Mr Sylva Ogwemoh, SAN, Calls On Lawyers to Adopt The Modern Trends In Drafting Pleadings And Briefs

At a seminar organized by Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS) on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Mr Sylva Ogwemoh, SAN, highlighted the modern trends and requirements for drafting pleadings and briefs. He identified the import of the modern trends of giving notice to the adverse party in pleadings by stating that this would help to define with clarity and precision the issues or questions which are in dispute between the parties for determination of the Court.

Also speaking at the seminar, Mr Ituah Imhanze, ACIArb, Partner, Kenna Partners, emphasized the need to reconcile the conflict between Written Briefs and Advocacy: Fast Track at the Court of Appeal. He led participants at the event in a practical session which helped them to identify briefs that are poorly structured and how to draft a brief in simple terms. Mr Adebowale Kamoru, who also spoke at the event advised legal practitioners to pay more attention to the rules of the court and closely review their draft commercial agreements to ensure that they are clear and concise.