It is true that the most critical factor in receiving proper representation in all legal systems is the ability to retain an experienced and knowledgeable law firm. As a fast-growing, international law firm we understand completely the pressures and opportunities facing businesses in the current market. We therefore temper our technical expertise with considerable, in depth, practical knowledge to
help our clients create and sustain value, resolve issues and fulfill projected goals and objectives. The Attorneys at Alex Scott and Partners are well able to navigate the complex web of bureaucratic red tape which plague most government agencies and multinational corporations without compromising the quality of work delivered. Alex Scott and Partners is a formidable powerhouse equipped to handle highly sensitive matters which require an outstanding dedication to professionalism and ethics. About Us
Alex Scott and Partners is an international full service general practice law firm established in 1985 with more than 20 attorneys practicing in nine locations in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. We have a strong team of experienced lawyers who can provide individual clients with a full range of legal services delivered in an understanding, professional and cost effective manner. Our globally diversified practice strategy is implemented by some of the best legal minds in the field and highest in the industry; individuals committed to doing the hard work necessary to stay one step ahead of the world’s ever changing legal climate. Alex Scott and Partners also collaborates with a network of highly reputable International Law firms. Through such collaborative efforts, the attorneys at Alex Scott and Partners are able to offer seamless legal and business advice on complex cross border transactions. We take pride in our in-depth market knowledge and our proven track record. Our collective experience and the diligence of our legal team is what sets us apart. Corporate Social Responsibility
At Alex Scott and Partners, we believe that Corporate Social Responsibility is a business imperative. It is a deliberate attempt to include the public’s interest into our corporate decision making. We believe that our Corporate Social Responsibility is about managing our business in a way that enhances the economic, social and environmental impacts of our services and activities. We recognize that we have an economic, environmental and social impact that goes beyond our core activity. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requires a commitment to balance the interests of our stakeholders who include our clients, our employees and partners, our local communities and the environment. Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Our Clients
Our clients are at the core of our business at Alex Scott and Partners. We strive to provide excellent legal services with the highest professional and ethical standards while adhering to the highest principles of corporate governance. Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Our staff
At the Law Office of Alex Scott and Partners, we value diversity in the workplace. We expect and promote mutual respect amongst partners and employees. We foster a work environment and culture where employees and partners are included, developed recognized and rewarded for hard work, dedication and loyalty. Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Our Local Communities
At Alex Scott and Partners our commitment extends to the many communities in which our partners and employees work and live. We are committed to the principle that we should give back something to these communities. We also recognize that we have a responsibility to use our skills and resources to help people in need. Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy outlines our support for a broad range of activities in areas such as pro bono legal assistance for individuals, community organizations and charities. The Law Office of Alex Scott and Partners currently has an ongoing commitment to support the Lazarus Foundation with its campaign against discrimination for persons living with HIV and AIDS. Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Our Environment
All businesses should act with respect and consideration for the environment. As part of a rapidly changing global community, the Law office of Alex Scott and Partners recognizes the need for efforts to reduce energy and waste. We have also undertaken to advocate for increased public awareness relating to Climate Change Law and its enforcement. Practice Areas
We work with public and private sector organizations, governments and financial institutions. Our clients span a wide variety of market sectors and geographies. At Alex Scott and Partners we are dedicated to helping our clients make sense of Nigeria’s dynamic sectors and markets by providing customized, comprehensive and integrated legal services to our clients. We are well equipped to handle multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional matters. Our lawyers are acknowledged experts in:
• Company and Commercial Law
• Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
• Corporate Secretarial Services
• Petroleum and Energy Law, while keeping a close eye on trends and emerging legal developments relating to regulations concerning Climate Change and Environmental Law.
• Business counseling (for foreign start-up companies and individuals wishing to establish businesses in Nigeria).
• Intellectual Property Law
• Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
• Legal Project Management for PPP, Privatization projects and infrastructure projects
• Land Law and Real Estates
• Telecommunications, Media and Information Technology
• Wills and Estates
• Family law
• Employment Law
• Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law
