Practice Areas
Our Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal expertise across every dimension of Nigerian and international law.
What We Specialise In
Broad Expertise. Deep Knowledge.
The Wellington Practice offers a wide range of legal services. Whatever your legal challenge, our experienced team has the expertise to help.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We advise businesses at every stage of their lifecycle — from incorporation and structuring through to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and winding-up. Our corporate lawyers deliver commercially minded advice that aligns legal strategy with business objectives.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our litigation team has extensive experience appearing before all levels of the Nigerian judiciary. We handle complex, sensitive matters with strategic precision and have represented clients in widely reported cases across Lagos and beyond.
Property Law
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services to individuals, developers, and institutional investors. From title verification and conveyancing to landlord-tenant disputes, our property lawyers safeguard your real estate interests.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence practice is built on experience, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of the accused. We have interfaced directly with EFCC, Nigerian Police Force, NDLEA, and Interpol on high-stakes criminal and investigative matters.
Labour & Employment Law
We represent both employers and employees in all aspects of employment law, from drafting contracts and policies to handling tribunal claims and workplace investigations. Our goal is to protect your rights and ensure fair outcomes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
As an efficient and cost-effective alternative to litigation, our ADR practice provides mediation, arbitration, and negotiation services designed to resolve disputes quickly and with minimal disruption to business operations.
Regulatory Compliance
Drawing on our principal partner's direct experience with CBN, NFIU, and SEC regulatory frameworks, we help businesses navigate Nigeria's complex regulatory landscape — minimising risk and ensuring full compliance.
Fraud & Investigation
Leveraging our principal partner's background in the Fraud and Investigation Unit of First Bank of Nigeria, we provide specialist advisory on corporate fraud, asset tracing, and investigative legal matters.
Not Sure Which Practice Area Applies?
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