Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution

(Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation)

The firm represents clients in civil, commercial, and regulatory disputes before state and federal courts, arbitral tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution fora. Our experience includes disputes relating to contracts, real estate, intellectual property, employment, insolvency, and commercial torts. We regularly advise on dispute strategy, settlement negotiations, and enforcement, with a strong focus on efficient resolution and cost management.

Corporate & Commercial

We advise local and international businesses on corporate structuring, governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. The firm provides company secretarial services, conducts legal due diligence, supports mergers and acquisitions, and drafts and reviews a wide range of commercial agreements. We also advise on sector-specific regulatory developments and risk management.

Real Estate, Property & Construction

The firm advises on property acquisitions, title investigations, documentation, and estate development projects. Our work includes transactional support, land use and allocation issues, construction-related disputes, and ongoing property management advisory. We act for both developers and private investors on residential and commercial projects.

Business Recovery & Insolvency

OTL Law advises companies, directors, and creditors on restructuring, business rescue, and insolvency-related matters. Our services include advisory on regulatory compliance, debt recovery strategies, and formal insolvency proceedings, with a focus on preserving value and commercial continuity where possible.

Intellectual Property & Technology

We assist clients with the registration, commercialisation, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights. The firm regularly advises on licensing, IP-related contracts, and infringement actions before the Federal High Court and appellate courts, particularly in the creative, media, and technology sectors.

Employment & Labour

The firm advises employers and employees on employment contracts, workplace policies, compliance with labour regulations, and employment-related disputes. We represent clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation arising from employment relationships.

Tax & Financial Institutions Advisory

We advise on taxation matters, regulatory compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. The firm represents clients before Tax Appeal Tribunals and in related court proceedings, and supports corporate clients in managing relationships with financial institutions.

International & Cross-Border Advisory

Leveraging cross-border training and experience, the firm advises international investors and expatriates on Nigerian regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters, including international trade and investment-related issues.

Additional Practice Areas

• Probate & Estate Administration

• Family Law

• Secured Credit Transactions

• Energy & Natural Resources

• Maritime & Admiralty Law

• Education Law

• Child Rights & Child Justice Matters

• Criminal Defence & Regulatory Investigations

• International Trade & AfCFTA Advisory