Practice Area
Contract Negotiation
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, so the terms and the risks are clear before you sign.
Overview
Contract drafting and negotiation in Abuja.
Most disputes can be traced back to a contract: a term that was unclear, a risk that was not allocated, or a promise that was never written down. Careful drafting and negotiation at the start is the most cost-effective legal protection a business or individual can have. We draft, review and negotiate contracts for businesses and individuals from our office in Maitama, Abuja.
We review and negotiate agreements on your behalf, explain in plain language what each clause means for you, and draft terms that reflect the commercial deal. We pay particular attention to payment, liability, termination, governing law and how disputes will be resolved, including arbitration clauses under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
How we help
What we do for you.
- 01Reviewing contracts and explaining the key risks before you sign
- 02Negotiating terms with the other party or its lawyers
- 03Drafting bespoke agreements and standard terms of business
- 04Dispute-resolution, governing-law and termination clauses
- 05Leases, tenancy agreements and property-related contracts
- 06Employment and consultancy agreements
- 07Memoranda of understanding and letters of intent
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Who we act for
Our clients.
- Businesses of every size
- Contractors and suppliers
- Landlords and tenants
- Employers and senior executives
- Individuals entering significant agreements
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Is a verbal agreement binding in Nigeria?
Many verbal agreements can be binding, but they are difficult to prove, and certain agreements, such as those relating to land, must be in writing to be enforceable. A written agreement avoids uncertainty about what was agreed.
Is a memorandum of understanding legally binding?
It depends on its wording and on whether the parties intended to create legal relations. Some MOUs are expressly non-binding; others contain binding terms. We will review the document and tell you where you stand.
Why should the contract say how disputes will be resolved?
A clear dispute-resolution clause decides in advance where and how a dispute will be heard (for example, by negotiation, then mediation, then arbitration or a named court) and which law applies. This can save considerable time and cost if a dispute arises.
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