Legal Expertise Services

Providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet your needs in Nigeria's dynamic legal landscape.

Corporate & Commercial

In the ever-evolving global world, we understand that corporates, including MDAs need robust legal services to meet their targets. In this recognition, we devise organic and creative thinking to support our local and foreign clients in diverse legal and regulatory areas.

We offer services covering corporate governance, restructuring, project finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and divestments of interests. We also advise our clients on complex commercial projects, import and export regulations and sector-specific business regulations in sectors such as oil and gas, real estate, technology, FinTech, etc.

Dispute Resolution

In recognition of our clientele’s need for seamless resolution of disputes, we offer bespoke dispute resolution services by building on our long years of experience. We constantly deploy our expertise to manage our client’s expectations by going the extra mile in not just resolving disputes, but also ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected.

Our team comprises counsel who are certified experts in various areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, negotiation and their hybrid forms.

We work frequently on assignments to protect intellectual property rights in multiple jurisdictions, on transactions where intellectual property rights are key. We also process the registration of trademarks, patents and copyrights for Nigerian and foreign companies.

In addition, we advise on the law and procedure concerning the violation and compliance with the various legislations governing Trademarks, Patents and Designs as well as Copyrights, among others.

Intellectual property

Our Immigration and Employment Practice Group advises on compliance with Immigration and Labour Laws and Regulations.

The team possesses appreciable experience in Nigerian Immigration Law and Practice and is routinely instructed by Nigerian and foreign clients to act as their Immigration Advisers. To this end, we advise our Clients on the provisions of the Law and where required, assist them in obtaining Immigration facilities (Permits, Quotas, Visas, etc) required for their operations in Nigeria.

We dispense our services with dispatch due to our expertise and broad experience in this area of practice and our excellent working relationship with relevant bodies and authorities such as the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

Immigration & Employment

WWL has an enviable Family Law and Probate practice, providing expert legal services to individuals and families navigating both family-related matters and the administration of estates in Nigeria. With extensive experience in these areas, we offer comprehensive solutions for issues such as divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, inheritance, probate administration, and the distribution of estates.

In Family Law, we provide expert advice and representation in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes and adoption, among others. Our approach is compassionate, aiming to resolve family conflicts through mediation and negotiation whenever possible, while always prioritizing our clients' best interests.

In Probate Law, our firm helps clients through the often complex and emotionally challenging process of administering estates. We assist in obtaining probate or letters of administration, ensuring the proper distribution of assets according to the deceased’s wishes under the Nigerian law. Our services also include contesting wills, estate planning, and providing legal guidance on inheritance matters.

At WWL, we specialize in efficient and strategic debt recovery solutions for businesses and individuals. With years of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation recovery strategies, we provide a comprehensive approach to recovering outstanding debts and asset recovery. Our dedicated team of legal professionals work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, offering tailored solutions that maximize recovery while minimizing costs. We handle a wide range of debt recovery matters, from small-scale collections to more complex commercial disputes.

Our services include settlement negotiations, litigation and enforcement procedures. With a strong track record of success, we are committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Family Law & Probate

Debt & Asset Recovery