Resources
Practical guides for when it matters.
Plain-language guides across all our practice areas. Free guides are open to everyone; members’ guides need a free account.
17 guides
Keeping evidence: how to preserve documents, messages and records
Good evidence wins cases. How to preserve documents, chats and digital records so they can be relied on.
Sep 23, 2026Read guidePrenuptial agreements in Nigeria: what they can — and cannot — do
Why couples use prenups, how Nigerian courts view them, and how to make one as effective as possible.
Sep 21, 2026Read guideBefore you sign a building contract: 12 clauses to check
The contract terms that decide most construction disputes — and what to look for in each.
Sep 19, 2026Read guideRecovering a business debt: demands, negotiation and when to sue
A practical sequence for chasing unpaid invoices — from the first reminder to court action.
Sep 15, 2026Read guideRunning a lawful redundancy: step by step
How to plan and carry out redundancies that comply with section 20 of the Labour Act and minimise disputes.
Sep 13, 2026Read guideEFCC vs ICPC: who investigates what
A short primer on Nigeria’s two principal anti-corruption agencies — their legal basis, focus and powers — so you understand who is asking and…
Sep 10, 2026Read guideChildren first: agreeing custody and access arrangements
How courts approach custody in Nigeria, and how parents can agree arrangements that work for children.
Sep 3, 2026Read guideFacing dismissal? Your rights and next steps
What to do if you have been queried, suspended or dismissed — and how to protect your position.
Aug 30, 2026Read guideA landlord’s guide to lawful recovery of premises in Lagos
Notices, timelines and court steps for recovering property from a tenant lawfully in Lagos.
Aug 27, 2026Read guideEnforcing a judgment in Nigeria: your options
Winning is only half the job. The main tools for turning a Nigerian judgment into money actually paid.
Aug 22, 2026Read guideProtecting assets during a financial investigation
Account freezes, interim forfeiture and restraint orders explained — and the practical steps that keep your position strong while an investigation runs.
Aug 19, 2026Read guideEmployer’s checklist: a compliant employment contract
The terms every Nigerian employment contract should cover — and the statutory points employers often miss.
Aug 8, 2026Read guideResponding to an EFCC invitation: a first-steps guide
A step-by-step guide to the first hours after an EFCC or ICPC invitation — what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect…
Aug 4, 2026Read guidePreparing for a divorce consultation: what to bring
Make the most of your first meeting with a family lawyer — the documents and questions to prepare.
Aug 2, 2026Read guideScammed or defrauded? What to do in the first 72 hours
Quick, practical steps that improve the chances of getting money back after fraud or a scam.
Jul 30, 2026Read guideWorking with a lawyer: getting the most from your first consultation
How to prepare for a first meeting with a lawyer — whatever your matter — and what to expect.
Jul 29, 2026Read guideThe land documents checklist: C of O, deed, consent and survey
What each land document means, what it proves — and what to verify before relying on it.
Jul 26, 2026Read guideNo guides match — try another filter.