A Formidable Team of Dispute Resolution Lawyers
with Over Six Decades of
Knowledge and Standing
Egonu Chambers is one of the oldest pioneer law firms in Nigeria and one of the most prestigious, with a rich, vibrant history of over six decades of stellar law practice with a strong focus on dispute resolution. Our dispute resolution team has, from inception of the Firm, been at the forefront of dispute resolution and litigation in Nigeria, helping to form the foundations of several legal precedents used across all Courts in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We have one of the most formidable dispute resolution & litigation teams in Nigeria and our lawyers working in our dispute resolution & litigation practice group have handled and continues to handle very complex commercial litigation arising out of commercial transactions, land litigation, debt recovery and other diverse range of complex legal work for our clients.
The typical case load for our dispute resolution team includes very complex litigation and arbitration dispute resolution relating to outcomes from commercial transactions, banking, finance, intellectual property, labour & employment law, real estate, trade, land, debt recovery, tax matters, probate matters, Trusts, alongside a full array of diverse matters arising under different Nigerian laws.
Our Egonu Chambers Dispute Resolution & Litigation team tailors our approach to our private, institutional and corporate clients’ needs. Our experienced team, backed by the force and amassed technical knowledge of over six decades of practice, effectively and efficiently handles complex cases for clients from institution through Nigerian Courts, Arbitration or Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings. Our elite team has, over the past decades, secured numerous landmark, Law-defining rulings in Nigerian Courts, particularly at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and we are constantly called upon internationally to provide legal counsel on cross-border disputes involving Nigerian concerns and international counterparties and sometimes to collaborate with international law firms or cross-functional teams across Africa and other parts of the world.
Effective Risk Management
Our Lawyers are proactive rather than reactive, and this is borne of skills developed in the course of handling diverse work for diverse clientele over several decades. Whether your company is a newly formed legal entity starting up its Nigerian business, or you are involved in complex transactions with legal risk exposure, we work tirelessly to minimize your legal risk. However, in instances where the need for “battle” arises, we are more than fully equipped to aggressively champion or defend your rights and interests as the case may be, be it in arbitration proceedings, round-table negotiations, expert determination, or Courtroom brawls.
Egonu Chambers typically represents corporations, Banks, whole communities, owner-managed businesses, and individuals in land and commercial litigation, arbitration proceedings and negotiations.
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Sub-Practices
Litigation:
As one of Nigeria’s oldest pioneer dispute resolution law firms, our lawyers
have extensive experience in handling a wide range of commercial, business, and
real estate litigation matters. We have a deep understanding of the Nigerian
legal system and have a proven track record of success in negotiating favorable
settlements, as well as litigating complex cases. Our team will work with you to
find the best course of action and represent your interests in Court.
Arbitration:
Our team of lawyers has extensive experience and has, over the years,
handled numerous arbitration cases, both domestically and internationally.
We understand the complexities of the arbitration process, we understand the
business terrain and circumstances which birth the arbitration process and
we are readily available to consult with you and guide you through the
process, from pre-hearing preparations, to negotiating the terms of arbitral
awards.
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
For sophisticated companies and business operators, multi-nationals,
blue-chip companies and business clients operating in various parts of
Nigeria, the uncertainty of litigation and the red tape invariably involved
in the process has made Alternative Dispute Resolution the go-to dispute
resolution mechanism of choice for faster resolution.
Many of the local and international clients we service prefer alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Furthermore, an increase in foreign direct investment (FDR) in the commercial sector has also led to a stronger demand for ADR to ensure speedy resolution of commercial disputes both from our clients and Industry players. We predict potential conflicts that may arise in commercial concerns and we proactively create ADR clauses in contractual documents, actively advise on the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and guide our clients on the path to the most favourable outcomes.
Our lawyers at Egonu Chambers understand the importance of resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. Our team of experienced dispute resolution lawyers is ready to help you navigate the legal process and battle for a favourable outcome for you.
