Turbulent Jurisdiction: Mapping The Boundaries of Nigerian Aviation Claims
Introduction Aviation disputes in Nigeria have a dimension that many other commercial disputes lack: the asset at the centre of the dispute can be airborne and out of the country within hours. The asset generates revenue only when it is airborne, but it can also be used to easily evade judgment and frustrate creditors by […]
Committal Proceedings for Contempt of Court in Nigeria
In Volume I, we explored the constitutional underpinnings of committal proceedings in Nigeria, revealing, perhaps unsurprisingly to the seasoned practitioner, the doctrinal tensions inherent in a mechanism often characterised as criminal in nature, yet paradoxically set in motion through civil procedures by private litigants. We further examined the ambiguity surrounding prosecutorial authority and the institutional […]
Revenue of the Federation and Constitutional Jurisdiction: Reassessing the Supreme Court in A.G., Abia State & Ors. V. A.G., Federation
The term “revenue of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” (in précis, “revenue of the Federation”) encompasses all sums standing to the credit of all the federating units of the federation and liable to be paid into the Federation Account. Guided by the principle of the common good, the revenue of the Federation is held in […]
Holding the Line: A Practical Guide to Contempt Proceedings in Nigerian Courts Vol.1
Introduction After years of protracted litigation, repeated adjournments, and considerable legal expense, a litigant finally obtains a favourable judgment, positive order, or ruling from a court of competent jurisdiction. The litigant holds the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court’s decision, relieved that justice has been served – but then the Nigerian reality sets in. […]
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
ADR allows parties to resolve their disputes on their terms without resorting to litigation. Disputants are often uncertain about the best choice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to adopt. We provide advisory services on ADR options in line with client’s needs and peculiarities from the point of contract negotiation to enforcement. Our alternative dispute resolution […]
Asset Tracing & Recovery
Tope Adebayo LP, is the preferred law firm in matters relating to Asset Tracing and Recovery because of our expertise in the systematic management of assets, encompassing their development, operation, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal, all done in the most cost-effective way while considering all associated costs, risks, and performance aspects. We have the expertise and […]
Employment & Labour Law
Our Employment and Labour Practice Group provides an array of services to help businesses navigate the complex realm of employment regulations. Our goal is to assist our clients minimize associated legal risks while fostering work environments compliant with local labour laws and global best practices. At TALP, we are committed to tailoring solutions to meet […]
Insolvency
We understand that some financial difficulties may arise from liquidity challenge. We are skilled in negotiating mutually beneficial solutions anchored on business recovery and corporate rescue. We ensure value creation by leveraging our commercial awareness to advise on the option of incentivizing ease of repayment by restructuring a facility on terms or mitigating exposure by […]
Litigation
We have a track record of successful litigations in courts, judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals in Nigeria. Our litigation practice extends to all civil and criminal matters, which includes asset recovery, litigations in specialized transactions such as Commercial litigation, Tax, Aviation, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Finance, Construction, Labour law, Insolvency, Intellectual property and Information technology, Power […]
Probate
In our Probate Practice Group, we specialize in a range of services tailored to adequately capture and implement the wishes of our clients regarding their legacies. Central to our offerings is the precise drafting of Wills, facilitating a seamless transition of estate to loved ones. We provide expert advisory services, offering clarity on the legal […]
