LagosGrace Uzoamaka Akalumhe
Head of Practice
Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Corporate & Commercial Law
Disputes & Advocacy
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial and general litigation, arbitration and mediation, and representation before courts, agencies and regulators.
Overview
We represent clients before courts, law-enforcement agencies and regulatory institutions in commercial and general litigation.
Where possible, we help clients avoid years of court congestion through multi-tiered dispute resolution: mediation first, followed by binding commercial arbitration under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
Capabilities
Contract, company and commercial disputes before Nigerian courts.
Civil claims and defence for individuals and organisations.
Commercial arbitration under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
Structured settlement to preserve relationships and save cost.
Coordinated strategy where disputes cross borders, including recognition of foreign judgments in Brazil.
Typical engagements
- Representing clients in commercial and general litigation
- Drafting multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses
- Representing clients before regulatory institutions and law-enforcement agencies
Key contacts
Publications & updates
Frequently asked questions
Send an enquiry through the consultation form, email attorneys@glalpc.com or call +234 704 266 2654. We will confirm who will handle your matter and agree the scope and fees before any work begins.
Our headquarters is at 5 Atinuke Olabanji Street, Ikeja, Lagos. In Brazil we provide national coverage and support with cross-border legal assistance throughout the country.