About us
A firm built on rigour, discretion and results.
Firm Overview
J-K Gadzama LLP is one of Nigeria's leading law firms. Established in 1989 by Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, the firm has developed an enviable portfolio of clients and lawyers with broad experience across national and international legal services and transactions.
Our experience spans commercial and financial transactions, corporate legal services, capital market operations, privatisation, telecommunications, maritime, constitutional law, oil and gas, and litigation. Over the course of three decades the firm has handled more than 1,500 briefs — many of them landmark cases that have contributed to the development of Nigeria's legal system.
Our Vision
To remain a frontline Nigerian law firm with international focus and experience. Our service delivery model is built around the client — emphasising clarity, responsiveness and satisfaction in a timely and efficient manner.
Our Clientele
The existing clientele of our Firm includes major national and multinational corporations, high net-worth individuals, political parties, government ministries, departments and agencies. Key clients include the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Justice, State Governments, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NAICOM), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), major Commercial, Merchant & Development Banks, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commission (NDIC) and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
The Firm's staff profile spans capital market operations, financial transactions, international economic law, constitutional law, oil and gas law and litigation, among others. Our key personnel bring varied national and international experience across transactional, practical, capacity building and theoretical perspectives.
- •Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure
- •Litigation
- •Corporate Legal Services, Taxation and Management
- •Capital Market Processes, Privatization, Mergers and Acquisition
- •Financial Services Law and Regulations
- •Power, Telecoms and Infrastructure
- •Energy, Oil and Gas Services
- •Intellectual Property
- •Real Estates and Land Economy
- •International Trade and Joint Ventures
- •Constitutional and Electoral Law and Practices
- •Commercial Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation and Dispute Negotiation
- •Labour Law