2. Regulatory Compliance – No Advertising

2.1 This website is provided strictly for general information about the Firm, our practice areas, and legal developments in Nigeria. It is not an advertisement, offer, or solicitation for legal services.

2.2 In compliance with Rule 39 of the RPC 2023, legal practitioners in Nigeria are prohibited from engaging in any form of advertising, touting, or soliciting professional work, and from using any public communication that is false, misleading, or deceptive. Nothing on this site should be construed as violating that rule.

2.3 The content is educational and thought-leadership only, consistent with NBA guidance on building an online presence through useful information.

3. No Legal Advice – No Lawyer-Client Relationship

3.1 All materials on this website are for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice.

3.2 No lawyer-client relationship is created by your use of the site, by sending an email, or by completing any contact form. A formal relationship is only established after:

• a conflict check is completed;
• we confirm engagement in writing; and
• you sign our engagement letter.

3.3 You must not act or refrain from acting based on website content without seeking specific legal advice from a qualified practitioner licensed in your jurisdiction.

4. Use of Website

4.1 You agree to use the site lawfully and not to:

• copy, reproduce, or scrape content for commercial redistribution;
• transmit malware, spam, or unlawful material;
• impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with the Firm;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.

4.2 We reserve the right to restrict access to any user who breaches these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 All text, logos, designs, articles, and graphics are created for U. Mbadiwe & Co.. They are protected under Nigerian Copyright Act and related laws.

5.2 You may download or print single copies for personal, non-commercial reference only, provided you retain all proprietary notices. Any other use requires prior written consent.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 We process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA), which establishes Nigeria's comprehensive framework for safeguarding personal data, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission's General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID).

6.2 When you submit an inquiry, we collect only the data necessary to respond (name, email, phone, matter type). Legal basis: consent and legitimate interest in responding to enquiries.

6.3 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, retain data only as long as necessary for legal and regulatory purposes, and do not sell personal data.

6.4 For full details on collection, storage, cross-border transfer, and your rights (access, correction, erasure, objection), see our Privacy Policy.

7. Communications Are Not Privileged

7.1 Emails or messages sent via the website are not encrypted by default. Do not send confidential or sensitive information until an engagement is confirmed.

7.2 Unsolicited information sent to us may not be treated as confidential under the RPC and may be subject to disclosure obligations.

8. Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing

8.1 As legal practitioners, we are subject to AML/CFT obligations under the RPC 2023. The NBA requires compliance with client due diligence, risk profiling, and reporting frameworks.

8.2 We may request identification documents and source-of-funds information before accepting instructions, and we reserve the right to decline or terminate any engagement as required by law.

9. Third-Party Links and Resources

9.1 Our site may link to external resources (e.g., NBA, NDPC, courts). We do not control or endorse their content and accept no liability for their accuracy.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 The website is provided "as is" without warranties of completeness, accuracy, or fitness for purpose.

10.2 To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, U. Mbadiwe & Co., its partners, and associates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from use of the site, reliance on its content, or inability to access it.

10.3 Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or liability that cannot be excluded under the Legal Practitioners Act.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

11.2 Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts sitting in Lagos State, Nigeria, without prejudice to our right to seek injunctive relief elsewhere.

12. Amendments

12.1 We may update these Terms to reflect changes in NBA rules, NDPA guidance, or our practice. The "Last Updated" date will change accordingly. Continued use after posting constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

If you have any queries in relation to the above please do not hesitate to contact us through any of the contact methods on our site