A Nigerian legal practice
Clarity for
what comes next.
Business-minded legal solutions for corporations, financial institutions, public bodies and individuals across Nigeria.
Discuss your matterClarity for
Business. Decisions. Possibilities.
A considered view.
A clear direction.
From complex disputes to commercial transactions, we turn legal complexity into clear, actionable strategy.
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Aliyu Lemu SAN & Co
Your next chapter.
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Commercial insight, intellectual rigor and an understanding of the regulatory landscape, brought together around your interests.
Speak with our teamWho we are
Commercial insight.
Clear legal direction.
A full-service Nigerian law firm.
A business-minded approach.
Aliyu Lemu SAN & Co delivers sophisticated legal solutions across Nigeria. Grounded in commercial insight, intellectual rigor and an acute understanding of the regulatory landscape, we advise corporations, financial institutions, public bodies and individuals on critical transactions, regulatory hurdles and high-stakes disputes.
Our practice is driven by a partnership of distinguished legal practitioners and led by Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). We combine deep local presence with world-class standards to turn legal complexity into clear, actionable strategy.
That means looking at a legal issue in the context of the business, institution or individual behind it: understanding the interests at stake, the decisions ahead and the practical direction our advice needs to provide.
What guides our practiceVision & mission
The principles behind
our practice.
Our approach is shaped by a clear ambition and a commitment to the clients we represent.
Our vision
To be a leading and trusted law firm in Nigeria and across Africa, recognized for legal excellence, uncompromising integrity and innovative solution delivery across complex disputes and transactions.
Our mission
To provide high-caliber, commercially grounded legal representation and strategic advice that safeguards our clients’ interests, advances their goals and upholds the rule of law.
These principles guide an integrated practice, connecting dispute resolution, commercial advice and the protection of rights and assets.
What we do
Where your world
meets the law.
An integrated suite of legal services for the demands of modern business, governance and private enterprise.
Dispute Resolution & Trial Advocacy
Advocacy when it matters.
We represent clients in complex civil, commercial and criminal litigation, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Led by seasoned litigators and Senior Advocates, our approach combines strategic courtroom advocacy with resolute defence of client interests.
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Corporate Advisory & Commercial
Advice through every stage of growth.
From cross-border mergers and acquisitions to project finance and corporate reorganizations, we guide businesses through pivotal decisions. Our work also covers corporate governance, tax planning and statutory compliance, connecting transactions with the responsibilities that follow.
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Intellectual Property Protection
Protecting what you create.
We help local and global entities safeguard their brand identity and proprietary assets through the strategic registration, prosecution and enforcement of trademarks, patents and industrial designs. Our work connects the creation of intellectual property rights with their ongoing protection.
Discuss this areaImmigration & Foreign Investment
Supporting entry and mobility.
We streamline market entry and human capital mobility for international companies and global talent. Our work covers Expatriate Quotas, Temporary Work Permits (TWP), CERPAC residency cards and citizenship processing, addressing the requirements behind business presence and movement.
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Real Estate & Property Law
Clarity around property interests.
Rooted in the dynamics of the Nigerian property market, our practice handles complex land acquisitions, title perfection, trust structuring, mortgage registrations and asset management. We bring these elements together around the interests involved in acquiring, holding and managing property.
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Constitutional & Rights Advocacy
Defending rights and liberties.
Our human rights and constitutional law practice defends individual and corporate liberties against arbitrary state action, law enforcement overreach and regulatory excess. We place the protection of rights and the rule of law at the centre of that representation.
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Our people
The people behind
the perspective.
Across these areas, our people bring commercial understanding and legal rigor to the matters entrusted to the firm.
A. I. Lemu SAN
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A. H. Shehu
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R. Usman
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A thoughtful first step
First,
we listen.
The next step is understanding your circumstances. Whether your enquiry concerns a transaction, a dispute, a regulatory requirement or the protection of your rights, a brief conversation helps us identify where to begin.
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A brief outline helps us understand the subject of your enquiry. Choose an area of interest and tell us how to reach you.
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Send an enquiry through the website, call 0916 718 6660 or email contact@aliyulemusanandco.com. After submitting the form, you can continue on WhatsApp with your message and reference.
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