Firm Aims

Our Firm aims to become a major player and global leader in providing international legal services.
To achieve this we strive to open offices in major jurisdictions of the world.
We also reach out and maintain relationships with law firms in several countries.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide dedicated legal services worldwide in our different areas of expertise.

About 1st Attorneys

Founded in 1993

2 Offices

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Real Estate
Immigration
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Corporate & Commercial Law

Our firm advises on all aspects of business and commercial law. We undertake the incorporation of companies under the Nigerian law on behalf of foreign individuals and corporate bodies. We also undertake the preparation and perfection of all commercial documents and international contracts. We have considerable experience in commercial contracts, sale of goods, receivership matters, negotiation and preparation of pre incorporation contracts, the formation and structuring of corporate entities, the purchase, asset sale, acquisition, restructuring or mergers of companies for foreign and local entities. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals corporate bodies on various aspects of Nigerian law.

Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Contract
Employer
Franchising
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Tax

Real Estate

Property & Real Estate

Our firm advises on and undertakes all matters related to real estate, property law, acquisition, perfection of titles ie C of O, deeds, mortgages, as well as legal matters related to property and facilities management, recovery of premises, landlord and tenants. We represent corporate and individual clients in this regard

Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage

Immigration

Immigration

Our firm advises on all aspects of immigration law. We have considerable experience in obtaining visas, expatriate quota, business permit, CERPAC and general immigration matters relating to Nigeria, the United States of America, Canada, Europe and the UK. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and individuals on various aspects immigration.

Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Our firm undertakes the processing, registration, defense and enforcement of all intellectual property rights, including, patent, and trademarks, copyright as well as design. We also advise on all aspects of intellectual property law. Our clients include foreign law firms, professionals, local and foreign corporate bodies. The key practice areas of intellectual property in Nigeria are as follows:
1. Trademark
2. Patent
3. Design
4. Copyright
These are governed by respective laws and conventions

Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Lawsuits & Disputes

Litigation

Our firm undertakes both civil and criminal litigation. We adopt the means which will expose our clients to minimum risk and cost. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and corporate bodies on various aspects of civil and criminal law in Nigeria.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation

Employment & Labor

Labour Law

Our firm advises on all aspects of labor law for local and foreign law firms, governments, individuals and corporate bodies. We are frequently consulted by foreign law firms, professionals and corporate bodies on various aspects of labor law in relation to Nigeria.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination

Family

Family Law

We appreciate the intricacies and sensitivity of family law matters. Family law matters many times are occasioned by changes in emotions, relationship, trust and some cases religion. Where things go and remain right, there is bliss, however due to our human frailties, things don’t always turn out that way. In times like this, you need that right advice, counselling and favourable resolution to the matter. We pride ourselves in doing so.
These included:
1. matrimonial causes matters,
2. child rights and adoption,
3. wills, trust and administration of estates
We have a team that will handle your matter, diligently, sensitively and most important expertly.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Marriage

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