[vc_row dahz_id=”1594038898805-534dd201-b5e4″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Bio” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]Esther is an alumni of University of Uyo and was called to the Bar in 2016, she has over the years garnered experience in the legal service delivery with competence in the areas of corporate legal advisory and due diligence, corporate governance, restructuring and administration, research, real estate advisory and portfolio management, she is a Associate of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria and sits as Company Secretary of a couple of corporate establishments.

Esther in addition to being into full time legal practice has a business development background and undertakes in volunteering activities in women based non-profit organization.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Education” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• University of Uyo.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Year Of Call” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• 2016

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Key Practice Areas” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Corporate And Commercial.
• Debt Recovery.
• Real Estate.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Affiliations” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1594038898805-534dd201-b5e4″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Bio” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]An alumnus of Lagos State University and called to the Bar in 2002, the head of practice in the firm and in charge of the family law practice comprising of divorce, guardianship, child custody dispute, probate matters. Mrs. Kuforiji is an astute litigator and proficient in real estate dispute.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Education” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Lagos State University.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Year Of Call” tag=”h5″ style=”ridge” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• 2002

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Practice Areas” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Family Law.
• Real Estate.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Affiliations” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Nigerian Bar Association

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1594038898805-534dd201-b5e4″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Bio” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]An Alumni of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife in 1988, called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989, LLM from University of Lagos. Sir Ejeta has gathered to his credit about 3 decades of experience in civil dispute of all forms, debt recovery he has also to his credit a stellar practice reputation in the areas maritime and shipping, including but not limited to defending some of the foremost shipping companies in and outside Nigeria, he has also advice in Maritime related dispute. SIR Ejeta has numerous articles and publications to his credit, an authority in property practice. He sits on the board of different indigenous and international companies[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Education” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife.
• University of Lagos (LLM)

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Year Of Call” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• 1989

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Practice Areas” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Dispute resolution.
• Debt Recovery.
• Shipping And Maritime.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Affiliations” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Nigerian Bar Association

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1594038898805-534dd201-b5e4″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Education” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• University of Abuja

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Year Of Call” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• 2018

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Practice Areas” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Dispute resolution.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Affiliations” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Nigerian Bar Association

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Bio” tag=”h5″ style=”solid” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]An alumni of the University of Abuja, called to the Bar in 2018, Efe is currently an associate at the firm with peculiar interest in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, research.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Employment And Labour ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]The lawyers at our firm have successfully handled numerous issues concerning employee compensations.

Our Labour and Employment Law department has proved itself as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment. We offer services to clients on broad range of employment related matters.

Our Labour and Employment law clients include various companies and individuals seeking enforcement of contractual agreements and obligations with companies.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Employment and Labour Law
• Employment related litigation
• Dispute resolution
• Pension fund
• Employment contracts
• Employees compensation
• Wrongful termination of employment
• Unfair Dismissal

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Advising on employment related contracts
• Offering legal advice to companies on all employment related statues, laws and regulations.
•  Assisting injured employees to seek compensation for injury sustained in the course of employment
•  Litigating on behalf of clients for wrongful termination and unfair dismissal
•  Disputes settlement between employers and employees.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Litigation, Arbitration And Disputes Resolution” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]We strive to undertake amicable disputes resolution on all matters.

Whether it is a matter that involves an informal resolution or requires an arbitration, our lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to represent our clients’ interests at all time.

However, when necessary we opt for litigation in resolving clients’ issues. Our lawyers have the skill and requisite knowledge required to aggressively defend or prosecute our client’s cases from inception through the trial.

Our firm also maintains experienced tax lawyers in Nigeria, who competently and frequently represent clients before tax authorities and tribunals. Our tax lawyers based in Lagos can represent clients even to the appellate court, where necessary.

Our team of experienced lawyers would often attempt to seek amicable resolution through arbitration and other disputes resolution mechanism such as negotiation, conciliation and mediation.

Our lawyers have been involved in several dispute resolution to the satisfaction of our clients.

Our lawyers have the skill and requisite knowledge required to aggressively defend or prosecute our client’s cases from inception to the conclusion of the trial.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• • Business Disputes
  • Insurance Coverage and Defense
  • Marine and Shipping matters
  • Breach of Contract Property
  • Labour & Employment matters (Mortgages and Loans)
  • Partnership & Shareholders disputes
  • Landlord and tenants
  • Civil and Constitutional Rights
  • Company winding up
  • Tax disputes
  • General Civil Litigation

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Instituting and defending actions.
• Enforcement of judgment and order of the Courts.
• Legal representation for Arbitration.
• Drafting and reviewing of arbitral agreements.
• Negotiating and mediating on behalf of clients.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Family Law” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Our Family law department has expertise in all aspects of Family Law, which includes matrimonial causes; trust administration; administration of estate among others.

Our lawyers appreciate the fact that family issues could be emotional because the issue of personal concerns and infants are being discussed. Therefore, we provide a sympathetic and practical environment in which our client can discuss the problems facing them and how we can help them obtain the best result for themselves and children.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Matrimonial causes, which includes divorce, legal separation and annulment of marriage
• Trust Administration, Gifts and Will
• Divorce settlement in Nigeria, Alimony, Maintenance and custody of a child,
• Administration of Estate
• Pre-nuptial agreement
• Litigation in Estates

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Drafting of Wills.
• Drafting and reviewing of deed of gift.
• Advising and drafting of pre-nuptial agreements
• Instituting and defending divorce’s action and settlement of matrimonial assets or property
• Administration of Estates, which includes Estate Planning, processing of Probate’s grant and Letter of Administration.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Debt Recovery And Debt Restructuring” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]At ABEL PARTNERS, we frequently engage in recovery and restructuring of debts. Our lawyers have expertise in this area and understand the crippling effect trapped funds have on the business of our clients.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Debt recovery negotiations with debtors
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing debt restructuring repayment schedule and concessions
• Instituting debt recovery action on behalf of clients
• Advising on out of Court settlement negotiations

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Trademark And Intellectual Property” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]ABEL PARTNERS is an accredited Patent and Trademark Attorney in Nigeria.

The Firm has successfully filed numerous trademarks and patent for both local and foreign individuals and corporation in Nigeria, we also offer general advisory on all matters relating to regulation, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Nigeria.

Our firm currently serves an Agent for hundreds of various trademark owners/applicants within and outside and Nigeria, our copyright lawyers in Nigeria assist clients to register and protect their music, software and other novelty works.

ABEL PARTNERS patent lawyers in Nigeria also assist inventors on necessary patent registration and advisory, we assist clients for trademark registration, patent registration and copyright registration in all parts of Nigeria.

Our intellectual property lawyers are experienced in this vital commercial area of intellectual property transaction and constantly delivering efficient and swift services to our numerous clients.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Trademark
• Patent application
• Copyrights
• Trademark, copyright and patent related litigation and dispute resolution

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Reviewing and drafting all legal documents related to intellectual property
• Drafting of Transfer and Assignment Agreement, which enable a trademark owner to transfer the rights and ownership
• Conducting search for availability of trademark
• Filing of trademark applications
• Filing of patent applications
• Processing PCT patent applications in Nigeria
• Copyright registration
• Representing clients in trademark, patent and copyright related dispute and litigation
• Registering and licensing of technology transfer agreements

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Real Estate” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]At our firm, our lawyers have requisite knowledge and experience in all aspects of Real Estate Law. We frequently advise various companies concerning property development. We also handle property transactions for a wide range of individuals.

Whether you are acquiring a home or commercial property or land for the first time or you are an experienced properties’ buyer, it is very important for you to seek legal opinions on such transaction so you would not end up buying a bundle of litigation. To this end, our lawyers will be able to put you through and advise whether the proposed property you are contemplating to purchase is not and might not be subject in future to any form of government’s acquisition, adversarial claim or dispute. We are the best Real Estate Law Firms in Nigeria

Our Property Lawyers in Lagos work at every part of Lagos State and other neighboring States.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Acquisition and sale of property
• Property conveyancing and agreement
• Commercial property transaction
• Property’s development
• Leashold and tenancy agreement
• Search and due diligence on property
• Perfection and Registration of Title
• Estates management
• Recovery of Premises
• Joint venture
• Property finance and mortgages

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Conducting search and due diligence on properties on behalf of clients
• Advising on property finance and mortgages
• Reviewing and drafting of deeds of assignment, leases, and tenancy agreement
• Management of estate including recovery of premises
• Perfection and registration of title at land registry
• Advising on property acquisition for development
• Advising and litigating in all property related matters

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Corporate And Commercial” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]ABEL PARTNERS offers a full spectrum of Corporate and Commercial Law services. The services we offer include business formation, advisory, regulatory and compliance.

Business setup in Nigeria sometime requires the services of professionals who are highly knowledgeable in company law. We often advise individuals and entities intending to set up either medium or big corporation or a business partnership in Nigeria for a proper business formation

Corporate & commercial law is one key aspect of legal practice which is well manned by our team of experienced lawyers. When forming or undertaking any form of enterprise, it is important to engage the services of best business solicitors to put you through on many aspects

The firm comprises experienced solicitors in Nigeria. We can offer complete guidance for the business set up and foreign participation in the Nigeria business sector. We offer complete business setup services for both foreign individuals and corporate organizations. Our services cover registrations of a foreign subsidiary, obtaining a business permit, bank account opening and banking support services, tax registration, general corporate advisory among others

We regularly assist on company registration in Nigeria and provide corporate secretarial services among others. We also offer nominees’ arrangement for the purpose of a company formation and offer general legal advice.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_row_inner dahz_id=”1593467343538-31532859-cecf”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

• Contracts
• International contracts
• Foreign Investment & Offshore advisory
• Information and Communication Technology & FINTECH
• Insurance
• Public Private Partnership
• Structured and Project Finance
• Taxation
• Authentication of documents
• Company Law Advisory
• Post Incorporation services & Winding Up
• Commercial Litigation

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

• Company registration in Nigeria
• Incorporation of foreign subsdiary in Nigeria
• Business setup
• Registration of NGO and Charitable Foundation
• Business permit and Licenses in Nigeria
• Company secretarial services
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Business advisory services
• Nominee Director services
• Banking, Account Opening & Capital Importation Advisory
• Aviation
• Business structures and joint ventures

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Advising on appropriate forms of business for transactions.
• Offering services for company registration in Nigeria
• Securing business permit in Nigeria for foreign corporations
• Securing requisite business Licenses and approvals in Nigeria on behalf of clients
• Registration of foreign subsidiary in Nigeria on behalf of clients
• Filing Trademark and Patent registration in Nigeria on behalf of clients
• Advising on international trades and transactions in Nigeria
• Advising on corporate structures in Nigeria, including directors and shareholders matters
• Advising on current legislative implications for commercial and business transactions
• Consulting and advising on regulatory aspects of transactions (e.g. Corporate Affairs Commission filings, Nigerian Communication Filings, Federal Inland Revenue Service Filing, State Internal Revenue Service Filing, among others.)
• Advising on commercial transactions involving the national, States and local governments.
• Conducting due diligence and producing report of it.
• Expatriate Quotas, Temporary Work Permit and Residence Permit- Nigerian CERPAC

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1593464220337-947d4ec1-b0fe”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Shipping And Maritime” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” dahz_id=”1593464220348-98528715-da0f”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Our firm actively engages in aspects of Shipping and International Trade Law. The shipping industry is one of the major important sectors of Nigeria economy.

If you looking forward to engaging the service of a good maritime lawyer in Nigeria, you are already in right place. We pride ourselves as the best Maritime Law Firm in Nigeria

The firm focuses on shipping law in Nigerian and across the globe. Our team at Resolution law firm works together and with other professionals, local and internationally, as the circumstances may demand, to provide advice to the operators of the shipping industry

Our range of shipping clients include ship owners, charterers, financing banks, insurers, clearing agents, crew and port operators. Our marine lawyers in Lagos are always available to assist clients to navigate difficult maritime transactions[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Specializations” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Ship Brokering
• Chatering Agreements
• Ship Financing
• Ship Registration
• Nigerian Maritime Advisory
• Ship Arrest and Releases
• Maritime Claims & Liens
• Marine Accidents
• International Carriage of Goods
• Environmental Pollution and Safety Management

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”Services” style=”ridge” accent_color=”#1f1a17″ text_color=”#007cc2″][vc_column_text]

• Drafting and reviewing of chartering agreement
• Advising on marine insurance and commercial risk management
• Advising on ship acquisition financing and shipping mortgage
• Registration of ship and obtaining necessary navigation permits
• Drafting and reviewing of ship management agreement.
• Arrests and releases of ships to enforce maritime obligation
• Enforcement of maritime liens
• Seamen crews legal representation
• Advising on statutory provisions applicable in shipping industry concerning regulatory compliance, shipping operation, environmental pollution and safety
• General maritime litigation and defenses

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row dahz_id=”1589206185419-c6af2a06-d9cc”][vc_column]