Third-Party Funding of Litigation in Nigeria: Legality and Ethical Issues in Nigeria
Litigation in Nigeria is very expensive, and a party with a substantial and valid claim may be discouraged from enforcing the claim due to the expensive nature of litigation and the time spent in court. It is for this reason that a party may consider Third Party...
A Legal Due Diligence Deep Dive into Land Tenure Risks in Large-Scale Developments in Nigeria
The land tenure system in Nigeria presents a legally complex and commercially sensitive environment for large-scale real estate development. Ownership of land comes with the possibility of disputes over such ownership, customary and family claims, and overriding...
Regulatory Risk Allocation in Cross-Border M&A Involving Nigerian Targets
Nigeria remains one of the most strategically significant M&A markets on the African continent. With Africa’s largest economy, a population exceeding 220 million, and sectors ranging from upstream petroleum to high-growth fintech, the country consistently...
Enforcing Monetary Judgments in Nigeria: Garnishee Proceedings, Writ of Execution & Judgment Debtor Summons Explained
The age-old legal maxim: interesse rei publicae ut sit finis litium, meaning “it is in the public interest that there be an end to litigation,” does not always reflect the post-judgment reality in Nigeria. More often than not, the real battleground for a successful...