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Provided by ǼLEX
We have one of Nigeria’s largest and most experienced commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice groups, headed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria with over 40 years experience, and comprised of other highly skilled practitioners who have practiced extensively before all the superior courts of record in Nigeria.
We are skilled in resolving disputes by litigation, mediation, arbitration or expert determination. Keys areas of strength are contractual disputes, receiverships, insolvency and corporate restructuring claims, professional negligence, intellectual property, competition, real estate particularly in construction and engineering issues, financial fraud, debt recovery, expropriation, insurance claims, tax matters, employment, libel, product liability, class action matters, immigration, multiparty litigation, probate matters, trusts, transport, specifically aviation, admiralty and maritime.
We represent corporations, partnerships, airlines, banks and individual entrepreneurs in commercial, financial and business litigation of all types. Recently, we represented a major tobacco manufacturing company on a product liability claim made by the Federal Government and four local State Governments. We are currently advising a multinational oil exploration company on a $200m arbitration with an offshore contractor. We are also representing an offshore client in series of first ever mass torts/medical recoupment claims brought by State governments against a manufacturer.
Chambers Review
ǼLEX operates a highly skilled dispute resolution group with expertise in a number of areas, including tax and product liability litigation, debt recovery and breach of contract claims. The firm is sought after by an exceptional list of key domestic and international companies, including companies engaged in telecommunications, energy, and oil and gas as well as financial services.
Work Highlights
- ǼLEX represented Total Energies in an action filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, Bayelsa State Government and Rivers State Government regarding the interpretation of the Personal Income Tax Act and its implications for the taxes calculated from Total Energies' employees and activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ǼLEX has an exceptional team."
"What stands out to me is that the law firm brings in practical experience and solutions to solve problems."
"The team is highly skilled and we are happy with the quality of the legal services provided."
"ǼLEX are very strong with their communication to clients on emerging issues in related business areas."
"ǼLEX has an exceptional team."
"What stands out to me is that the law firm brings in practical experience and solutions to solve problems."
"The team is highly skilled and we are happy with the quality of the legal services provided."
"ǼLEX are very strong with their communication to clients on emerging issues in related business areas."
Notable Practitioners
Adedapo Tunde-Olowu is a respected litigator within ǼLEX's dispute resolution practice. He is particularly involved in litigation relating to medical negligence, debt collection and employment issues.
"Adedapo Tunde-Olowu is very strategic and practical."
"I am very happy with his services."