J. A. AKUBO, SAN & CO

Specializing in Legal Services

THE PACESETTERS

OUR PRACTICE
AREAS

LITIGATION

At J. A. AKUBO, SAN & CO, we provide top-notch legal services through litigations to our clients who have disputes to be resolved in the Court of Law and Arbitral Tribunal. Our team of experienced lawyers is committed to ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality representation. Our representation under the leadership of our team lead, Dr. J. A. Akubo, SAN, MCIArb, (UK) over time includes individual clients, Corporate bodies, Banks and Public Institutions in complex matters that require legal solution. For over three decades, we have handled litigation disputes at various levels of Court and Arbitral Tribunal arising from commercial agreement, constitutional and corporate dispute as well as land, chieftaincy, claims in tort and human rights related matters.

ARBITRATION

Our team of skilled lawyers is well versed in dispute resolution. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients' disputes are resolved amicably in a timely and cost-effective manner without resorting to litigations. we use arbitration, conciliation and mediation as alternative dispute resolution mechanism covering varieties of issues in contract, Banking, Real Estate, taxation, debt recovery, asset recovery, corporate resolution and personal/corporate tax.

BANKING

The Banking Finance sectors in Nigeria as well as the laws regulating their operations are dynamic and revolving. We offer services to major banks in Nigeria such as United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, First Bank Ltd, Keystone Bank Plc, Unity Bank Plc and Jaiz Bank Plc. Our depth of experience in banking practice has helped to resolve banking disputes between our clients and their customers as well as assisting them to recover debts.

REAL ESTATE

The Nigerian Real Estate sector is highly very competitive and challenging hence investors, properties and project developers and financiers need legal advise to assist them to achieve their commercial objectives and ensuring that their rights and interests are fully protected. In this regard, we offer legal advisory to property developers and managers as well as vendors and Purchasers of landed properties with intent that their rights and interests are protected in all their commercial transactions as well as preparing legal documents for them

ELECTION PETITION

We often handle notable and landmark Election Petitions for candidates contesting various elective offices as well as for National Electoral Commission (INEC) at every election year in Nigeria and thereby contributing to the development of the Election Petition Jurisprudence. Over the years, our expertise in election petitions have been able to successively defend the mandate given to our clients by the Electorates in accordance with the law.

TAX

We offer a wide range of legal services in tax matters. Our team has extensive experience in handling tax issues and is dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible outcome. Our tax advisory and compliance services are tailored to address the specific needs of our clients in diverse tax related issues, including areas of Corporate Income Tax, Petroleum Profit Tax, Personal Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Customs and Excise, withholding tax and Stamp Duties. We also guide businesses on tax breaks, incentives and tax holidays. Our tax advisory team includes a qualified chartered accountant.

IMMIGRATION

Our law firm specializes in immigration law, providing comprehensive services to foreign nationals and entities looking to work or conduct business in Nigeria. We assist with obtaining necessary permits, registrations, and fund repatriation, ensuring that all immigration requirements are effectively met. Additionally, we offer tailored services for Nigerian citizens traveling abroad for tourism, education, or business. Our experienced team provides personalized immigration advice, visa application preparation, and support in resolving immigration issues. By collaborating with global legal partners, we strive to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients, guaranteeing their immigration needs are fulfilled.

SPORTS

The relevance of sports law in the entertainment industry is fast becoming a very noticeable phenomenon. The digital age and its attendant globiliasation has exposed the inherent legal and commercial potency in this sector. Sport and entertainment are now bonded in an intricately woven global web with abundant followership. In Nigeria, Entertainment and Sports law are amongst the fastest growing areas of legal practice when juxtaposed with other areas of civil law practice. Our Attorneys are thoroughly versed in their areas of specialization and have worked extensively with various sport ownership groups, sport agents, coaches, sponsors and media companies on contentious and non-contentious issues relating to Sponsorship, arena naming rights, event contracts, brand management, sport governance, exploitation of commercial rights, marketing rights, stadium financings to franchise acquisitions and others.

Our Firm

J. A. AKUBO, SAN & CO, hereinafter referred to as “the Firm,” is a full-service firm of legal practitioners, strategically located in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja — the capital of Nigeria. The Firm operates from Eflaye Estate, Plot 685, Opp. Maltina Depot, Durumi, Off Area 1 Roundabout, Garki.

The Firm boasts a team of over 12 lawyers and other associates, many of whom are senior members of the Bar, supported by an efficient administrative staff. This robust manpower enables the Firm to deliver world-class legal services in line with global best practices.

The Team Lead of the Firm brings over 34 years of legal practice experience as a seasoned litigation lawyer and an accomplished arbitrator/mediator. He has successfully handled diverse matters across various courts up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He also holds a Doctorate Degree in Law with a focus on Human Rights. Notably, he is a member of the Inner Bar as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

The Firm has consistently demonstrated its capability in providing proficient legal services to a broad client base, including government bodies and agencies, corporate organizations, institutions, and individuals.