Featured practice
Dispute Resolution and Mediation
Resolve business, property, and civil conflicts with a proportionate strategy.
Understand this serviceSolicitors · Mediators · Consultants
Clear legal thinking for consequential decisions.
Sapio Legal helps people and businesses protect property transactions, structure commercial relationships, and resolve disputes in Nigeria.
Counsel, not complexity
Advice should make the next decision clearer.
Simon Akinlabi leads Sapio Legal's work across dispute resolution, property, corporate practice, and commercial advisory. His approach emphasises clear explanations, proportionate strategy, and practical next steps grounded in the client's documents and objectives.
Simon Akinlabi Esq.
Lead Counsel · Dispute resolution and mediation · Property and real estate law · Corporate and commercial practice
How we can help
Property and Real Estate Law
Protect property transactions with proper title checks, documentation, and legal guidance.
Corporate and Commercial Practice
Structure, register, govern, and protect your business with practical legal support.
General Legal Advisory and Documentation
Get clear legal advice and precise documentation before small issues become expensive problems.
A deliberate process
What working with us looks like
- 01
We listen and review
You explain the matter and share the documents available. We identify the immediate questions and deadlines.
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We define the options
We explain the legal position, material risks, likely scope, and practical routes before substantive work begins.
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We move with purpose
Once instructed, we carry out the agreed work and keep the next decision visible as the matter develops.
Sapio Legal briefings
Useful law, clearly explained.
Property Law · 15 March 2026
Essential Legal Checks Before Buying Land in Nigeria
A practical guide to title verification, seller checks, surveys, and transaction documents before committing funds to Nigerian property.
Read the full briefingCorporate Law
Corporate Governance Foundations for Nigerian Startups
Registration is only the beginning. Clear ownership, decision-making, contracts, and compliance records help a growing company stay investable and resilient.
Dispute Resolution
Choosing Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, or Litigation in Nigeria
The best dispute strategy depends on urgency, evidence, enforceability, cost, and the relationship between the parties—not a single preferred process.
Before you contact us
Questions clients ask first
What happens during an initial legal consultation?
We ask about the issue, review the documents available, and identify the immediate questions, risks, and possible next steps. If further work is needed, we explain the likely scope before you decide whether to proceed.
What should I bring before seeking advice on a property purchase?
Bring every document or message you have received about the property, including title documents, survey plans, seller details, payment requests, draft agreements, and relevant correspondence. The exact checks will depend on the property and transaction.
Can a legal dispute be resolved without going to court?
Many disputes can be addressed through negotiation or mediation, but the right route depends on the facts, urgency, contract terms, evidence, and remedy required. We assess those factors before recommending a process.
When should a business ask a lawyer to review a contract?
Ideally, seek a review before signing or accepting payment and performance obligations. Early review makes it easier to clarify unclear terms, allocate risk, and negotiate changes before the agreement becomes binding.
A clearer next step