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 seasoned litigation and ADR lawyers expertly manages complex civil and commercial disputes, combining deep legal knowledge with strong courtroom advocacy. We bring a sharp commercial insight that allows us to effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts when suitable. Whether representing clients in trial courts, appellate courts, arbitration panels, or mediation sessions, Shekinah stands as a powerful advocate dedicated to achieving clarity, resolution, and justice.
We serve a diverse range of clients, including individuals, startups, corporations, financial institutions, real estate investors, and government agencies, across all levels of Nigerian courts and tribunals. Our approach is proactive and customized: we identify legal risks early, consider all resolution options, and implement strategies aligned with our clients’ immediate needs and long-term objectives.
Our Service Offerings
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
At Shekinah, we blend extensive legal expertise with expert negotiation to resolve disputes efficiently, protecting your assets and reputation. Our aim is not only to win cases but to do so strategically, maintaining value and relationships whenever possible. Whether through assertive courtroom litigation or collaborative alternative dispute resolution, we are dedicated to safeguarding your legal and commercial interests with diligence, discretion, and integrity.