Welcome To The Metropolitan Law Firm

We are a full-service law firm with offices in Abuja and Lagos. Our practice, however, transcends geography with operations spanning across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through our bases in Nigeria’s busy metropolises, The Metropolitan Law Firm leverages on nearly 15 years of experience advising corporates, government agencies, organisations and individuals to assist our clients in achieving their goals. We have developed particularly exceptional expertise in dispute resolution, and sophisticated commercial and financial transactions; a fact which is illustrated by a track record of involvement in some of the largest and most complex transactions in the dynamic sectors of the Nigerian economy.

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Qualified Lawyers

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Trusted Clients

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Successful Cases

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Honors & Awards

WHAT SETS US APART

The Metropolitan Law Firm is the intersection of ingenuity and legal best practice, deviating from the status quo by specialising in areas novel to our jurisdiction, while perpetuating our renown legal services

Islamic Finance

Expertly proficient at navigating Islamic Finance, METLAW has carved out a niche for itself, seamlessly traversing the terrain of Sharia compliance on behalf of investors, financiers, corporations, and sub-nationals transacting in non-interest based ventures.

Our Process

Our lawyers are proactive and thorough in implementing our case management procedure; this starts by developing a clear understanding of our clients’ objectives, coupled with our vast knowledge on the intricacies of various sectors and practice areas, and culminating in the provision of tailored solutions administered in a coherently methodological manner.

Network & Alumni

Our clients leverage upon decades of collective experience of our in-house counsel and far- reaching network of multi-disciplinary consultants, making METLAW a one stop shop for all matters relating to your personal or business interests. We have taken this further by recently implementing our alumni network, creating a mutually beneficial system where ex- employees, affiliates and the law firm rely on one another to further each other’s objectives.

Practice Areas

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