Demeter's Solicitors & Advocates

We make sure our clients receive the full benefits and protections that they are entitled to under Nigerian matrimonial law. 

We provide convenient, confidential and cost effective online matrimonial advice and services in Nigeria. We handle prenuptial agreements, divorce processes and provide support, advice and coaching throughout matrimonial proceedings. We put our clients needs first. We also host online seminars, forums and support groups. 

Demeter's is using research and technology to develop digital products and services that will make it easier for women and men to access expert legal information, services and representation for ‘marriage’, ‘divorce’ and ‘custody’ in Nigeria.

Contact us for available matrimonial guides, information on support services and specialized lawyers in your area.

In 2013 the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) awarded damages in Abimbola Patricia Yakubu V Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria& Anor (Suit No NICN/LA/673/2013; judgement delivered on the 24th November, 2016.) The claimant was at various times subjected to sexual and seductive gestures, promiscuous and obscene talk, demand for sexual favours and indecent marriage proposal from the 2nd defendant while she was in the employment of the 1st defendant. The NICN held that the claimant’s right to human dignity and self-worth was violated and awarded the sum of NGN5Million as damages in her favour.

In 2017 the NICN amended its civil procedure rules to include provisions on workplace sexual harassment. Order 14(1) of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria Civil Procedure Rules 2017 provides for a claim that alleges sexual harassment in the workplace making it easier than ever to get justice if you have experienced sexual harassment on the job or lost your job as a result.

ADR is an essential tool for conflict resolution. We encourage our clients to exhaust meditation or arbitration before coming before the courts. ADR saves money, time, and stress for our clients. ADR is increasingly popular in family law, maritime law, and the oil and gas sector.

Mediation is a way of resolving disputes between people in conflict, usually facilitated by a neutral person. We encourage families to use family mediation to help resolve their disputes about children, instead of using the family law courts whenever feasible.

Where ADR fails we are thorough in preparing for litigation. We also litigate Class action suits against private sector companies and corporations. We are currently preparing for 2 separate class actions in the telecomm and energy sector. Our prior cases include class action against a airline and a state government in Nigeria.