Litigation & Dispute Resolution
SAN-led civil and criminal litigation across every Nigerian court — Magistrate Court to the Supreme Court.
This is where the firm was built and where it remains sharpest. Chukwuma Ekomaru SAN has practised litigation for over four decades — through every significant shift in Nigerian law, across every court level, in matters ranging from straightforward contractual disputes to complex multi-party commercial claims and high-stakes criminal proceedings.
The firm prepares every civil matter as if it will go the full distance — because that preparation is what forces better settlements before court is reached. For criminal matters, the defence is mounted with the same rigour brought to prosecution. Forty years of courtroom experience means the response to any unexpected development draws on precedent, not improvisation.
When opposing counsel sees the name Chukwuma Ekomaru SAN on a brief, the dynamic changes before a word is spoken. The SAN designation is earned through peer review at the highest level of the Nigerian Bar. Its presence signals to judges and opposing parties alike that the representation on this side is at a level that demands serious preparation in response.
The SAN designation is not an honorary title. It is awarded after rigorous independent review of a lawyer's career — the quality of briefs, the complexity of matters handled, the standard of advocacy. When a Senior Advocate of Nigeria leads your litigation, opposing counsel prepares differently, courts engage differently, and settlement negotiations proceed on different terms. That recognition is not available at firms without it, and it affects outcomes in ways that matter.
Services Within This Practice Area
Civil Litigation
Breach of contract, debt disputes, land claims, negligence actions, declaratory relief, and enforcement of judgments across Nigerian courts.
Criminal Defence
Full criminal defence representation at all court levels — from initial charge through trial and appeal. Pre-charge advisory and police-station representation available.
Commercial Disputes
Multi-party commercial claims, shareholder disputes, agency and franchise disputes, and professional negligence matters.
Injunctions & Emergency Relief
Urgent interlocutory injunctions, Mareva orders, and other emergency court applications where timing is critical to preserving your position.
Judgment Enforcement
Enforcement of judgments through all available mechanisms: writs of execution, garnishee orders, receivership, and cross-border enforcement.
Appeal & Review
Appellate advocacy at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria. Judicial review of administrative and regulatory decisions.
Selected Outcomes
All matters anonymised in accordance with professional confidentiality obligations.
State High Court
Land encroachment dispute
Declaration of title obtained. Rival occupant removed within four months of brief.
Federal High Court
Multi-party commercial claim — ₦80M in dispute
Judgment in client's favour. Full judgment sum recovered with costs.
Federal High Court
Criminal defence — serious charge
Client discharged and acquitted following full trial. No conviction recorded.
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