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Experts examine merits, demerits of virtual court hearings in Nigeria

News & Publications Experts examine merits, demerits of virtual court hearings in Nigeria Prof Fidelis Oditah QC, SAN was a panelist on a zoom webinar organized in Lagos recently. He spoke alongside other legal experts, examining the pros and cons of virtual court proceedings and concluded with the verdict that the challenges posed by remote

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Landmark Judgment – Drilling Rig is not a Vessel under the Cabotage Act

News & Publications On 24 June 2019, the Court of Appeal delivered judgment in the case of Transocean Support Services Nigeria Ltd and 3 others v NIMASA and Minister of Transport (CA/L/503/2016) clarifying the law on whether a rig is a vessel under the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003. Click here to read the case commentary

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The Evolving Role of Senior Advocates in the Administration of Justice and Nation Building

News & Publications Prof Fidelis Oditah QC, SAN was the guest speaker at the maiden yearly lecture of the Body of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (BOSAN) where he chaired a panel on “The Evolving Role of Senior Advocates in the Administration of Justice and Nation Building”. Participants at the event included Chief Justice of Nigeria

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International Law Association hosts 4th international Law conference in Lagos

News & Publications The International Law Association (ILA) has held its 4th International Law Conference in Lagos. The conference which was held on the 31st of October 2017 had the theme “The Impact of International Law on Domestic Law and Practice” was attended by notable legal practitioners who spoke on various areas of international law

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Prof Oditah explains why LADOL withdrew suit against Jonathan administration as regards maritime operations in Nigeria

News & Publications Prof Fidelis Oditah QC, SAN who is counsel for Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) has addressed a press conference where he explained why LADOL withdrew its suit against the Goodluck Jonathan administration as regards maritime operations in Nigeria.   [more]

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