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RESOLUTION LAW FIRMBARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & ARBITRATORS
www.resolutionlawng.com
About Us
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Resolution Law Firm is established by a team of lawyers with a passion and dedication to cater for needs for quality legal services.
Choosing legal representation is your first in the successful pursuit of your legal matter, either to negotiate a transaction or settle disputes. You need dedicated, committed, creative, intelligent and aggressive lawyers fighting for you. Lawyers who fully understand your legal issues and specific needs will always provide the best of victory and better bargaining.
Our lawyers have experience and technical know-how to deliver a quality representation to you on your specific area of legal needs.
At Resolution, we have vast experience in representing corporate clients and individuals with diverse background in both large and small matters. We pride ourselves in seeking the best resolution for your matters based on your needs or situation.
At Resolution, all your legal needs are adequately considered by minimum of two lawyers, to ensure diverse views are secured, and quality advice or opinion is formed concerning your matter at all time.
Resolution Law Firm
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Practice Areas
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Our Practice Areas
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL, OIL AND GAS LAW, ENERGY AND POWER, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, REAL ESTATE LAW, IMMIGRATION LAW, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW,LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, FAMILY LAW, DEBT RECOVERY & DEBT RESTRUCTURING, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, LITIGATION, ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The lawyers at Resolution Law Firm are passionate about ensuring the best results for each of our clients. Our lawyers have substantial experience in an extremely diverse group of practice areas.
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CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL
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Resolution Law Firm offers a full spectrum of Corporate and Commercial Law services. The services we offer include transactional, regulatory and compliance.
The firm assists in formation of companies in Nigeria and provide secretarial services among others. We also offer nominees’ arrangement for the purpose of company's formation and offer general legal advises.
Specific services provided under our Corporate and Commercial department include but not limited to the followings:
Specific Corporate & Commercial Law Areas we specialize in:Ÿ
Ÿ Formation of companiesŸ Company Secretarial servicesŸ Corporate governance and complianceŸ BankingŸ AviationŸ Business structures and joint venturesŸ ContractsŸ International contractsŸ Foreign InvestmentŸ Information and Communication TechnologyŸ InsuranceŸ Public Private PartnershipŸ Structured and Project FinanceŸ TaxationŸ Authentication of documentsŸ Company LawŸ Winding Up
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SHIPPING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
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Resolution Law Firm actively engages in aspects of Shipping and International Trade Law. Shipping industry is one of the major important sector of Nigeria economy.
The firm focuses on shipping law in Nigerian and across the globe. Our team at Resolution law firm works together and with foreign firm, as the circumstances could demand, to provide advice to all the operators of the shipping business, both domestically and internationally..
Ÿ Drafting and reviewing of chartering agreementŸ Advising on marine insurance and commercial risk managementŸ Advising on ship acquisition financing and shipping mortgageŸ Registration of ship and obtaining necessary navigation permitsŸ Drafting and reviewing of ship management agreement.Ÿ Arrests and releases of ships to enforce maritime obligationŸ Enforcement of maritime lien
Our Services:
Ÿ Ship BrokeringŸ Marine InsuranceŸ FinancingŸ Ship RegistrationŸ Ship ManagementŸ Ship Arrest and ReleasesŸ Maritime LienŸ Marine AccidentsŸ International Carriage of GoodsŸ Environmental Pollution and Safety Management
Specific Shipping and International Trade Law Areas we specialize in:
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OIL AND GAS LAW
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Specific Oil & Gas Law Areas we specialize in:
Our Services
esolution Law Firm engages in advising on all aspects of Oil & Gas industry in Nigeria. The firm also engages in obtaining necessary accreditation and licensing from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Department of Petroleum Resources for our clients.
Our Oil & Gas law practice encapsulates the 3 streams of Oil & Gas business which are i) Upstream ii) Midstream and (iii) Downstream.
Either the business of our clients is in Exploration and Production (E&P), or producing, storing and marketing of produced oil & gas or marketing and distribution of refined products, we can offer important advices; reviewing and drafting of any necessary contracts; and also interfacing with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits.
Ÿ Exploration & Production of Oil & Gas.Ÿ Joint VenturesŸ Joint Operating AgreementŸ Gathering and Processing of crude oil.Ÿ Production Sharing ContractsŸ Transporting & marketing of produced crude oil.Ÿ Refining of crude oil.Ÿ Importation and selling of refined petroleum products.Ÿ Distribution of natural gas and other products derived from crude oil
Ÿ Preparation and negotiation of Oil & Gas industry agreementsŸ Drafting and reviewing of various Oil & Gas contractsŸ Interfacing with regulatory authorities in obtaining accreditation and permitsŸ Arbitration and negotiation on behalf of clientsŸ Litigation and representation before Court or tribunalsŸ Advising on relevant provisions of Oil & Gas statutes and regulations concerning environmental, Ÿ tax, employment and administrative law
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Energy & Power
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Specific Energy & Power Law Areas we specialize in:
Our Services:
esolution Law Firm advises on all aspects of all renewable and clean energy technologies, which include wind, solar, biomass and bio fuels, waste hydro generation, and carbon credit trading.
The firm’s practice also covers the aspect of mining, which covers the entire mining ventures. We are able to advise large corporations and mining companies on the issue of project structuring, transfer and granting of mining permits.
Ÿ Renewable Energy, which includes wind, solar, hydroŸ Power Generation, Transmission and DistributionŸ Project Structuring, Takeoff and related power agreementsŸ Solid MineralsŸ Mining permitsŸ Project Financing & Joint Venture CreationŸ Environmental and pollution issuesŸ Consideration of relevant statutory regimes Disputes Management and Litigation
Ÿ Advising on issues pertaining to power generation, transmission, and distributionŸ Advising on project financing, structuring and joint venture.Ÿ Advising on mining permitsŸ Advising of relevant statutes and regulations on power and mining projects.Ÿ Interfacing with regulatory authorities on issues pertaining to environmental & pollution and complianceŸ Engaging in disputes settlement and litigation to address the complicated issues and challenges facing the industry
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REAL ESTATE LAW
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At Resolution Law Firm, our lawyers have requisite knowledge and experience in all aspects of Real Estate Law. We frequently advise various companies companies concerning property development. We also handle property transactions for wide range of individuals.
Ÿ Property conveyancingŸ Land use and developmentŸ Property acquisition and developmentŸ Search and due diligence on propertyŸ Property agreements and contractsŸ Perfection and Registration of TitleŸ Estates managementŸ Recovery of PremisesŸ Joint ventureŸ Property finance and mortgages
Ÿ Conducting search and due diligence on properties on behalf of clientsŸ Advising on property finance and mortgagesŸ Reviewing and drafting of deeds of assignment, leases, and tenancy agreementŸ Management of estate including recovery of premisesŸ Perfection and registration of title at land registryŸ Advising on property acquisition for developmentŸ Advising and litigating in all property related matters
Our real estate practice covers various aspects, including:
Our Services:
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IMMIGRATION LAW
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Specific Immigration Law Areas we specialize in:
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esolution Law Firm actively engages in Immigration Law practice. Our immigration law practice in in two folds.
On the one side, we represent foreign nationals and entities, which seek to either work or do their businesses in Nigeria to procure necessary permits and visas.
On the other side, we advise and assist Nigerian nationals seeking to travel abroad either for short visiting, or studying, or engaging in business, or working abroad or relocating abroad permanently.
The apparent vacuum created by lack of adequate professionals offering immigration advises and consultancy in Nigeria gave a need for us to establish a practice focusing on this area, which has been extremely successful.
Ÿ Long Term Work Permit (CERPAC)Ÿ Short Term Work Permit (TWP)Ÿ ECOWAS CardŸ United States’ temporary visa, student visa, working and investor visa programŸ Canada’s temporary visa, student visa, working visa, investor and permanent residency programŸ United Kingdom’s temporary visa, student visa, Entrepreneur and Investor visaŸ Schengen countries’ temporary visa, student visa, investor and permanent residency program.Ÿ Australia’s temporary visa, student visa, working visa and permanent residency program. Second Passport program for high net worth individuals
Ÿ Processing of business permitŸ Processing of Combined Expatriate Residence Permit And Aliens Card (“CERPAC”)Ÿ Processing of Temporary work permit (“TWP”)Ÿ Processing of ECOWAS CardŸ Advising and vetting of temporary and student visa applications to the United States of American, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and
European CountriesŸ Advising and vetting of applications bothering on working permit, entrepreneur visa and investor visa program to the United States of American,
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and European CountriesŸ Advising and guiding on general immigrant visa applicationsŸ Advising and guiding on Permanent Residency programs of Australia and Canada, including Express EntryŸ Advising and guiding of high net worth individuals with at minimum of 150,000 USD, urgently seeking second passports in participating
Caribbean countries to facilitate moving around the world for business without stress of visa requirement.Ÿ Advising on effect and implication of the current provisions of immigration Statutes, Regulations, Rules and Executive Orders of the foreign
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
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Specific Intellectual Property Law Areas we specialize in:
Our Services
ntellectual property law is one important aspect of law, which protects innovative ideas, which is critical for the development of any business or commercial enterprise
Resolution Law Firm engages in aspect of intellectual property law practice with aims of helping inventors safeguarding their intellectual property rights.
Our lawyers are experienced in this vital commercial area of law and constantly delivering efficient and swift and services to our numerous clients.
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Ÿ Intellectual Property DocumentsŸ Trademark RegistrationŸ Patent ApplicationŸ Trademark related litigation and dispute resolution
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Ÿ Drafting and reviewing all legal documents related to intellectual propertyŸ Conducting search for availability of trademarkŸ Filing of trademark applicationsŸ Processing trademark registration from beginning till conclusionŸ Processing patent applicationsŸ Representing clients in trademark related dispute and litigationŸ Registering and licensing of technology transfer agreements
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LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
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Specific Labour and Employment Areas we specialize in:
Our Services:
ur Labour and Employment Law department has proved itself as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment. We offer services to clients on broad range of employment related matters.
Our Labour and Employment law clients include various companies and individuals seeking enforcements of contractual agreements and obligations with companies.
Our lawyers have successfully handled numerous issues concerning employee compensations.
Ÿ Employment and Labour LawŸ Employment related litigationŸ Dispute resolutionŸ Pension fundŸ Employment contractsŸ Employees compensationŸ Wrongful termination of employmentŸ Unfair Dismissal
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Ÿ Advising on employment related contractsŸ Offering legal advices to companies on all employment related statues, laws and regulations.Ÿ Assisting injured employees to seek compensation for injury sustained in the course of employmentŸ Litigating on behalf of clients for wrongful termination and unfair dismissalŸ Disputes settlement between employers and employees
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Family Law
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Specific Family Law Areas we specialize in:
Our Services:
ur Family law department has expertise in all aspects of Family Law, which includes matrimonial causes; trust administration; administration of estate among others.
Our lawyers appreciate the fact that family issues could be emotional because the issue of personal concerns and infants are being discussed. Therefore, we provide a sympathetic and practical environment in which our client can discuss the problems facing them and how we can help them obtain best result for themselves and children.
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Ÿ Matrimonial causes, which includes divorce proceedingsŸ Trust AdministrationŸ GiftsŸ Administration of EstateŸ Pre-nuptial agreementŸ Litigation in Estates
Ÿ Drafting and reviewing of Wills.Ÿ
Ÿ Drafting and reviewing of deed of gift.Ÿ
Ÿ Advising and drafting of pre-nuptial agreementsŸ
Ÿ Instituting an action for restoration of conjugal rightŸ
Ÿ Instituting and defending divorce's action and settlement of matrimonial assets and propertyŸ
Ÿ Administration of Estates which includes Estate Planning and Drafting of Wills, Obtaining Probate and Letter of Administration.
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AOur Services:
t Resolution Law Firm, we frequently engage in recovery and restructuring of debts. Our lawyers have expertise in this area and understand the crippling effect trapped funds have
on the business of our clients.
Ÿ Debt recovery negotiations with debtorsŸ Assisting in drafting and reviewing debt restructuring repayment
schedule and concessionsŸ Instituting debt recovery action on behalf of clientsŸ Advising on out of Court settlement negotiations
DEBT RECOVERY & DEBT RESTRUCTURING
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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Our Services
esolution Law Firm engages in part of its practice in the aspect of criminal defense
Our primary focus areas in criminal defense is white collar crimes. We represent clients in both states and federal courts in and around Lagos, Nigeria. Our team at Resolution Law Firm are highly respected for our Court room skills and advocacy.
Considering some daunting outcomes of criminal prosecution, which may instantly results into deprivation of liberty or facing heavy fines, it is important for anyone who has been criminally charged to seek a very effective legal help that such person can find, so there can be possibility for favorable outcome.
Ÿ Instituting fundamental human rights action to compel the release of accused being unlawfully detained without pending charges
Ÿ Representing accused in criminal charges
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LITIGATION, ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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Specific Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Areas we specialize in:
esolution Law firm strives to undertake amicable disputes resolution on all matters, provided there is an opportunity to do so.
Whether it is a matter that involves an informal resolution or requires a complex and lengthy litigation, our lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to represent our clients’ interests at all time.
However, when necessary we opt for litigation in resolving clients’ issues. Our lawyers have the skill and requisite knowledge required to aggressively defend or prosecute our client’s cases from inception through the trial.
Our team of experienced lawyers would often attempt to seek amicable resolution through arbitration and other disputes resolution mechanism such as negotiation, conciliation and mediation.
Our lawyers have been involved in several dispute resolution to the satisfaction of our clients.
However, when necessary we opt for litigation in resolving clients’ issues. Our lawyers have the skill and requisite knowledge required to aggressively defend or prosecute our client’s cases from inception to the conclusion of the trial.
Business Disputes Insurance Coverage and Defense Marine and Shipping matters Breach of Contract
Property Labour & Employment matters
Mortgages Partnership & Shareholders disputes Landlord and tenants Civil and Constitutional Rights Company winding up Tax disputes Debt recovery
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Meet Our Lawyers
OYINKANSOLA AWESENIOR ASSOCIATESENIOR ASSOCIATE
OLUSOLA JEGEDE
PARTNER PARTNER
VERA LESLIE
PASCHAL AGBIM
:[email protected] [email protected]
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Contact UsAlphon House,NO 50/52 Toyin Street. Ikeja. LagosTEL: 08099223322; +2348111113830EMAIL: [email protected]
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