Juris-Consensus Law Firm is a small, boutique full-service Nigerian law firm that provides commercial and corporate legal service to its many satisfied clients. The Juris-Consensus Law Firm (JCLF) has its main offices in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja. The JCLF has a novel innovative and creative team of lawyers catering to the needs and requirements of JCLFs local and international clientele. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes the fact that we acknowledge that there is no such thing as insurmountable problems or predicaments, solutions to all problems is limited by the imagination, capability and perspective of your problem handler. JCLF are problem handlers, and not just that, but reasonable, affordable problem handlers as well.

The JCLF offers its clientele good quality assured services derived from a keen legal comprehension of current laws, legal interpretive skills a vast knowledge of juridical procedure and general Moxy.  Using these remarkable abilities we continuously add value to our clients’ businesses with care, concern and integrity. The firm has specialized lawyers with decades of legal and commercial experience in their respective practice areas.

The firm aims to deliver the best quality legal services to its clients with the highest professional and ethical standards whilst working industriously to achieve its clients’ goal with alacrity.

At JC-Law, we offer top-notch client-focused service with an awareness and understanding of the commercial needs of a business and business environment. JCL  aims to provide effective and efficient solutions to clients needs, requirements, predicaments and issues no matter the complexity. 

At JCL we ensure that we solve difficult problems and legal conundrums effectively and elegantly and completely. JCL  is a multi-partner practice whose expertise encompasses several legal disciplines, with capabilities to practice in every practice area.  We can deliver a flexible network for knowledge, contacts and legal resources within Nigeria and across West Africa. Juris-Consensus can be your one-stop firm for a staggering array of corporate and legal services in Nigeria and West Africa in general.  Whether its negotiating contracts, securing property and trade deals or anticipating potential risks and conflicts, Juris employs and utilizes its expertise in local contexts and local content to deliver timely and effective results to every situation its clientele may encounter using its intimate knowledge of local laws and practices,  using its immense capabilities and using its extensive network of connections the JCL prevails.

The JCL team is made up of the brightest of minds with an understanding of the crossover between the legal and corporate practice in west Africa, the attitudes, beliefs and direction of the West African business communities and the mind-numbing minutiae of local bureaucracy. JCL fully understands the inner workings and demands of local jurisdictions in West Africa and strives to actively use technology and their understanding of the business from a business man’s perspective to simplify the processes of interpreting and applying local laws and managing its clients’ portfolios, issues and concern.

We at JCL are at the forefront of developing new, intuitive, and simple legal approaches to the challenges of modern business in Nigeria.

The bulk of JCL clientele is engaged in business in areas such as oil and gas,  energy, construction and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agro-allied businesses, finance, communication, broadcasting and media and entertainment. We take pride in being able to communicate seamlessly and effectively with clients across the value chain of every lucrative sector of the West African economy.

About Juris-Consensus Law Firm

Founded in 2000

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Civil & Human Rights
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Real Estate
Family
Consumer Rights
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Civil & Human Rights

Juris-consensus is concerned with the welfare of our clients, subsequently, our goal is to achieve solutions, solve problems and provide practical pieces of advice to clients with cases either civil or criminal.

The firm prides itself on being the leading firm handling cases both criminal and civil proficiently.

Already existing clients can attest to the fact that all briefs brought to the firm are treated with the expertise and skill they deserve.

Wondering whether your matter is civil or criminal in nature? Leave that to us and be completely assured that the brief would be analyzed expertly and executed with the necessary acumen by our veteran lawyers.

Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Discrimination
Native People
Social Security Disability

Criminal Defense

Juris-consensus is concerned with the welfare of our clients, subsequently, our goal is to achieve solutions, solve problems and provide practical pieces of advice to clients with cases either civil or criminal.

The firm prides itself on being the leading firm handling cases both criminal and civil proficiently.

Already existing clients can attest to the fact that all briefs brought to the firm are treated with the expertise and skill they deserve.

Wondering whether your matter is civil or criminal in nature? Leave that to us and be completely assured that the brief would be analyzed expertly and executed with the necessary acumen by our veteran lawyers.

Criminal Litigation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Instances may arise where a client may wish to seek redress outside the courtroom through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, Juris-consensus is specially equipped with qualified lawyers to ensure the process is hitch-free, and of course according to the provisions of appropriate statutes.

Alternative dispute resolution like the name implies refer to means of resolving disputes apart from litigation. Due to its delicate and complex nature, it is advisable to engage the services of highly qualified and seasoned professionals in alternative dispute resolution.

At Juris-consensus, we boast of lawyers certified in resolving disputes through alternative means such as:

  • Conciliation
  • Arbitration
  • Negotiation and
  • Mediation.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation

Business

At Juris-consensus, complex issues relating to corporate practice, securities and finance are handled with utmost dexterity that leaves our clients beaming with satisfaction.

We offer a variety of services to our clients in areas ranging from Pre-incorporation of business organizations such as enterprises or sole proprietorship, partnership, companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee, unlimited companies, and incorporated trustees, to incorporation and post-incorporation matters.

Company contracts, company securities, filing of annual returns, corporate restructuring, company proceedings, winding up of companies, and of course, matters involving incorporated trustees are part of our practice areas, including aiding our clients in settlement of investment disputes as well as counselling on the legal aspects of financial and corporate matters.

Administrative
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Board of Investment (BOI)
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Franchising
International
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax

Real Estate

At Juris Consensus, our lawyers are highly experienced in property and real estate law matters spanning Advisory, Advocacy, Transactional, Managerial, and Regulatory services.

With over 18 years’ of experience, our lawyers are ready to provide the premium legal service you need in your property and real estate matters, including but not limited to:

  • Investigation of title to land.
  • Preparation and review of land documents.
  • Dispute Resolution in land matters.
  • Acquisition and sale of properties.
  • Commercial property transaction.
  • Property development.
  • Leasehold and tenancy agreement.
  • Perfection and Registration of Title.
  • Estate management.
  • Recovery of Premises.
  • Mortgages.
Brokerage
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence

Family

The saying “practice makes perfect” has never been truer than in our case when it comes to family and divorce law. Our experience has enabled us to fine-tune our skills in handling matters relating to family and divorce laws.

Matters relating to marriage, both customary and statutory, and where the marriage breaks down irretrievably, or with the consent of both parties, dissolution of the marriage(divorce) is handled with the tact only gotten from experience and our giant strides towards perfection.

In addition to marriages and dissolution of marriages, other matters such as custody, maintenance, settlements, adoption, guardianship, family property as well as legal guidance are handled expertly with the underlying hunger to give our clients the perfection they deserve and are accustomed to in their dealings with Juris-Consensus.

Adoption
Annulment
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage

Consumer Rights

With increased advancement in technology, the need for greater protection of the consumer is increasingly needed in a bid to protect the consumer from inferior and substandard goods and services, and where the consumer has already been exposed to such goods, he/she needs as a matter of urgency remedies to alleviate the harsh effects, and to serve as deterrent to manufacturers of fake or/and substandard goods.

At Juris-consensus, our client’s welfare is our utmost responsibility, consequently, we offer services geared towards protecting clients from unfair trade practices and contaminated goods.

Auto Dealer Fraud
Civil Litigation
Consumer Protection
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice

Employment & Labor

Labour law is the law regulating the legal relationship between an employer of labour, and an employee.

Our clients include employers, employees, apprentices, contractors, members of trade unions and all those involved one way or the other in employment.

Our experienced lawyers at Juris-consensus with over 20 years of practice are readily available to either counsel or represent you before any competent court of jurisdiction or tribunal on matters concerning but not limited to:

  • Contract of employment, both local and foreign.
  • Duties of the parties in a contract of employment.
  • Wages and protection of wages.
  • Termination of a contract of employment.
  • Vicarious liability.
  • Health and safety at work.
  • Trade union law.
  • Collective bargaining and agreement.
  • Law of industrial conflicts.
  • Trade disputes and their settlement.

Our lawyers are highly experienced and are eager to aid you.

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

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