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Olajide Oyewole LLP | Nigeria | 19 Jul 2022
Applicability of tort of abuse of process in Nigeria
The tort of abuse of process seeks to strike a balance between access to the court and public policy to safeguard defendants from harassment, humiliation and damages. While the tort is not commonly used in Nigeria, unlike the related tort of malicious prosecution, experience has shown that it is on the rise. This article comments on the limited application of the abuse of process tort in......
Olajide Oyewole LLP | Nigeria | 14 Jun 2022
Tiered dispute resolution clauses: can courts grant injunctions in support of arbitration before or during negotiations?
A tiered dispute resolution clause typically allows parties approximately 30-120 days to settle amicably. But a recurrent challenge is how to maintain status quo during this period before an arbitral tribunal is constituted. Thus, parties often need interim injunctions from the courts to protect the subject matter. Hence, the question is: can the courts grant injunctions during this period in......
Olajide Oyewole LLP | Nigeria | 3 May 2022
Effects of media interference on administration of justice in Nigeria
Judicial freedom is fundamental to democratic liberties. Social media has geometrically increased access to information and continues to play a major role in information relay. Information is everywhere and available to almost anyone. This has an undeniable influence on society – including judges. The question is, what role does social media play in the administration of criminal justice?
Olajide Oyewole LLP | Nigeria | 19 Oct 2021
Court injunctions in support of arbitration – which law is applicable in Lagos?
Many take the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (the ACA) as the only law that applies to arbitration applications before the court. However, the Arbitration Law of the States (the AL) and the High Court Law of Lagos State (the HCL) also empower the Lagos High Court to support arbitration. This article analyses the Lagos High Court's power under the AL, the ACA and the HCL as regards......
