INTRODUCTION This paper attempts to discuss the arbitral institutions and the considerations parties and counsel must contemplate in selecting an arbitral institution, which is a crucial process and can indicate from the on-set, the seat of arbitration, which is primary in initiating, deliberating, and enforcing an arbitral award. This discourse provides a comparative analysis of […]

INTRODUCTION Who does not like the easy way out? SCENARIO 1 Mr. A hits Mr. B’s car in traffic, Mr. B sues Mr. A for the repair of his damaged car. Mr. A’s Counsel did not appear for the court hearing; hence the court adjourns the matter. At the next hearing, Mr. A’s Counsel raised […]

I sat in court waiting for my case to be called; unfortunately my case was the last on the cause list. However as a new wig, I knew the best I could do in the circumstance was to learn from the masters (older counsel) in the profession. So I did. About sixteen cases on the […]