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When A Pending Lawsuit Will Not Be Enough To Prevent The Winding Up Of A Company: Key Lessons From Unifam Industries V. Ecobank (2019) 1 NWLR 187

The case of UNIFAM INDUSTRIES LIMITED V. ECOBANK NIGERIA LIMITED (SC.149/2005) was heard by the Supreme Court of Nigeria...

Nigeria Litigation

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

The Doctrine Of Competence-Competence In The Evolving Landscape Of Arbitration

Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because it promises what domestic courts frequently cannot...

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Understanding The Challenges And Opportunities Involved In The Enforcement Of Mediation Agreements

Mediation is a flexible, confidential process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, actively assists the parties in reaching a negotiated agreement on a dispute.

Nigeria Litigation

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

The Legal Process For Reporting Elder Abuse In South Africa

Protecting older persons from abuse is both a legal duty and a social responsibility. The Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 ("the Act") places clear obligations on individuals, professionals and communities...

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

Collective Redress & Class Actions 2025

Nigeria Litigation

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Promoting Arbitration As A Tool For Encouraging Investment

Nigeria Litigation

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Tying Up The Loose Ends - Mediation Is A Must Unless Exceptional Circumstances Exist

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Effective Debt Recovery In Nigeria: Prioritising ADR Over The Litigation Minefield

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Continuing Harm And Continuing Tortious Acts Conundrum: Insights From Jalla v. Shell Int'l Trading & Shipping Co. Ltd., And Its Implications For Oil Spill Compensation Litigation In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards Under The Provisions Of The Arbitration And Mediation Act, 2023 And Other Extant Statutes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

The Guide To Dispute Resolution In Africa 2025

Worldwide Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Why Arbitration Is The Way To Go For Banks To Reduce Trillions In Non-Performing Loans.

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Sufficient Knowledge, Not Suspicion: Clarifying Prescription In Medical Malpractice Cases

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

CAS Must Reflect The World It Serves — Balancing Expertise, Opportunity And Global Representation In Sports Arbitration

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

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KPMG Nigeria

The Nigerian Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Nigeria's New Tax Regime: A Taxpayer's Guide To Compliance, Offences, Penalties, Enforcement, And Dispute Resolution

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Ethiopia's Income Tax Proclamation No. 1395-2025 (Amendment)

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SNG Grant Thornton

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Arbitrators Cannot Decide Constitutional Invalidity In Public Procurement

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA"), in NAD Property Income Fund v Bushbuckridge Municipality, delivered a judgment on Thursday 4 December 2025 concerning the power...

South Africa Government

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ENS

The Doctrine Of Competence-Competence In The Evolving Landscape Of Arbitration

Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because it promises what domestic courts frequently cannot...

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Understanding The Challenges And Opportunities Involved In The Enforcement Of Mediation Agreements

Mediation is a flexible, confidential process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, actively assists the parties in reaching a negotiated agreement on a dispute.

Nigeria Litigation

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Promoting Arbitration As A Tool For Encouraging Investment

Nigeria Litigation

SM

Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Between Public Policy And Party Conduct: How Champion Breweries PLC v Brauerei Beck GMBH & Co. KG Redefines Enforcement Resistance In Arbitration

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Effective Debt Recovery In Nigeria: Prioritising ADR Over The Litigation Minefield

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Continuing Harm And Continuing Tortious Acts Conundrum: Insights From Jalla v. Shell Int'l Trading & Shipping Co. Ltd., And Its Implications For Oil Spill Compensation Litigation In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legal And Strategic Importance Of Trade Associations In Nigeria's Commercial Framework

Nigeria International

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Blueprint Solicitors

Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards Under The Provisions Of The Arbitration And Mediation Act, 2023 And Other Extant Statutes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

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Personal Injury

Biometrics And CGL Exclusions: U.S. Court Finds No Cover For Facial‑Recognition Claims Under "Access Or Disclosure" Clause

A U.S. district court in Illinois has recently held that a commercial general liability policy's "access or disclosure of confidential or personal information"...

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

Sufficient Knowledge, Not Suspicion: Clarifying Prescription In Medical Malpractice Cases

The recent Eastern Cape Division of the High Court judgment in N[…] v Member of the Executive for the Department of Health, Eastern Cape serves as a critical reminder of the intricacies...

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence In Ghana: A Legal Guide For Patients And Practioners

In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a steady rise in cases of medical negligence that have ignited public concern about accountability within the healthcare system...

Ghana Healthcare

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Asare Bediako & Co

Triggering The Exclusion: How A Firearms Clause Shielded An Insurer From Liability

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Employer Immunity Is Not Absolute: What This Means For Employment Practices Policies

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Litigating Medical Negligence In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Available Legal Remedies And Employee Compensation For Workplace Accident And Injury In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Beyond The Doctor's Mistake: Investigating The Chain Of Legal Responsibility In Cases Of Medical Negligence Involving Multiple Parties

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Understanding Contingency Fee Agreements Or Better Known A No-Win-No-Fee Agreement In South African Law

South Africa Litigation

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

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Court Procedure

Subpoenaed Under Section 417 – What Are Your Rights And Obligations?

Being subpoenaed to appear at a Section 417 enquiry can feel daunting, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process.

South Africa Government

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Barnard Inc.

Mandatory Engagement With Opposing Counsel Prior To Filing Any Interlocutory Application: A Pre-filing ADR Requirement

In a climate of courts clogged with backlog, with the defeaning clamour for faster trials, for alternative dispute resolution and mediation in litigation even at appellate levels...

Uganda Litigation

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ENS

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Litigation

Dotse@Law

Litigation Dispute Resolution Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

The Treatment Of Evidence Of Expert Witnesses By Nigerian Courts: The Need To Review The Mode Of Calling Expert Witnesses

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Zimbabwe Litigation

Maunga Maanda and Associates

What Litigators Do All Day

South Africa Litigation

BI

Barnard Inc.

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Civil Law

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Litigation

Dotse@Law

The Treatment Of Evidence Of Expert Witnesses By Nigerian Courts: The Need To Review The Mode Of Calling Expert Witnesses

In matters involving foreign law, customary law or custom, or of science or art, or the identity of handwriting or finger impressions, the evidence of an expert witness may be required to assist the trial court...

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Zimbabwe, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Zimbabwe Litigation

Maunga Maanda and Associates

Simba v Vantage: A Rare Exception Exposing A Loophole In Uganda's Arbitration Law

Uganda Litigation

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ENS

Enforcement Of Foreign And Local Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Danol Partners

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

Tayo Oyetibo LP

Uganda Supreme Court's Waiver Of 30% Deposit By Mortgagors: A Borrower's Win Or A Legal Mix-up?

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ENS

Civil Procedure In Focus: Exploring Key Innovations And Changes In The High Court Of Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Uzbekistan Litigation

PraeLegal

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Latest Videos

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Young AFSA Webinar – Session 3 (Video)

Deale Attorneys

The CBN Naira Redesign And The Supreme Court Ruling; What You Should Know. (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

State Capture Inquiry | Steven Powell And Dudu Myeni Testify | 2 (Video)

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ENS

Dispute Resolution (Video)

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

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