legal profession

From Brief to Brand: Building a Thriving Law Firm in the Age of Competition, Technology and Client Expectations

Legal excellence alone no longer guarantees a thriving law practice. In an increasingly competitive, technology-driven and client-centred legal market, lawyers must move beyond securing briefs to building trusted and recognisable professional brands. This requires deliberate specialisation, strategic visibility, strong professional relationships, technological adaptability and a consistent commitment to delivering practical value. Law firms that combine sound legal expertise with innovation, efficiency, responsiveness and exceptional client service will be better positioned to earn trust, attract quality clients and achieve sustainable growth.

Does the Law Forbid a Lawyer from Engaging as a Property Agent? — A Deep Dive into the Case of Ukah & Ors v. Onyia & Ors

In the Nigerian legal landscape, the interplay between professional ethics and dual practice has long been a contentious issue. The case of Ukah & Ors v. Onyia & Ors (2016)[6] stands as a pivotal decision that not only tested the boundaries of a lawyer’s permissible roles but also sparked a broader debate on the sanctity of legal professionalism. At its core, the case asked a deceptively simple question: Can a lawyer legally operate as a property agent while practicing law? The answer, as the Court of Appeal elucidated, is a resounding no, but the reasoning reveals far more than a mere prohibition, it underscores the ethical and institutional imperatives that define the legal profession.

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