These Terms of Engagement apply in respect of all work carried out by us for our clients, except to the extent that we otherwise agree with our clients in writing.
2.1.1 When giving us instructions on a new matter, we kindly expect our clients to clearly state the scope of our legal services as far as the matter is concerned and the timeline for the services. If it is urgent, kindly let us know.
2.1.2 Our advice is based on an up-to-date analysis and understanding of the relevant legal framework such as relevant legislations, case laws and practice. Any subsequent changes in terms of amendment in law and practice which may affect our conclusions shall be excused. However, we may draw our client’s attention to subsequent changes in the law thereafter.
2.1.3 Our clients’ prompt responses to our requests for information on their instructions which will make us deliver excellent legal services will be greatly appreciated.
2.1.4 The Principal Partner(s) in the firm is our client’s main point of contact, with overall responsibility for all aspects of the services with our clients. Each matter will be treated with high sense of responsibility with the team members.
3.1 We owe our clients a duty of disclosure and we will contact our clients immediately if we discover that we have such a conflict or there is strong indication of the likelihood of such conflicts.
4.1 Unless otherwise agreed by us, our fees are based on the following terms:
4.2 Consultancy: The amount to be charged will reflect our experience and expertise but may also involve other discretionary factors, such as the value of a transaction, the complexity of the service, and time constraints.
4.3 Retainership as Consultants: If we act as consultants, our fee is charged per annum. We expect that 75% of the fee should be paid up front. The remaining 30 percent shall be paid on or before the end of the year. This can also be paid in monthly.
4.4 Pay as Per Service: This implies that we send our bills to our clients as per the services rendered depending on the nature of engagement, the complexity of the instruction and the time spent in delivering the services.
4.5 Joining the Legal Team and Appearing in Cases where invited: Our clients will be responsible for the cost of Air Travels, Accommodation, feeding and Appearances during the period of stay outside Ilorin. The professional fees will also be paid as agreed.
All communications can be through whatsapp, emails, phone calls and letters.
6.1 We expect to continue to act for our clients until the work concerned is completed. However, either our clients or the firm may terminate the engagement at any time by notifying the other in writing. This should not be done without a good reason. Upon the termination of the mandate, our client will be liable to pay all fees and disbursements incurred up to the date of termination plus any fees and disbursements for work necessary to transfer files to another advisor of our clients’ choice.
7.1 We will hold in confidence all information concerning our clients’ affairs that we acquire during the course of acting for our clients. We will not disclose any of this information to any other person except: to the extent necessary or desirable to enable us to carry out our clients’ instructions; or to the extent required by law.
7.2 Confidential information concerning our clients will, as far as practicable, be made available only to those within our firm who are providing legal services for our clients.