What outcome would be useful to the business?
Recovering money, preserving supply, ending a relationship and clarifying future obligations may call for different approaches.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE · NIGERIA
Commercial Dispute Lawyers in Lagos, Nigeria
Get advice on business contract, payment and shareholder disputes. Laude helps assess documents, deadlines and options for a considered response.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Business Disputes: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Contract disagreements
Review disputed obligations, the relevant contract wording and the record of performance.
Payment disputes
Assess the agreement, invoices, payment evidence and communications behind a contested amount.
Shareholder disagreements
Examine ownership documents, company decisions and the conduct giving rise to the disagreement.
Settlement discussions
Prepare for a structured discussion about possible resolution, including the terms needed to record any settlement.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
A business relationship has broken down, a payment is contested or contractual obligations are disputed.
A relationship is changing
An owner, investor or commercial partner proposes new terms. Understand how those terms fit the company’s existing commitments.
A decision needs a clear record
The people involved have reached an understanding but the documents, authority or responsibilities still need to be resolved.
There are competing priorities
Price, control, timing and risk point in different directions. A focused legal review helps identify the decisions you need to make.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
A commercial disagreement can affect cash flow, operations and relationships long before formal proceedings begin. The first task is to establish what happened, what the documents say and what you want to achieve. We help organise the issues, assess the available options and consider a proportionate response. The approach may involve correspondence, negotiation or another agreed course depending on the facts.
What evidence and deadlines need attention now?
Preserve the original records and tell us about formal notices before making assumptions about how quickly a response is required.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your business disputes enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including contract disagreements and payment disputes where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
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Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Preserve the agreement, timeline and correspondence. Tell us about any formal notices or deadlines.
- A dated account of key events
- Signed agreements and amendments
- Invoices, payment evidence and relevant correspondence
- Notices, claims or existing settlement proposals
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our teamContract Review
We review commercial agreements for businesses, founders and creatives, explain the risks and help negotiate changes where needed.
Explore our approach →Shareholder Agreements
Agree how ownership, decisions, investment and exits will work before a disagreement puts the business under pressure.
Explore our expertise →Different
perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Do all disputes need to go to court?
No. The available options depend on the agreement, facts and parties’ positions. We can discuss negotiation and any relevant formal processes without promising a particular route or outcome.
Should I respond to a demand immediately?
Tell us about the date received and any stated deadline. Preserve the demand and supporting records so the response can be considered in context.
Can you promise recovery of an unpaid amount?
No. Recovery depends on the facts, evidence, available processes and the other party’s circumstances. We can assess the position and explain the proposed next steps.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Preserve the agreement, timeline and correspondence. Tell us about any formal notices or deadlines. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.