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Third-Party Funding And Asset Tracing In Commercial Disputes: The Nigerian Perspective
Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Domestic Assets
The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against Nigerian assets requires navigating international arbitration law, domestic procedure, and judicial discretion. While Nigeria is arbitration-friendly and a New York Convention signatory, converting successful foreign arbitrations into enforceable relief demands careful attention to statutory requirements, asset tracing strategies, and potential resistance grounds including public policy and procedural irregularity.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Can An Estate Residents’ Association Or Its Security Service Provider Be Liable For A Burglary In The Estate? A Review Of The High Court’s Decision In Obioha v. The Registered Trustees Of Osborne Estate Property Owners & Residents Association, Lagos & Anor (Judgment Delivered On 4 May 2026 By Hon. Justice K.A. Ajose (Mrs))
A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.
Nigeria Litigation
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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Court Procedure

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Third-Party Funding And Asset Tracing In Commercial Disputes: The Nigerian Perspective
Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Third-Party Funding And Asset Tracing In Commercial Disputes: The Nigerian Perspective
Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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FinTech Licence Revocations And Crypto Dispute Resolution: Regulatory Pressure And Emerging Conflict Mechanisms In Nigeria
Nigeria's FinTech and cryptocurrency sectors face intensified regulatory scrutiny as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Securities and Exchange Commission adopt assertive enforcement measures, leading to licence revocations and operational restrictions. How are these regulatory pressures reshaping the digital asset landscape, and what dispute resolution mechanisms are emerging to address conflicts in this evolving ecosystem?
Nigeria Technology
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Civil Law

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Can An Estate Residents’ Association Or Its Security Service Provider Be Liable For A Burglary In The Estate? A Review Of The High Court’s Decision In Obioha v. The Registered Trustees Of Osborne Estate Property Owners & Residents Association, Lagos & Anor (Judgment Delivered On 4 May 2026 By Hon. Justice K.A. Ajose (Mrs))
A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.
Nigeria Litigation
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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The Arrest Of A Vessel In Nigeria: Procedure And Legal Challenges
This appraisal examines the current procedure for arresting ships in Nigerian waters, exploring the legal framework established by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and the 2023 Procedure Rules. It analyzes the practical challenges faced by litigants, ship owners, and courts in enforcing this maritime remedy, while proposing solutions to improve jurisdictional clarity, prevent wrongful arrests, and manage forum tensions in international shipping disputes.
Nigeria Transport
TT
The Trusted Advisors
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Professional Negligence

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Can An Estate Residents’ Association Or Its Security Service Provider Be Liable For A Burglary In The Estate? A Review Of The High Court’s Decision In Obioha v. The Registered Trustees Of Osborne Estate Property Owners & Residents Association, Lagos & Anor (Judgment Delivered On 4 May 2026 By Hon. Justice K.A. Ajose (Mrs))
A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.
Nigeria Litigation
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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