Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

Garnishee proceedings offer an efficient mechanism for enforcing monetary judgments by attaching funds held by third parties, typically banks. However, when external parties assert legal or equitable interests in the attached funds, the process encounters significant procedural and substantive challenges that test the boundaries between swift enforcement and the protection of competing proprietary rights.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has clarified the application of the doctrine of fortissime contra preferentes in land revocation cases, holding that technical imperfections in revocation notices will not invalidate legitimate governmental action undertaken in good faith for genuine public purposes.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Rothmans of Pall Mall v. Kasmal International Services Ltd. addresses a fundamental question of procedural fairness: what happens when a trial court enters judgment without properly notifying the defendant of hearing dates?

The digital age has fundamentally altered how defamation and data privacy intersect, particularly on social media platforms where reputational harm can stem from both false publications and unauthorized use of personal information.

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the “Supreme Court”) delivered a landmark decision in the case of Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors...

The Supreme Court of Nigeria (the 'Court') has resolved the controversy created by conflicting judicial pronouncements on the extent of the jurisdiction...

Medical negligence in Nigeria presents significant challenges for victims seeking justice, from proving breach of duty to navigating systemic barriers in obtaining medical records.

As medical negligence claims in Nigeria increasingly expose hospitals to tens or hundreds of millions in damages, regulatory sanctions, and reputational harm, healthcare institutions must shift from reactive legal responses to proactive patient safety systems. This analysis examines how weak internal policies, inadequate staffing, poor documentation, and governance gaps create legal vulnerabilities, while outlining eight practical strategies hospitals can implement to prevent costly disputes before they occ

Medical negligence litigation is among the most evidence-driven forms of civil proceedings. A claimant who has suffered an unfortunate medical outcome does not succeed merely because the treatment failed or an injury occurred. The law recognises that medicine is not an exact science, and healthcare professionals are not guarantors of successful outcomes.

Medical negligence litigation is among the most evidence-driven forms of civil proceedings. A claimant who has suffered an unfortunate medical outcome does not succeed merely because the treatment failed or an injury occurred. The law recognises that medicine is not an exact science, and healthcare professionals are not guarantors of successful outcomes.

The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in maritime disputes involving Nigerian interests came under judicial scrutiny in PS Offshore Nigeria Ltd v. Miden Systems Nigeria Ltd & Chasewood Ltd.

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care a reasonably competent professional in the same field would provide under similar circumstances...