Dispute Resolution & Litigation lawyers and advisers in Nigeria
The Corporate INTL directory lists 12 Dispute Resolution & Litigation experts in Nigeria from 11 firms.
Experts
Adekwu Emonye Olayinka, LL.B, LL.M, BL, MCIArb
Adekwu Emonye Olayinka graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2001 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He obtained his LLM in Construction Law from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and was called to the…
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Bayo Ojo
Bayo Ojo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria is the founder and senior partner of Bayo Ojo and Company, a firm of legal practitioners in Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Lagos in June 1977 where he obtained his LL.B and was called to…
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Charles Adeyemi Candide-Johnson
1. CHARLES ADEYEMI CANDIDE-JOHNSON, ESQ., SAN Managing Partner Yemi Candide-Johnson is the senior partner at Strachan Partners. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 1984 and conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in…
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Etigwe Uwa, SAN, FCIArb
Etigwe Uwa, SAN is a Senior Partner at Streamsowers & Köhn, where he holds the position of Head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department. Mr Uwa’s distinguished career spans three decades, marked by prestigious achievements in dispute…
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Laura Alakija
Laura is the Managing Partner of Primera Africa Legal - a top tier commercial law firm in Lagos, Nigeria. She leads the Primera Africa Legal’s Commercial Transactions and Commercial Disputes (Arbitration and ADR) practice groups. Laura has…
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Michael Dedon
Michael’s practice encompasses general civil and criminal litigation as well as arbitration. He has considerable experience in debt recovery, aviation, shipping and maritime, family, industrial and labour, and commercial and corporate…
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Olagbegi-Oloba Victoria Banke
Olagbegi-Oloba Victoria Banke (FICMC) (MCArb) is a lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar. She is also a researcher, law lecturer, mediator and arbitrator, and currently lectures at the Faculty of Law, Department of Jurisprudence &…
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Oluwatoyin Bashorun
My name is Oluwatoyin Bashorun. I have been a member of the branch since November 1988 when I was called to the Bar. Oluwatoyin Bashorun was the second vice chair of the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos branch, as well as a council member of…
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Osayaba Giwa-Osagie
Mr. Osayaba Giwa-Osagie is the senior and founding Partner of the firm. He has appeared before all superior courts of record in Nigeria. He has represented parties as counsel in courts and advised clients on legal issues arising from…
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Seni M Adio
Copley Partners is a distinguished full-service law firm based in Lagos, renowned for its adeptness in litigation and dispute resolution. Under the leadership of Managing Partner Seni M Adio, SAN, the firm has established a formidable…
View profile →Morayo Tella
BA LAW LLP (formerly B Ayorinde & Co) is a firm of legal practitioners established in 1989. Our areas of superior expertise are in litigation, ADR and commercial practice; meanwhile, our major asset is an ability to form an effective…
View profile →Olasupo Shasore
Olasupo Shasore, SAN, is a founding partner of ALP NG & Co in Lagos, Nigeria, whose firm was named Arbitration Law Firm of the Year in Nigeria at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What does a litigation lawyer in Nigeria do?
A litigation lawyer represents clients in court proceedings, arbitration and mediation, and advises on how to resolve a dispute before it reaches court. You are likely to need one when a contract dispute, debt claim or other disagreement cannot be settled informally, when you receive a claim, or when you need to enforce a judgment or award.
How do I find a good litigation lawyer in Nigeria?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Nigeria, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each litigation lawyer listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a litigation lawyer in Nigeria cost?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local litigation lawyer in Nigeria if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Nigeria, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local litigation lawyer in Nigeria, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking litigation lawyer in Nigeria?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
How do I contact a litigation lawyer in Nigeria through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.