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Fort KovantLegal Practitioners

What we do

Five practices. One standard of seriousness.

Focused, specialist counsel for individuals, families and businesses across Nigeria — every practice given the same depth and care.

01

Financial Crime Defense

Discreet, rigorous defense for individuals, executives and companies facing fraud, money-laundering and corruption allegations — and the scrutiny of the EFCC, ICPC and other agencies.

  • EFCC & ICPC investigations — Representation from the invitation and interview stage through to charge, bail and trial.
  • Fraud & false pretence — Advance-fee fraud (“419”), obtaining by false pretence and related offences under the Advance Fee Fraud Act and the Criminal and Penal Codes.
  • Money laundering — Charges under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, including source-of-funds and structuring allegations.
  • Asset freezing & forfeiture — Account freezes, interim forfeiture and proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022.

02

Recovery of Funds

Tracing, freezing and recovering what is owed — including across borders — for individuals and businesses who have been defrauded or left unpaid.

  • Asset tracing — Following funds and assets through accounts, companies and, where needed, jurisdictions.
  • Freezing & preservation — Urgent freezing (Mareva) injunctions and preservation orders to stop assets disappearing.
  • Fraud recovery — Civil claims arising from fraud, breach of trust and diverted funds.
  • Debt & judgment enforcement — Writs of execution, garnishee proceedings against bank accounts, and charging orders over property.

03

Construction & Real Estate

Considered counsel and firm dispute resolution across land, title, tenancy, development and construction matters — across Nigeria.

  • Due diligence & acquisitions — Title review, registry searches, survey charting and complete documentation for land and property purchases.
  • Title & land disputes — Ownership, boundary and title-defect disputes, including challenges to instruments and registration.
  • Governor’s consent & registration — Consent applications, stamping and registration so your interest is properly protected.
  • Landlord & tenant — Tenancy agreements, rent recovery and recovery of premises — lawfully and efficiently.

04

Family & Divorce Law

Discreet, steady counsel through divorce, custody and family disputes — protecting what matters most, with particular care where children and assets are involved.

  • Divorce & dissolution — Guidance and representation from petition to decree absolute.
  • Child custody & access — Custody, access and welfare arrangements centred on the child’s best interests.
  • Matrimonial property — Fair settlement of homes, businesses and investments — including complex or hidden assets.
  • Maintenance & support — Spousal and child maintenance, and enforcement where payments stop.

05

Employment Law

Clear, practical counsel for employers and employees — contracts, dismissals, redundancy and workplace disputes, across Nigeria.

  • Contracts & handbooks — Employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies that are clear, compliant and enforceable.
  • Dismissal & termination — Wrongful and unfair dismissal claims and defences, and lawful exits.
  • Redundancy & restructuring — Compliant redundancy under section 20 of the Labour Act, reorganisations and workforce change.
  • Discipline & grievances — Fair queries, hearings and investigations — and representation when they go wrong.

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