Do you offer free consultations?
No. An initial consultation costs 50,000 naira for up to 45 minutes. If you instruct the firm on the matter, the fee is deducted from your first invoice.
How are your fees charged?
Depending on the matter, we charge a fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a retainer. Before any work starts, you receive a written engagement letter setting out the scope of the work and the estimated cost.
How do I pay?
Invoices can be paid by bank transfer. We issue a receipt for every payment.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Yes. Communications between a client and the firm’s lawyers are confidential and protected by legal professional privilege. Messages sent through the website assistant are handled under our Privacy Notice.
Can the website assistant give me legal advice?
No. The assistant answers general questions using the content published on this website, and it links to its sources. It cannot give advice on your personal situation. For advice, request a consultation with one of our lawyers.
Which languages do you work in?
We work in English. Our lawyers also speak Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.
Do you act for clients outside Nigeria?
Yes. We act for Nigerians living abroad and for foreign investors. Consultations can take place by video call.
How quickly will you respond?
We reply to all enquiries within one working day.
Do you handle divorce, criminal cases or immigration?
No. Kendot Legal does not handle family law (divorce, child custody or adoption), criminal defence (defending someone charged with a crime) or immigration and visa applications. For these matters, we suggest contacting the Nigerian Bar Association branch in your area, which can refer you to a lawyer who handles them. We do advise on estate administration: dealing with and distributing a person’s property after their death. That work sits in our Real Estate and Tenancy practice.