisory, ESG strategy, and investor reporting that build institutional trust and satisfy growth-stage investor due diligence.

  • Board governance frameworks & board advisory
  • ESG strategy, reporting & sustainability frameworks
  • Compliance frameworks & audit preparation
  • Investor reporting & stakeholder communications
  • Project-based from ₦300,000 or monthly retainer
Most consultancies tell you what to do. We help you build a business that can outlast the advice.
Darlington Orji
Director & Co-Founder
📍 London, UK
Ugonna Ofulue
Director & Co-Founder
📍 Nigeria
About Garnet Ville

Built for the African Business Builder

Garnet Ville Advisory & Consultants was founded by professionals who understand the unique pressures of building and scaling a business in Nigeria — the regulatory landscape, the talent market, the investor expectations, and the founder reality.

We combine deep expertise in HR advisory, legal documentation, startup strategy, and corporate governance to offer a single integrated advisory partner. Whether you are a pre-seed founder formalising your first cap table, or an SME scaling past 50 employees, we have a service line built for your stage.

With presence in London, Nigeria, and the UAE, we serve clients across borders — delivering practical, implementable advisory that creates lasting business value.

Practical FirstAdvice you can implement tomorrow, not just in theory
Founder-CentricWe speak your language, not consultant-speak
Long-Term PartnersWe grow with your business across every stage
African ContextDeep understanding of Nigerian & African business reality
Why Garnet Ville

What Sets Us Apart

We are not a generic consultancy. We are built specifically for the Nigerian and African growth economy.

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Integrated, Not Siloed

HR, legal, governance, and startup advisory under one roof. Your advisors talk to each other. Your strategy stays coherent across every function.

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Nigerian Market Depth

We understand CAC regulations, Nigerian employment law, local talent markets, and what investors actually expect from Nigerian startups.

03

Fraction of Law Firm Costs

Enterprise-quality advisory at startup-friendly pricing. Retainers designed to scale with your revenue — not against it.

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Long-Term Partners

Our highest-value clients work with us for 2–3 years. We build relationships, not transactions. Your growth is our portfolio.

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Cross-Border Capability

London, Lagos, UAE — one firm. Whether you're a UK-based founder launching in Nigeria or an African startup seeking UK entry, we span both markets.

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AI-Augmented Delivery

We use cutting-edge AI tools to deliver faster, more consistent advisory — without passing inflated costs to you.

Our Clients

Who We Work With

From first-time founders to established SMEs scaling across borders — we have a service line for your stage.

Pre-Seed Founders

Just starting out. Need cap tables, legal structure, and equity clarity before your first investor conversation.

Seed–Series A Startups

Growing fast. Need HR systems, governance frameworks, and documentation that satisfies investors and talent alike.

SMEs (20–200 Employees)

Scaling operations. Need outsourced HR, compliance oversight, and advisory to professionalise your business.

Fintech & Tech Companies

Navigating CBN regulations, data compliance, and rapid hiring. Need specialist advisory that understands your industry.

UK & Diaspora Founders

Building in Nigeria from abroad. Need a trusted advisory partner who bridges both markets seamlessly.

Growth-Stage Businesses

Preparing for investment, expansion, or acquisition. Need governance, ESG reporting, and institutional-quality documentation.

Pricing

Transparent, Scalable Packages

Choose the model that fits your stage. All packages include direct access to your advisory team — no junior staff pass-offs.

Tier 1
Growth
Early-stage structure & foundation
₦150K /mo
Starting from — scoped to your needs
  • Startup advisory & strategy sessions
  • 1 legal document per month
  • Monthly advisory call (90 min)
  • Email support (48hr turnaround)
  • Quarterly business health review
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Tier 3
Enterprise
Full-service advisory partnership
Custom
Bespoke — for SMEs 50+ employees
  • Everything in Scale, plus:
  • Dedicated named advisor
  • Full outsourced HR management
  • Board-level governance advisory
  • ESG strategy & investor reporting
  • Unlimited document drafting
  • Weekly executive check-ins
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★ Flagship Service

HR Retainer — Standalone Option

Just need outsourced HR? Our standalone HR retainer starts at ₦250,000/month — your entire HR function, managed.

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Where We Operate

Three Markets. One Advisory Partner.

Local expertise, cross-border reach. Wherever your business is building, we can support it.

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Nigeria

Our primary market. Deep expertise in CAC regulations, Nigerian employment law, fintech advisory, and the Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt startup ecosystems.

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United Kingdom

Supporting Nigerian diaspora founders, UK-based businesses with Nigerian operations, and companies seeking cross-border advisory across both markets.

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UAE

Advisory for African founders establishing UAE holding structures, DIFC entities, and cross-border operational frameworks between Africa and the Gulf.

Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Business

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll understand your stage, your biggest challenges, and which services would create the most value — no pressure, no obligation.

Offices
London, UK  ·  Lagos, Nigeria  ·  UAE
WhatsApp (Nigeria)
+234 802 432 3599

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We respond within 24 hours on business days.