Legal Fees in Nigeria 2025: Detailed Client Guide | 1st Attorneys Legal Fees in Nigeria in 2025 What the law requires, how bands and scales work, how VAT and withholding tax apply. Updated 13 September 2025 • Nigeria • Legal Costs Contents The big question What the law now says State bands and PQE tiers How lawyers price matters VAT and withholding tax Appearance fees in litigation Expenses and disbursements Worked examples Quick FAQ Talk […]

Types of Law Firms in Nigeria: Structures, Specialties & Pricing (2025 Guide) | 1st Attorneys® Nigeria • Legal Market Guide Types of Law Firms in Nigeria (2025 Guide) Thinking about hiring a lawyer in Nigeria—or positioning your firm? This guide explains how firms differ by size, focus, structure, clientele, and delivery model, and how pricing typically works. Use the checklist to pick the right fit fast. Updated: 13 Sept 2025Estimated reading time: 6–8 min On […]

Contents Overview Snapshot (Aug 2025) Who counts as a lawyer? Recent Calls to Bar Where are law firms located? The big question, analysed Methodology & caveats FAQ Sources Talk to 1st Attorneys Data Brief — updated 30 Aug 2025 Nigeria’s Legal Profession in Numbers (Since 1963) How many lawyers has Nigeria produced since the first domestic Call to Bar in 1963? How many were called most recently? And how many law firms operate across the […]

Introduction In Nigeria, professional titles are a significant part of identity and recognition. However, the legal profession stands apart from others in its strict prohibition against using “Barrister” as a prefix before a lawyer’s name. This restriction, upheld by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the courts, contrasts with other professions—such as engineering and architecture—where prefixes like “Engr.” and “Arc.” are commonly accepted. This article examines: The legal basis for banning “Barrister” as a prefix. Why other professions (Engr., Arc., Dr.) freely use […]