Meet Abe & Asotie LP’s dispute resolution team which is composed of astute litigation, arbitration and negotiation experts.

Our firm and team of lawyers have successfully and efficiently represented several companies, multinationals and high-net-worth individuals in complex and multi-dimensional disputes in Nigerian Courts (including appellate Courts), Arbitral Tribunals, Mediation centers and at negotiation tables. Notably, some of these cases have contributed significantly to the body of Nigeria’s jurisprudence.

Recognizing the challenges of today’s global economy, we proactively guide clients through potential contractual and regulatory disputes and challenges. Knowing that no two disputes are the same, our approach to disputes encompasses dispute prevention – where we provide strategic counsel to clients to minimize legal risk and avoid disputes either through specific case review or a thorough litigation portfolio review, dispute mitigation – in which case we deploy skilled negotiation and mediation to achieve favorable outcomes while upholding our clients’ principles and culture, and then dispute resolution where we litigate or arbitrate after crafting robust strategies based on meticulous analysis of the issues in dispute and potential opposing arguments.

We recognise the impact of disputes on business operations and financial stability. Consequently, we make it a practice to adopt the most effective and efficient strategies that would minimise operational and financial risks for our clients while resolving disputes. We also engage in litigation portfolio audits to ascertain the risk levels of our clients and proffer proactive solutions to them. Armed with an in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian legal system, we routinely advise international law firms on Nigerian substantive and procedural law as we also represent clients on matters and disputes that transcend the Nigerian jurisdiction through our alliance and collaborative relationship with seasoned law firms, internationally.

We understand that legal challenges can extend beyond individual client matters. Our firm actively participates in public interest litigation to address systemic legal issues that impact on our clients’ industries. This strategic approach allows us to influence legal policy, expand the frontiers of law, and create a more predictable and supportive business environment for our clients and others. Through carefully selected cases, we aim to remove legal obstacles and foster a legal landscape that encourages growth and innovation for our clients.