At 1st Attorneys, our Public Law & Human Rights Solutions provide
comprehensive legal services in matters involving the government, regulatory authorities, and
the protection of individual rights. We specialize in ensuring that justice, accountability,
and the rule of law are upheld while safeguarding our clients’ freedoms under both
domestic and international legal frameworks.

Our Areas of Expertise

a. Constitutional Law

• Interpretation and enforcement of the 1999 Constitution (as amended)
• Filing and defending actions for fundamental rights enforcement
• Electoral and governance litigation, including pre- and post-election matters
• Judicial review of ultra vires actions by government agencies
• Policy advisory and compliance with constitutional provisions

b. Tax Law

• Comprehensive tax advisory for individuals and corporate entities
• Representation in tax disputes before the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) and courts
• Advisory on federal and state tax laws, including FIRS and State IRS compliance
• Guidance on international tax obligations and double taxation treaties

c. Criminal Law

• Defense against state prosecutions, ensuring due process rights
• Advisory on potential criminal liability and regulatory compliance
• Public interest litigation to address unlawful detentions and abuse of state powers
• Representation in anti-corruption and financial crime matters before EFCC, ICPC, and other agencies

d. Procedural Law

• Compliance with civil and criminal procedure laws and rules of evidence
• Judicial review and appeals for irregular or unfair proceedings
• Representation in administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings
• Ensuring adherence to fair hearing principles in tribunal and disciplinary matters

e. Human Rights Law

• Filing actions under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009
• Challenging violations of rights such as liberty, privacy, movement, and dignity
• Public interest and impact litigation to address systemic government abuses
• International human rights advocacy under the African Charter and other treaties
• Advisory on asylum, deportation, and humanitarian protection

Why Choose 1st Attorneys?

• Expert representation in constitutional, criminal, tax, and human rights matters
• Proven litigation experience from the High Court to the Supreme Court of Nigeria
• Dedicated to protecting individual and corporate rights against unlawful state action
• Integrated legal and policy solutions with domestic and international compliance