Hamilton Chappell LC

05/11/2021

The Federal High Court sitting in Awka, CORAM N. O. Dimgba J., has on 2/11/2021 delivered judgment in the suit complaining that the implementation of the Survival Funds program by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment offended the NDPR 2019, and potentially breaches S. 37 CFRN 1999 AA.

The suit marked FHC/AWK/116/2020 - Incorporated Trustees of Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative vs Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment & 2 ors, births a locus classicus on the point that all online content providers, data collectors or controllers must provide a comprehensive Privacy Policy in their website, and put in place strategies to safeguard user data pursuant to the NDPR 2019.

In arguing the Originating Summons, we highlighted the role of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment - the supervising ministry, as a Data Controller, and haven failed to put the required safeguards in place as demanded by the NDPR 2019, was in breach thereof and potentially violates citizens' right to privacy.

The court resolved all the questions raised in favour of the applicant, and granted all 12 reliefs sought.

Another small victory in the bag. Data protection & privacy as a fundamental right and another department in legal discourse has come to stay.

The Originating Summons, settled, sealed and argued by Izuchukwu Umeji, was brought for the Incorporated Trustees of Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative (DRLI), against the Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment; AG Federation; and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Attorneys at Hamilton Chappell LC continue to demonstrate leadership in emerging frontiers of legal intervention, pushing the boundaries of jurisprudence in the digital rights and technology space.

© Izu Umeji

25/10/2020

Under the letters of the Constitution, The Security and Welfare of the people is the primary responsibility of Government.

To the extent that the citizens right of expression and protest is statutorily guaranteed, it offends all domestic, regional and international instruments to seek to quell a peaceful protest viet et armis.

We join voices with all well-meaning Nigerians to call for comprehensive investigation into the shooting of peaceful protesters. The persons who ordered, executed and shielded the shooting. All victims of the shooting and carnage that ensued must receive justice.

The unintelligent handling of the peaceful protest, could be said to have inspired a series of brigandage across the country. This we condemn in the strongest terms possible. The perpetrators of wanton carnage, looting, arson, murder and destruction must be made to face the law.

Rule of Law and Justice must prevail.

23/02/2019

Hamilton Chappell Law commits to the deepening of democracy and ideals of an egalitarian society. We join patriotic citizens of Nigeria to call for peaceful 2019 General Elections in Nigeria.

Dear Nigerians, we should Make Peace, Not War. Vote, not Fight!

It is now, not then. Today, not Tomorrow. Take control of your future!

24/12/2018

Compliments of the Yuletide.

We have totally enjoyed engaging with our vast clientele in 2018, learning a great deal from you and mastering further, how best to bring value to you, in our relationships.

From Criminal Defense interventions where we achieved 100% success YoY, to creating diverse corporate structures for your businesses through incorporations and bespoke contracting solutions, from litigations across diverse subject matter, and appellate reactionary proceedings, to trade consultations in Debt Recovery, Consumer Protection, Energy, Power, Entertainment and Creatives, we upped the ante and sustained a legacy of impact and value.

Thank you for trusting us with your affairs, and believing in us to navigate you through the maze of law and business, with integrated solutions.

And now it is Christmas! That season of uncommon joy and love. From the depths of our heart ♥, we wish you the very best of all things good, love, joy, happiness and an awesome celebration.

Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year!

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Feliz Navidad!

11/03/2018

To celebrate women 👭 on International Women's Day,

We secured the release of one woman from prison!

From filling of bulky applications first at the Magistrate Court, which was turned down, to bringing same before a High Court, and on to adoption and oral arguments.

The Bench Ruling of the High Court overruling the Magistrate Court was a welcome respite. We perfected conditions and our subject gained her freedom 8/3/18 - A perfect gift!






Credits to image owner.

14/02/2018

We are only too happy to share yet another insight into IP franchising and how it affects large software and tech entities. Woven in-between the war of the big giants is a latent message that sells leveraging patents to boost margins. Also, one need not own the patent to enjoy its benefits, on terms of course.

What do we learn from all this ?, that immutable shift of wealth to tech and what we like to call 'knowledge science' is only too glaring. Adapt or get trashed!

Lawyers and Consultants at Hamilton Chappell LC are very abreast of emerging trends in the sector, and can steer you home safely.

Happy reading.

Apple and Qualcomm—two tech giants—are in a legal war. At the heart of this war is intellectual property. And at the rate it is going, it looks like this is going to be another long and vicious war—just as it was with Apple and Samsung. IP Matters by Senator Ihenyen, Lead Partner, Infusion Law...

14/02/2018

To navigate the murky waters of commercial transactions in Nigeria, it is absolutely critical that you seek legal advice before any step. Most businesses try to close deals on their own with no legal advice, and almost always come out with burnt fingers.

Make it an absolute policy to consult a lawyer before you put pen to paper! Do not be scared of legal fees, it's like insurance costs, at first it appears like wasted funds, but when the insured risk occurs, you can have a good rest of mind. Legal fees are even better, they ensure that the risk never occurs!

Lawyers at Hamilton Chappell LC understand this too well, they insure your business against contractual risks. Request a free consultation today.

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09/10/2017

Get insightful legal information from high ranking professionals at Banwo & Ighodalo

09/10/2017

Get insightful legal information from high ranking professionals at Banwo & Ighodalo

06/10/2017

Under Section (5) of the Trademarks Act of Nigeria, the right of a proprietor of a registered trademark is deemed to be infringed by any person who, not being the proprietor of the trademark or a regi