The Managing Partner of Paul Usoro and Co; Mrs. Mfon Usoro made a Presentation on the Fundamentals of Maritime Agreements Continue reading “Presentation on the Fundamentals of Maritime Agreements”
Nigeria – Domestication of the AfCFTA Agreement
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is a multilateral trade agreement negotiated and agreed by member States of the African Union and facilitated by the African Union Commission. Continue reading “Nigeria – Domestication of the AfCFTA Agreement”
The Need for Effective Mechanism for Resolution of Capital Market Disputes in Nigeria
Introduction
The Nigerian capital market has continued to play a critical role in the economy not only as a source of capital for private and public sectors but also avenues for long and short-term investments through equity, debt, and other innovative products. Continue reading “The Need for Effective Mechanism for Resolution of Capital Market Disputes in Nigeria”
Paul Usoro & Co. executes a stunning coup de grace on behalf of Ecobank Nigeria plc at the court of appeal in Abuja
In the heavily contested and protracted legal battle between Ecobank Nigeria Plc (“the Bank”) and Covalent Oil & Gas Services Ltd and Felshade International Limited, Paul Usoro & Co. (“PUC“) rose Continue reading “Paul Usoro & Co. executes a stunning coup de grace on behalf of Ecobank Nigeria plc at the court of appeal in Abuja”
2021 International Women’s Day Celebration
We at PUC Choose to Challenge gender inequality, gender discrimination and bias, harmful cultural practices, gender stereotypes, Continue reading “2021 International Women’s Day Celebration”
PUC RECORDS ANOTHER REMARKABLE FEAT AT THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR ACCESS BANK PLC
PUC scores another big one by successfully representing Access Bank Plc at the Court of Appeal in Appeal No. CA/L/887/2017 between Mcdonald Emporium Services Ltd and Access Bank Plc. Continue reading “PUC RECORDS ANOTHER REMARKABLE FEAT AT THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR ACCESS BANK PLC”
Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year From All Of Us at PUC
Another Big win for PUC as N40m damages erroneously awarded set aside in favour of United Bank for Africa (UBA) at the Court of Appeal
“The erroneous award of N40,000,000.00 (Forty Million Naira) as general damages to the respondent is hereby set aside”
Virtual Court Hearing
Our Law Firm, Paul Usoro & Co participated in its first Virtual Court Proceedings yesterday, 04 September 2020.
PUC’s ultramodern conferencing facilities were put to good use as the PUC Lagos and Abuja teams joined from the firm’s conference rooms.
Our Senior Partner, Mr Paul Usoro SAN led other colleagues and appeared before Justice Taiwo of the Federal High Court Abuja Division. 5 other Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) also appeared for other parties in the matter together with their colleagues.
Counsel, Parties and Witnesses from various locations including Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Benin and the USA took part in the proceedings. A number of Counsel appeared from the comfort of their houses
It was a trial proceeding whereat 3 witnesses gave evidence, documents were tendered and the witnesses cross examined from their various locations.
Virtual Proceedings have clearly come to stay and PUC is excited and ready to embrace its inherent possibilities.
We are in the era of the New Normal!
SELF MADE? Intellectual Property Issues Arising in Madam C.J. Walker’s Chronicle
A story of a dogged female entrepreneur, Self Made – a miniseries premiered on Netflix exposed the realities and challenges of a sole proprietor who was limited by every factor except her hair loss. The series chronicled the life of Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare business that churned out products for black-women’s hair. Continue reading “SELF MADE? Intellectual Property Issues Arising in Madam C.J. Walker’s Chronicle”