CORE AREAS OF SPECIALISATION 

Y. A. Adeleke & Co. (Arusa Chambers) is distinguished by a team of highly qualified and experienced legal practitioners. The Firm’s practice is broad, robust, and structured into key departments, including:

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Legal Advisory, Legislative Drafting and Soliciting (including Transaction Advisory for high-end acquisitions and transfers)
• Business Law, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring
• Property and Land Law
• Labour and Industrial Relations
• Taxation

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Litigation remains a fundamental mechanism for the resolution of disputes among individuals, corporate entities, and the State. Our practice also incorporates Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, as effective tools for resolving disputes across private, corporate, and public sectors.

The Firm has successfully handled and continues to manage high-profile matters before the State and Federal High Courts, the National Industrial Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Nigeria. We also represent clients at various dispute resolution platforms, delivering strategic and results-driven advocacy.

Business Law, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring

Commercial law and contractual transactions require a deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and market realities. Y. A. Adeleke & Co. (Arusa Chambers) provides comprehensive support in the preparation and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, company incorporation, corporate advisory services, and debt restructuring.

Our experience spans diverse sectors, and we have consistently delivered effective legal solutions in areas such as commercial transactions, debt recovery, and high-value land dealings.

Legal Advisory, Drafting and Soliciting

Our advisory and drafting services are tailored to meet the evolving needs of corporate bodies and individual clients. We prepare and review high-value contracts, memoranda, settlement agreements, and corporate resolutions, while actively participating in ADR processes where necessary.

We adopt a meticulous, client-focused approach, ensuring that every document reflects the applicable law, safeguards our clients’ interests, and provides adequate legal protection in the event of disputes. Each instruction is handled with precision and aligned with the client’s objectives within the framework of relevant local and international regulations.

Transaction Advisory (High-End Acquisitions and Transfers)

The Firm provides specialised advisory services on high-value corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, asset transfers, and debt rescheduling.

Our expertise extends to legal, tax, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that transactions are structured efficiently, risks are mitigated, and our clients’ strategic interests are fully protected.

Taxation

Y. A. Adeleke & Co. (Arusa Chambers) has a strong track record in tax advisory and dispute resolution. We have successfully challenged tax assessments and computations on behalf of our clients and continue to provide strategic tax planning services.

Our services include tax reviews, negotiations, and advisory support on both proposed and ongoing transactions, enabling clients to optimise tax benefits while minimizing exposure to liabilities.

Property and Land Law

The Firm provides end-to-end legal services in property and land transactions. We assist clients in the perfection, registration, and validation of land documents, as well as the drafting of various land instruments, including assignments, mortgages, licences, pledges, and easements.

We also protect clients’ interests through the filing of caveats at land registries across Nigeria. Our extensive experience includes handling high-profile land disputes from State High Courts up to the Supreme Court, with a strong record of success.

Labour and Industrial Relations

Y. A. Adeleke & Co. (Arusa Chambers) has proven expertise in labour relations and industrial dispute resolution. We advise and represent clients in matters relating to employment rights, compensation, gratuities, and workplace disputes.

The Firm has successfully represented clients before courts, tribunals, and arbitral panels, providing effective advocacy and strategic negotiation in employment-related matters.