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OAL Defends Oil & Gas Debt Claim in Lagos High Court

A company filed a claim against our client for US$341,446 in alleged accumulated debt arising from an equipment leasing arrangement..

OAL Secures Company Liquidation for ₦1.7B Debt

Envivo Communications Limited borrowed ₦1.7 billion from Fidelity Bank. When the time came to repay, they didn’t. Fidelity Bank needed..

Radio Africa Limited v Standard Group PLC & another (Commercial Case E253 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 2127 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (20 February 2026)

Factual Background The case of Radio Africa Limited v Standard Group PLC & Another arose from an earlier judgment delivered..

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis amid the US–Israel–Iran War: Legal Implications in International Maritime Law

The ongoing US–Iran war dynamics, alongside broader Middle East tensions, including Israel–Iran hostilities, have intensified global concern over a potential..

Winning Beyond the Field: Why Intellectual Property Is the MVP of Modern Sports

In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds..

₦705m Lost in Fuel Deal: Recovered Through Court-Backed Mediation

In commercial transactions, the success of a deal hinges on the integrity and reliability of the people involved. Our client,..

NDPC Extends 2025 Data Protection Audit Return Deadline to 30 May 2026

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit..

Maritime reports on regulatory developments

The Nigeria Maritime Space has witnessed tremendous growth over the last year. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, i.e…

OAL is representing Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited in a landmark admiralty action currently before the Federal High Court, Lagos.

Our client, a major player in Nigeria’s shipbuilding and maintenance, was sued as a defendant in an admiralty action in..

Handling Corporate Insolvency and Recovering Debts in the Banking Sector

Handling Corporate Insolvency and Recovering Debts in the Banking Sector In the high-stakes world of corporate finance, the line between..