Practice & Commentary
The Scourge of Undercharging and Fee Undercutting in the Nigerian Legal Profession
The Scourge of Undercharging and Fee Undercutting in the Nigerian Legal Profession The Scourge of Undercharging and Fee Undercutting in the Nigerian Legal Profession Introduction: A Problem Decades in the Making There is a lingering problem within the Nigerian legal profession, and it is one that we have largely enabled ourselves. Today, we call it […]
The Nigerian Lawyer’s Guide to AI: A Complete Prompt Library for Smarter Legal Work
The Nigerian Lawyer’s Guide to AI: 83 Legal Prompts The Nigerian Lawyer’s Guide to AI: 83 Legal Prompts Artificial intelligence is changing the way legal services are delivered. Across the globe, law firms are using large language models to draft documents, summarise case files, conduct first-pass research, and improve client communication. Yet for many Nigerian […]
Drafting Exit Rights Under Nigerian Law That Survive NIPC, SEC, and FIRS Scrutiny
Your Incineration Clause Just Failed: Drafting Exit Rights Under Nigerian Law That Survive NIPC, SEC, and FIRS Scrutiny The carefully crafted exit clause in your shareholders’ agreement may already be unenforceable. Nigeria’s regulatory triple lock, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), routinely […]
The Fee Undercutter’s Dilemma: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Implications
The Fee Undercutter’s Dilemma: LPRO 2023 & Legal Ethics in Nigeria The Fee Undercutter’s Dilemma: LPRO 2023 & Legal Ethics in Nigeria Introduction The legal profession in Nigeria has long prided itself on its nobility, integrity, and commitment to justice. However, in recent times, a troubling trend has emerged-one that threatens the very foundation of […]
Conflicting Supreme Court Judgments in Nigeria: Anatomy of a Judicial Crisis
Conflicting Supreme Court Judgments in Nigeria: Anatomy of a Judicial Crisis Abstract The Supreme Court of Nigeria stands as the apex judicial body, constitutionally empowered as the final court of appeal whose decisions are binding on all authorities and persons throughout the federation. Yet in recent years, a troubling phenomenon has emerged with increasing frequency: […]