1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing the website of Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners ("the Firm", "we", "our", or "us") or engaging our legal services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Legal Services
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website or by contacting us through any means other than a formal engagement letter signed by both parties.
Legal services are provided subject to the terms of our individual engagement agreements, which will be provided to you before we commence substantive legal work on your behalf.
3. Professional Obligations
Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners is a law firm regulated by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and operates in accordance with the:
- Legal Practitioners Act, Cap. L11, LFN 2004
- Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria
- Applicable rules and guidelines of the Nigerian Bar Association
4. Website Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:
- Use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its related systems
- Reproduce or republish any content from this website without our prior written consent
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable Nigerian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
6. Fees and Payment
Our professional fees are agreed with each client prior to commencement of work and set out in our engagement letter. Fees are payable in accordance with the terms specified in that letter. We reserve the right to cease acting for a client if agreed fees are not paid in accordance with our terms.
7. Confidentiality
We are bound by strict professional obligations of confidentiality. All information you share with us in connection with a legal matter will be kept confidential in accordance with our professional rules, except where disclosure is required by law or court order, or where you have given us express consent to disclose.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website. Our total liability for any claim arising from our legal services shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Nigerian law.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
10. Termination of Engagement
Either party may terminate a legal services engagement by giving reasonable written notice. We may terminate immediately if you act in a way that makes it impossible for us to continue acting for you, or if required by our professional obligations. Upon termination, you remain liable for fees incurred up to the date of termination.
11. Complaints
We are committed to providing high-quality legal services. If you have a complaint about our services, please contact us in writing at the address below. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days and endeavour to resolve it within 28 days. If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may refer it to the Nigerian Bar Association.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners
27 Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: info@adeyemiandco.com
Phone: +2348012345678
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