Litigation & ADR
Legal disputes are inevitable in business and personal affairs, but how they are resolved determines their impact on your growth, reputation, and bottom line. At Shekinah, we provide strategic, efficient, and results-oriented dispute resolution services that align with your objectives, protect your interests, and preserve key relationships.
Our team of experienced litigation and ADR lawyers handles complex civil and commercial disputes with a firm grasp of legal principles and courtroom advocacy, complemented by a commercial sensibility that enables us to negotiate and settle disputes when appropriate. Whether in trial courts, appellate courts, arbitral panels, or mediation sessions, Shekinah LP is a formidable advocate for clients seeking clarity, closure, and justice.
We represent a diverse client base, including individuals, startups, corporations, financial institutions, real estate investors, and government agencies, across all tiers of Nigerian courts and tribunals. Our approach is proactive and tailored: we assess legal risks early, explore all resolution mechanisms, and execute strategies that reflect our clients’ short-term priorities and long-term goals.
✅ What We Offer – Litigation & ADR Services
1. Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Breach of contract claims
- Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
- Land and property disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Banking and financial services litigation
- Insurance and negligence claims
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mediation and conciliation for amicable settlement
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Negotiation strategy and representation
- Drafting and enforcement of settlement agreements
- Pre-action advisory and early conflict intervention
3. Employment & Labour Disputes
- Unlawful termination and redundancy claims
- Employment contract breaches
- Industrial relations and trade union matters
- Employee compensation and pension-related litigation
4. Real Estate & Construction Disputes
- Title and possession claims
- Boundary and land encroachment disputes
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Breach of real estate development agreements
5. Regulatory & Public Law Litigation
- Judicial review and administrative proceedings
- Regulatory enforcement defense
- Tax appeals and customs disputes
- Representation before professional and disciplinary panels
6. Debt Recovery & Insolvency
- Pre-litigation demand letters and negotiation
- Bankruptcy and insolvency actions
- Receiver/Manager appointments and enforcement
- Debt restructuring and out-of-court settlements
7. Risk Assessment & Dispute Avoidance
- Litigation risk analysis and legal audits
- Contract review to prevent disputes
- Strategy development for complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Advisory on dispute resolution clauses in contracts