Staying compliant in Nigeria’s corporate and capital market landscape is not optional—it’s essential. Join Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS) on May 19th, 2026 at 3 PM for a practical, hands-on virtual training designed to equip young lawyers and company secretaries with the skills needed to navigate compliance with confidence. This [...]
🗓 April 21, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM | 📍 Virtual Session Facilitator: Professor Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, FCIArb Master the art of courtroom advocacy under the guidance of one of Nigeria’s leading legal minds. This practical session is designed to equip legal professionals with the tools required to conduct effective [...]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional—they are fast becoming central to corporate decision-making, risk management, compliance, and long-term value creation. Join us for an intensive training session on ESG in Corporate Law, designed for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and senior executives seeking to understand [...]
Principles, Jurisdiction, and Practice Maritime activities underpin global and regional trade, yet the legal framework governing shipping, navigation, and maritime disputes remains complex and highly specialised. A solid understanding of Maritime & Admiralty Law is essential for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulators, and professionals operating within the maritime, shipping, and [...]
We are excited to unveil the Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS) 2026 Training Calendar—carefully designed to equip legal and business professionals with practical, future-ready skills for today’s dynamic business environment. Our 2026 calendar features two strong learning tracks: 1. CLDS Open ProgrammesThese are open-enrolment courses designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, [...]
Victor OnyegbadoPartner, Akabogu & AssociatesA foremost authority in African maritime law, Victor Onyegbado advises governments and corporations on shipping regulations, port compliance, and international sanctions. His work bridges legal frameworks with practical industry solutions.Full Profile → Emeka OparaSenior Associate, KennaSpecialising in maritime and cross-border transactions, Emeka brings decades of experience [...]
This review was done in the session facilitated by Mr Gabriel Uduafi, Managing Associate ACAS Law on “Inadequacies of the Civil Procedure Rules: Critical Analysis of the High Court of Lagos State Civil Procedure Rules 2019 and the Federal High Court Rules 2019”. [...]
Speaking at a Seminar on “Loan Documentation and Strategies for Debt Recovery in Nigeria” in Lagos, Mr Olatunde Adejuyigbe, SAN stated that, a lender must ensure that the instrument is stamped based on the duty chargeable. [...]
Mr Sylva Ogwemoh, SAN, highlighted the modern trends and requirements for drafting pleadings and briefs. [...]
Mr Adetola Adeleke highlighted the tips for an effective and well-written legal document as follows: Simplicity & Clarity, Coherence & Cohesion, Length of Paragraph, Consistent formatting and Appropriate Vocabulary amongst other things. The facilitators also shed more light on tools for legal drafting. They include Language, Precedents on Legal Drafting, [...]