Dispute Resolution & ADR

When disputes threaten value and reputation, clients turn to our litigation and arbitration team. We devise and execute sophisticated strategies for high-value commercial disputes, international arbitrations, and regulatory investigations. Our advocates are skilled at deconstructing complex factual and legal scenarios to build compelling cases that protect our clients' interests in courtrooms and arbitration centres worldwide. Our Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration practice is highly regarded in Nigeria for its exceptional performance in the resolution of complex, high-stakes disputes through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

The practice covers a broad spectrum of complex matters including corporate and commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, antitrust disputes, labour and employment issues, tax controversies, asset forfeiture proceedings and other highstakes litigation and dispute resolution proceedings. We have handled some of the most challenging and high-profile commercial and regulatory disputes in Nigeria and represented clients ranging from multinational corporations to governments, financial institutions, indigenous corporations, foreign investors, regulators and high-net-worth individuals. We have been instrumental in shaping the legal jurisprudence through our involvement in landmark decisions from trial courts to the Supreme Court.

LitigationWe manage litigation and regulatory enforcement actions by drawing on the extensive and varied experience of our team to give our clients strategic and creative solutions within the legal system. Our team comprises Senior Advocates of Nigeria (QC equivalent) and lawyers with decades of courtroom experience in disputes across highly regulated industries like banking and financial services, telecommunications and energy. We have represented a wide range of clients in several disputes of national importance leading to landmark decisions at the Appellate Courts. Our goal is to help our clients avoid disruptive litigation where possible; but when inevitable, they can trust us to marshal our resources to achieve the best possible representation.

ArbitrationWe assist our clients make informed decisions about pursuing arbitration or other alternative procedures to resolve their disputes. Our deep team comprising Fellows, Members and Associates of leading arbitration institutions including the Lagos Court of Arbitration and London Court of International Arbitration has successfully handled complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations, both domestic and international. We are proficient in handling all phases of the arbitration life cycle, including pre-arbitration and post-award litigation proceedings. We understand the legal system; we can help you navigate the risks and put your best case forward.