Best Lawyers in Nigeria 2023:Law is a well respected profession because we cannot do without indulging the services of a Lawyer either for Legal Advice, Signing of documents and contracts or for Legal Representation in a Court of law. Thus, we definitely need the services of a Lawyer and we also desire to get the best Legal Representation from a lawyer. In case you are seeking for the best Legal Representation or you wish to know high ranking Lawyers who can offer you a great legal representation, this Article is going to pinpoint a list of lawyers who have exceptionally stood out in offering the best Legal Representation to clients, having a wealth of experience in legal practice, possessing a wide spectrum of knowledge of law, establishing Law firms for carrying out legal transactions, and having National and International recognition for their exceptional legal services.
It is truism that litigation is a good way to settle dispute. However, before getting a lawyer to litigate on your behalf, it is essential that you consider some things. The reason is because, not every dispute requires the court to settle it. Here are some of the things you should carry at the back of your mind when searching for a lawyer in Nigeria.
1. There are Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods that might resolve the dispute: First, you must note that there are ADR processes which are far better and faster than litigation. The reason is because, the court is usually flooded with many cases/matters. So before your case will be heard in court, it will take time. Even when it is heard, the court can decide to adjoin the matter to a later date (Usually 2 – 6 months).
In the case of Mojekwu v Mojekwu, it took the court many years to settle a land dispute. A similar case is the case of Nzekwu v Nzekwu. Nonetheless, i am sure that if these cases went through any ADR methods, parties would have gotten a faster, better and admicable judgment.
So, before engaging the services of a lawyer, it is pertinent to know whether a lawyer is truly needed in the matter. If it is something you can settle through Negotiation, Meditation or Conciliation, then you should look for an ADR specialist rather than a lawyer.
2. There are areas of specialty in law: Yes! You must have heard people say that “a lawyer is a lawyer. It doesn’t matter his area of specialty.” Well, this is not wholesomely true. In the legal profession, there are many practice area. For instance, we have lawyers who are into Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Education Law, Employment and Labor Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Family and Juvenile Law, Health Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law, Securities Law, Sports and Entertainment Law and even Tax Law etc. No lawyer is a specialist of all these areas. A lawyer can be good in one or two, but he can’t be the master of all.
In light of this, it is also very important that you know the areas of practice of your lawyer before engaging his services. Do not get me wrong! I didn’t say that a particular lawyer can not handle matters on all these areas of law. What i am trying to point out is that, a lawyer who is employed for the same thing he specialized in school is better than another who is employed for a case different from what he studied.
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Below are the best lawyers in Nigeria
Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN
Femi Falana, SAN
Femi Olubanwo
Kehinde Ojuawo
Wole Olanipekun, SAN
Gbenga Oyebode
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN
Funke Adekoya
Adedolapo Akinrele
Muhammad Dele Belgore SAN
Adewale Atake, SAN
Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN
Mike Igbokwe, SAN, FCIArb, FBR
Fabian Ajogwu, SAN FCIArb
Above are some of the best lawyers I usually recommend for people who come to me, seeking to know the best lawyers in Nigeria. Even though they are not the only good lawyers we have in Nigeria, i can vouch that these ones will handle your case competently. All you need to do, is contact them using the information provided below.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) Nigeria Branch
NBA Section on Business Law, Sports Law Committee (Treasurer)
Organization of the Harmonization of African Laws (Secretary)
Abimbola is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the managing partner of Banwo & Ighodalo (One of the best law firms in Nigeria 2019). She is a target driven and goal oriented lawyer. Accordingly to research, she is a guru in all ADR processes, Corporate and Commercial Law.
As shown above, she went to the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Universita Per Stranieri, Perugia, Italy (1984). Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN has handle many legal cases (Including Supreme Court cases). Having practiced for more than 10 years now, there is no doubt that she knows the ups and downs of the legal profession. She is the best lawyer if you have any case on company or commercial law.
It will surprise you to know that Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN also studied abroad. Her multilingual skills (English, French, Italian and German) makes her a lawyer with a difference. She is a one time Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, the first female to be appointed to that office. She was made a Sinior Advocate in 2015 by the legal practitioners privilege committee. To engage the service of this lawyer follow the information below:
Address:
98 Awolowo Road South West Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 90 60 00 3561 2
University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile Ife, Oyo State
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
President, West African Bar Association; Member
Nigerian Bar Association
West African Bar Association
Pan African Lawyers Union and International Bar Association
PRACTICE AREA
Constitutional law
Human right law
Femi Falana, SAN is one of the best lawyers in Nigeria. In fact, he is among the richest lawyers in Nigeria today. Femi Falana is a good human right lawyer/activist. His wife, Mrs. Funmi Falana, is a lawyer and his son, Falz (One of the best Nigerian singers) is also a lawyer. Accordingly to research, Femi Falana has been in the game of protecting and fighting for the rights of Nigerian citizens. He was the National Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP) in 2018. Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief, Weekly Report of Nigeria. In case you don’t know, Weekly Report of Nigeria (WRN) is one of the most trusted and reliable law reports in Nigeria.
Below are some of the outstanding publications by Femi Falana, SAN
Fundamental Rights Enforcement, Legaltext Publishing Company 2005 (251 pages);
Legal and Policy Framework of Occupational Health and Safety in Nigeria in Idowu Awopetu et al (eds) (1998)
WORKING IN DANGER, P. 52, a CDHR Publication.
Frankly speaking, Femi Falana, SAN is an expensive lawyer. However, If you can afford the services of this lawyer, i assure you that you won’t regret it. No doubt, he is one of the best lawyers in Nigeria. To engage the service of Femi Falana, SAN, kindly follow the details below:
Femi Olubanwo is a 54 years old practicing lawyer in Nigeria. It is worthwhile to note that Femi is a founding partner of Banwo & Ighodalo (One of the biggest and prestigious law firms in Nigeria 2019). Accordingly to researchers, Femi is an erudite intellectual property practitioner whose diverse commercial practice includes advising on all manner of trade mark issues.
Accordingly, he also possesses expertise in copyright matters. He is even considered “one of the top intellectual property lawyers.” As at the time this post was written, Femi is the director on the boards of several companies like: BlackBerry Technologies Nigeria Limited (the Nigerian subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited), Calyx Securities Limited, and Courage Education Foundation (a Non Governmental Organization).
So, if you have a legal matter concerning any of the areas specified above, you may want to give Femi Olubanwo a try. Trust me; you will not regret it at all. Kindly use the information provided below to get his services:
Kehinde is a blend of both African and American style of legal practice. According to legal 500, “Kehinde Ojuawo is fantastic bright lawyer, who is tenacious in a pleasing way” As stated earlier, he is a versatile commercial lawyer, with an uncommon analytical mind and ability to understand and attend to complex instructions.
It will surprise you to know that Kehinde Ojuawo works with one of the top law firms in Nigeria (Banwo & Ighodalo). This should tell you that he is not an anyhow lawyer. Another area Kehinde Ojuawo is very good at is in advising clients on Oil & Gas, Mining and Power, Foreign Investments & Divestments and general Corporate & Commercial law transactions. On this note, if you are searching for a good lawyer in any of the above fields, you need to get the services of Kehinde Ojuawo. Kindly follow the information below:
Wole Olanipekun is a newly recognized Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He is the core partner of the prestigious Bode Olanipekun (One of the top law firms in Nigeria). Researchers have corroborated that Bode Olanipekun is currently the youngest holder of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He is said to be the back bone of his firm.
Research has also state that Wole Olanipekun, SAN displays consistency and profound intellectual curiosity fueled by an insatiable appetite for research, learning and knowledge are part of the traits WOC celebrates in Bode as one of its products.
Wole has handle many legal matters. He is known by both Supreme judges, Appeal court judges and high court judges in Nigeria as a lawyer that troubles the waters of the law.
Like Femi Falana, Wole Olanipekun, SAN is really a good lawyer in his field, but he is expensive too. Nonetheless, if you can afford to get the legal services of Wole Olanipekun, SAN you will not regret it at all. He is indeed, one of the best lawyers in Nigeria. Kindly follow the information below to contact Wole Olanipekun, SAN
Address:
Lagos Office God’s Grace House 5, Maple Close Osborne Foreshore Estate, Phase 2, Ikoyi, Lagos. 234 (0) 1 4605267, 234 (0) 1 9035864
Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School, 2007
University of Pennsylvania, LLM, 1982
University of Ife, LLB (Hons), 1979
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Nigerian Bar Association
American Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
International Bar Association
Institut European d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD)
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate and Commercial Practice
Gbenga Oyebode is one of the finest lawyers i can count on in Nigeria. According to Chambers Global, Gbenga Oyebode is a consummate dealmaker who has received plaudits from clients and peers alike for his corporate expertise. IFLR 1000 says that one of Nigeria’s most prominent lawyers is Gbenga, the founder and Chairman of Aluko & Oyebode. This is evidennt because, Gbenga Oyebode has studied both in Nigeria and abroad. In my opinion, i think he has gotten everything that is essential in his field of law.
If you are still contemplating whether or not to engage the services of Gbenga Oyebode, i would like to let you know that Gbenga Oyebode is the founder of one of the top 3 law firms in Nigeria (Aluko & Oyebode). I believe he is no longer a child in comprate and commercial practice. So if you are really searching for a lawyer in that area, you may want to give Gbenga Oyebode a try. Quickly follow the details below to contact him.
Ekiti State University for the award of LL.D (hc) in 2002
University of London
LL.D of University Lagos
Uni of Jos, LL.D of Federal
University of Technology, Akure
LL.D, Kogi State University, etc
PRACTICE AREA
Appeals, Arbitration, Criminal litigation and Election petitions etc.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Nigerian Bar Association
AWARDS
Winner of the Best Pro-Chancellor award in 2005 and 2006, winner of Queen Victoria Commemorative Award at Socrates Award of European Business Assembly in Oxford UK; member of the Rector of Europe, October, 2007; Vice President, Rector of Europe, 2010; and Honorary Professor of International University.
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN); Doctor of Letters (LL.D); Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos, Nigeria and the immediate past Chairman of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities.
He is currently among the richest lawyers in Nigeria and also a profound legal practitioner. Aare Afe Babalola, SAN is very vast in his area of specialty. His enthusiasm and experience in the legal profession has undoubtedly contributed to his success in the profession. At some point, people started to call him “Bar in England” because he studied at England. From my review on cases where Babalola appear as the representative of a person, it is clear, at the face of it, that he is among the best lawyers in Nigeria. In some cases, even Judges respect his presences in court.
Based on this, i enjoin you to quickly contact Aare Afe Babalola, SAN if you have any case related to his areas of specialty. Of course, he is an expensive lawyer. But if you are able to engage him as your lawyer, you won’t regret anything. Contact him below:
Funke Adekoya also one of the best lawyers in Nigeria. She is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and an adent Abitrators /Mediator, Funke has been opportuned to handle a considerable number of cases in arbitration and mediation. It is important to know that Funke Adekoya is the founder of AÉLEX (one of the best law firms in Nigeria). It was originally a group formed to help in resolving dispute outside the court (That is, through Alternative Dispute Resolution methods).
With over 40years experience, there is no doubt that Funke Adekoya is one of the best lawyers in ADR methods. Even till today, she still assist and advise offshore counsel on issues of Nigerian law and has appeared as an expert witness and provided expert legal opinions on Nigerian substantive and procedural law matters before courts in England, the United States of America and Turkey.
If you are considering settling your dispute with someone outside the court, then you should contact Funke Adekoya now. She is indeed a good ADR specialist. Kindly follow the information below to engage her services:
Clifton College, Bristol, England, (1979-82) Graduated from University College London (1986), Life Member Bentham Club, University College, London
ASSOCIATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
Editorial Board, Oxford Journal of World
Energy and Natural Resources Law (JWELB)
Editorial Board, Oil Gas & Energy Law (OGEL)
Consultant to Adam Smith International
PRACTICE AREA
Maritime, Aviation & Transport Law, Energy & Natural Resources Law and Infrastructure & Telecommunications Groups of the Firm. He also possesses extensive experience in conducting litigation within these practice groups.
Adedolapo Akinrele is one of best Nigerian lawyers on energy matters. He is known for his excellent and thorough research skills, which ensure that “even potential problematic areas are brought up. ” Adedolapo is also gifted in the act of litigation as well. His outstanding qualities has made him standout among the thousands of lawyers in the same field of study with him. Frankly speaking, Adedolapo is a good lawyer and that is why i included his profile in this work.
Of course, he is an expensive lawyer. But i can vouch that you won’t regret engaging the service of this indomitable lawyer. For information on how to contact him, check below:
Address:
F O Akinrele & Co 188 Awolowo Road SW Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) 1997 Member
International Bar Association (IBA) Member
Nigerian Maritime Law Association Member
Nigerian Insurance Law Association and the Institute of Directors (IOD)
PRACTICE AREA
Regulatory & Compliance Advice
Dispute Resolution
Muhammad Dele Belgore, SAN is also one of the best lawyers in Nigeria. He is one of the core partners of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore. Muhammad Dele Belgore became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2001; after fulfilling all the requirements for the title. The reason why i included Muhammad Dele in this list is because, he is one the lawyers in Nigeria who are also doing pretty well In ADR processes.
Just as provided above, Muhammad Dele Belgore SAN is a guru when it comes to Regulatory/Compliance Advice and Dispute Resolution. He is a member of the Fellowship of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a profound lecturer of Arbitration in many schools. In my view, Muhammad Dele Belgore SAN is the ideal lawyer if you want to settle your dispute with someone using any Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods.
Believe me, there are only few lawyers who can settle dispute through ADR. And that is why you should engage the services Muhammad Dele Belgore SAN.
Address:
7th Floor, St. Nicholas House, Catholic Mission Street, P. O. Box 80367, Lafiaji Lagos, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Telephone: + 234 (1) 4622502, + 234 (1) 8972065 Fax: +234 (1) 4622 501
11. Adewale Atake, SAN
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EDUCATION
Attended the University of Jos
PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation & Commercial Arbitration
Environmental Law
Aviation & Maritime Law
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
London Court of International Arbitration (African Users Council)
Nigerian Maritime Arbitrators Association.
PUBLICATIONS
‘Beating the System’– 2012 Guide to Litigation and Dispute Resolution, ‘Domestic Arbitration in Nigeria: Can Foreign Counsel Still Run the Race?’– Arbitration News, Vol. 18 No. 1, February 2013.
Adewale Atake, SAN is one of the core Partners of Templars law firm and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group and specializes in both domestic and international energy ARBITRATION. Adewale Atake, SAN is a well known arbitrator in Nigeria. This is undoubtedly true as he has handled different cases on both litigation and arbitration.
With about 20 years of experience, there is absolutely no doubt the Adedolapo Akinrele is now a guru in his area of specialty. According to Legal 500 he is a “spectacular in mastery of the law and legal advice“. Also, after doing my search about Adewale Atake I noticed that he is not only recognized as a good lawyer in Nigeria. He is also known to be one in many other countries in the world. One of the notable works of Adewale Atake is that he led Templars team in obtaining an award of over US $2billion in the Crude Entitlement Dispute Arbitration with the NNPC.
Accordingly, Adewale Atake, SAN led and successfully obtained an arbitral award on behalf of the Heineken subsidiary, Nigerian Breweries plc in a dispute. No doubt, Adewale Atake, SAN is one of the best lawyers in Nigeria i can count on.
Another well known barrister and solicitor I can count on in Nigeria is Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN. He is the principal partner of J-K Gadzama LLP located at the capital city of Nigeria. It will surprise you to know that Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN is also one of the richest lawyers in Nigeria today.
As at the time this article was written, Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN had about $15 million as his networth. Having practiced for more than 30 years now, he has handled High Court, Appeal court and Supreme Court Cases. Many as time, Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN has represented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as lead Counsel.
Frankly speaking, Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama SAN is an expensive lawyer in Nigeria. If you wish to employ his services, please the website of his law firm and get his contact details.
Address:
Plot 1805, Damaturu Crescent Garki 2 Abuja
13. Mike Igbokwe, SAN, FCIArb, FBR: Mike Igbokwe is a versatile and result oriented lawyer specializing in technical areas such as Maritime Law, Aviation, Banking and Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Practice and the Shipping aspects of Energy and Power and many other areas of litigation. He has a great wealth of over 30 years experience in active litigation, this therefore makes him an ideal Lawyer with a vast knowledge and wealth of experience to effectively represent in Court on any legal issue.
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Asides Litigation, Mike Igbokwe, SAN is a great solicitor having over 25 professional membership in these aforementioned area of specialization and offering legal advise to clients within and outside Nigeria. He also specializes in settling disputes of Clients outside Court through the machinery of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mike Igbokwe is definitely one of the greatest minds you may see in the Nigerian Legal industry and his quiet lifestyle may make the type of Lawyer which you may desire to have.
14. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN FCIArb: Fabian Ajogwu SAN is the founding Partner of Kenna Partner, a top tier Law firm with headquarters in Lagos and branch offices in Abuja and Enugu State. Ajogwu’s brilliance and exceptional ability in Legal Practice easily made him become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria aged 39 years and has won numerous awards and Landmark cases over the years.
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Fabian Ajogwu SAN has a very vast knowledge of law with many years of practice in areas of Law such as Energy Law, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Banking, Investments, Corporate Law, Arbitration and Litigation. He has represented the Federal Government of Nigeria as the lead Counsel in a good number of cases and he has represented many multinational companies as well as offering Legal Advice at the highest level. He is one of the most respected Lawyers in Nigeria and ranks well amongst the best in this field.
These are some of the best lawyers in Nigeria as it stands now. Like i said, there are more to be mentioned but for the purpose of this article, i will end here today. Remember to contact us if you don’t like any of the lawyers mentioned above. We will provide you with the contact details of more top lawyers in Nigeria. Trust me; bscholarly is the No. 1 online legal resource center in Africa. You can count on us.
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chukas August 10, 2020
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