Legal Practice Area

Labour & Employment Law

Protecting employer and employee interests through expert counsel on contracts, workplace disputes, industrial relations, and regulatory compliance under Nigerian labour law.

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Overview

Building compliant and productive workplaces

Our Labour & Employment practice advises employers across all sectors on the full spectrum of employment law matters — from day-to-day HR legal support to complex industrial disputes and restructuring exercises. We also represent employees in senior executive matters and wrongful termination claims.

Nigeria's employment law framework encompasses the Labour Act, the National Industrial Court Act, and sector-specific regulations. We navigate these with practical experience that translates legal requirements into workable HR policies and contracts.

Our team has acted in landmark employment matters before the National Industrial Court and has advised multinationals on workforce management, collective bargaining, and cross-border employment issues affecting their Nigerian operations.

What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

Employment Contracts & HR Policies

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, staff handbooks, non-compete clauses, and workplace policies that comply with Nigerian labour law.

Wrongful Termination & Dismissal

Representing employers and employees in unfair dismissal claims, constructive dismissal actions, and severance negotiations before the National Industrial Court.

Industrial Relations & Trade Unions

Collective bargaining, trade union recognition, industrial action management, and dispute resolution under the Trade Disputes Act.

Workforce Restructuring

Legal support for redundancy exercises, retrenchment programmes, and post-merger workforce integration, including NSITF and Pension Fund compliance.

Discrimination & Harassment

Advising on workplace discrimination policies, handling harassment complaints, and defending or prosecuting discrimination claims before relevant tribunals.

Expatriate & Immigration

Work permits, combined expatriate residence permits (CERPAC), quota approvals, and compliance for companies employing foreign nationals in Nigeria.

Our Methodology

Resolving employment matters with precision and care

Situation Assessment

We quickly assess the facts, applicable law, and potential exposure to provide clear, actionable advice on the best course of action for your situation.

Policy & Contract Review

We audit your existing employment documentation to identify gaps and risks, then update contracts and policies to ensure full legal compliance.

Negotiation & Mediation

We pursue early resolution through skilled negotiation and mediation, protecting your interests while minimising the cost and disruption of litigation.

Litigation & Enforcement

Where disputes escalate, we provide robust representation before the National Industrial Court and appellate courts, pursuing your rights with tenacity.