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Dispute Resolution Team
In Olowe & Anor v. Aluko, the Supreme Court confronted a long-standing rule: only a litigant or enrolled legal practitioner may sign court processes. But what happens when a law firm name appears instead?
Our latest article examines this pivotal case, its departure from Okafor v. Nweke, and its implications for the validity of court processes, technical defects, and the evolving role of law firms in litigation procedures.
Read the full breakdown here.
Favour Anekwe, a Legal Practitioner, was on Secondment in the Firm between 14th July 2025 and 5th September 2025. As part of the Firm’s policy of promoting inclusion and allowing young lawyers to grow, Favour Anekwe contributed to the Article during her Secondment.
