Winning a court case is only the first step. A judgment that remains unenforced is a paper victory. In Nigeria, the enforcement of commercial judgments requires knowledge of the available enforcement mechanisms, the relevant procedural rules, and the practical realities of enforcement in the Nigerian legal system. Types of Enforcement Garnishee Proceedings Garnishee proceedings allow…
When a commercial dispute arises in Nigeria, the parties must decide how to resolve it. The two most common routes are litigation in the courts and arbitration before an arbitral tribunal. Each has distinct advantages and disadvantages. The right choice depends on the nature of the dispute, the relationship between the parties, the remedies sought,…
Shareholder disputes are among the most disruptive events that can affect a company. They divert management attention, damage business relationships, create uncertainty for eymployees and customers, and can ultimately destroy value. In Nigeria, shareholder disputes are governed primarily by the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020). Common Causes of Shareholder Disputes Shareholder disputes…
In 2024, a buyer paid the sum of N100,000,000 (One Hundred Million Naira) to a developer to purchase a parcel of land in Lagos. Upon receipt of full payment, the developer neither executed a Deed of Assignment nor delivered possession of the land.