Barristers, Solicitors & Dispute Resolution Attorneys
The Wellington Practice
Delivering exceptional legal services across corporate law, property, litigation, and dispute resolution in Lagos, Nigeria.
5+
Years of Active Practice
100+
Cases Successfully Handled
7
Practice Areas
2
Contact Lines
Why Choose Us
Legal Excellence Rooted in Integrity
With over five years of active practice, The Wellington Practice has earned a reputation for delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions across a wide range of specialisations.
Expert Litigation
Strategic advocacy and representation in courts across all levels of the Nigerian judiciary.
Corporate Law
Comprehensive corporate and commercial advisory services for businesses of all sizes.
Dispute Resolution
Efficient ADR mechanisms — mediation, arbitration, and negotiation to resolve matters swiftly.
Regulatory Compliance
Expert guidance on CBN, NFIU, SEC, and other regulatory frameworks to keep businesses compliant.
NBA Certified
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association
What We Do
Our Practice Areas
We offer a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and institutions.
Corporate & Commercial Law
From incorporation to complex M&A transactions, we provide full-spectrum corporate legal services.
Learn More →Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Experienced representation at all court levels with a track record in high-profile matters.
Learn More →Property Law
Comprehensive real estate legal services including title verification, conveyancing, and leases.
Learn More →Criminal Defence
Robust criminal defence strategies with experience interfacing with EFCC, NPF, NDLEA, and Interpol.
Learn More →Labour & Employment Law
Protecting the rights of employees and employers in workplace disputes and regulatory matters.
Learn More →Alternative Dispute Resolution
Cost-effective mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes outside the court room.
Learn More →Our People
Meet Our Legal Team
Our team brings together decades of combined experience across the full spectrum of legal practice areas.
Teri Wellington
Principal Partner & Head of Chambers
5+ years · Litigation · Corporate · ADR
Hawau Wellington
Head, HR & Administration
HR Strategy · Organisational Development
Ezinne Alice Oduoma (Nee Ukpai)
Legal Practitioner
10+ years · Litigation · Corporate · ADR
Call Us
08110105496 · 08130287283Email Us
thewellingtonpractice@gmail.comFrom the Desk of Counsel
Latest Publications
Practical legal commentary and guidance from our attorneys — covering the issues that matter most to our clients.
The Right of the Individual Person to Make Decisions About Life and Health in Nigeria: How Far Can These Decisions Extend?
An examination of individual autonomy and health decisions in Nigeria, exploring the constitutional and legal boundaries of personal decision-making rights.
Teri Wellington ESQ & Martha Taiwo Ojelade ESQ
December 14, 2022
You Cannot Cure Sickness with Incarceration: An Examination of the Counterproductive and Abysmally Woeful Provision of Section 327 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act
A critical examination of Section 327 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act, which addresses the criminalization of mental illness and its counterproductive effects on public health and criminal justice.
Teri Wellington & Taiwo Martha Ojelade
February 2023
An Examination of Section 5 of the Labour Act (Cap L1) of Nigeria: Making a Case for Marginalized Nigerian Workers
An in-depth analysis of Section 5 of Nigeria's Labour Act, advocating for the protection and advancement of marginalized workers in the Nigerian workforce.
Teri Wellington
March 2023
“Justice is not a privilege — it is a right. At The Wellington Practice, we are committed to ensuring every client receives the highest standard of legal representation.”
— Teri Wellington, Principal Partner