Counsel that moves forward.
Exquisite legal services for businesses, governments and individuals, from Abuja to every level of court in Nigeria.
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Specialists across the law, delivering with modern rigour.
Our Values
Eight principles. They spell our name.
- Efficiency: Innovation in how we deliver.
- Analytical: Solutions built on rigour.
- Social: Open with clients, associates and regulators.
- Timeous: Delivered when it matters.
- Willingness: We work alongside our clients.
- Awareness: Current on every development in law.
- Reliability: Your information, safeguarded.
- Dedication: Quality on every brief.
Practice Areas
Six disciplines. One standard.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Arbitration,Mediation,Conciliation,Negotiated Settlements,Alternative Dispute Resolution
Company Secretarial Services,Incorporation & Structuring,Capital Markets,Regulatory Compliance,Legal Opinions,Corporate & Financial Services
Government Compliance,Public Sector Advisory,Projects Advisory,Board Advisory,Government & Projects Advisory
Islamic Finance Structuring,Sharia Court Practice,Family & Custody Matters,Succession & Inheritance,Islamic Finance & Personal Law
Cyber Law,Data Protection,Fintech Regulation,Intellectual Property,IT & Fintech
Experience
At every level of court. And beyond it.
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Supreme Court
Representing an expatriate client in a land dispute.
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Court of Appeal
Islamic child custody matters, alongside the Sharia Court of Appeal.
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Industrial Court
A billion Naira claim for libel and wrongful dismissal.
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Across the Federation
Counsel to a multinational telecoms company and a Chinese conglomerate.
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Magistrate & Area Courts
Representing clients in the lower courts.
Beyond the courtroom
- Legal opinions Written for clients across several industries.
- Company secretaries To firms in real estate and technology.
- International entities Incorporation advice for a business process outsourcing company.
Our Team
Diverse expertise. One team.
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria since 2013. Former Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Kano State Ministry of Justice. Over 100 cases in superior courts in Nigeria and Fiji.
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Litigation and corporate practice with a specialisation in cyber law. Has led teams before the Supreme Court. One of six NITDA sponsored pioneers of the Cyber Law masters at the University of Lagos.
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Government compliance and corporate advisory. Serves on company boards, including Mulserve Limited.
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Litigation associate who has independently appeared before various courts.
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Litigation and corporate services, handling capital market and regulatory compliance briefs.
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Litigation associate with depth in Information Technology and Intellectual Property law.
Contact
Let’s move forward.
direct@eastwardlegal.ngChambers
No 59, Birnin Kebbi CrescentGarki II
Abuja FCT
Phone
+234 703 285 9644Thank you.
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