Messrs. Hali Chambers
Our philosophy
Our philosophy is to be responsive to the plights and expectations of our numerous clients by providing them with timely and qualitative legal service at all times. In doing so, we strive to understand and fully grasp our clients’ instructions, analyze and proffer to them the appropriate advice and, where necessary, take the most feasible legal actions that would advance their cause with our utmost level of professional competence and confidentiality.
Mission
To provide world-class, timely legal solutions to clientele in order to meet their desired goals and expectations.
Vision
To be a premier contact firm for legal issues in Nigeria.
Our Clients
Our clients are divergent.
- They range from Banks (including Micro-Finance Banks) Oil and Petroleum Marketing Companies, property Development Companies, Manufacturing Companies and individuals.
Our Services
The specific services that we render to our various clients include, but are not limited to,
- preparation and vetting of all kinds if agreements.
- Loan/Credit documentations and Perfection of Securities.
- Recovery of Debts.
- Representation in courts, Arbitral tribunals, Judicial Commissions of Inquiry and Administrative panels.Filing of requisite returns at the Corporate Affairs Commission and with other relevant regulatory agencies/authorities, acting as Company Secretaries/Legal Advisers and generally advising them on various legal issues.
Quality over Quantity
Our Top Lawyers
Associate Member of CIS, Associates Member of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Association of Nigeria
Abdullahi was born on 19th January 1961 at Zaria, Kaduna State. He attended Gwagwarwa Primary School Kano, in Kano State 1966-1972; Barewa College Zaria, in Kaduna State 1974-1977; Katsina College of Arts, Science and Technology Zaria, in Kaduna State 1978-1980; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, in Kaduna State 1980-1983, from where he graduated with a Law degree Second Class (Lower). He was admitted to the Nigerian Bar and became qualified to practice as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1984. Thereafter, Abdullahi conducted the mandatory NYSC programme at the Nigerian Military Police School at Bassawa in Zaria in 1985, where he instructed Military Police personnel on basic principles of Law.
Abdullahi started his working career as a State Counsel in the Hon. Attorney General’s Chambers of Kaduna State at the Ministry of Justice Kaduna, between 1986 and 1991. In 1991, he joined the erstwhile Habib Nigeria Bank Limited as an Assistant Manager (Secretarial) and rose to the position of Company Secretary/Legal Adviser in 1995. He held this position and rose in rank to Deputy General Manager, until the Bank merged with Platinum Bank Plc to become Platinum Habib Bank Plc, during the consolidation exercises witnessed by the Nigerian Banking Industry in 2006. The bank later became Bank PHB. In the new Bank, Abdullahi became the Group Head, Legal/Compliance; consequent upon which he was assigned and designated with the responsibility of Chief Compliance Officer of the Bank. These positions he held jointly until he voluntarily retired from the Bank in 2009.
Abdullahi returned to private Legal practice since August 2009, as a Partner in the Law firm of Messrs Hali Chambers whose main office is situate in Kaduna. He headed and handled most of the corporate assignments in the firm.
In April 2015, Abdullahi was offered employment as an Executive Director (Legal)/Company Secretary in Niger Delta Holding Company Ltd (NDPHC). NDPHC was created and owned by the Federal, 36 States and 774 Local Governments of Nigeria, with a mandate to serve as a major fast-track initiative to add significant new generation capacity to Nigeria’s electricity supply system. NDPHC has developed Generation Assets comprising of Ten (10) Gas Fired Power Plants with a Combined Design Capacity in excess of 5,453 MW, as well as many Transmission and Distribution Assets. These Assets are to be sold to Private Investors and the proceeds used to develop phase II of the NIPP-NDPHC projects. As the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Abdullahi Salisu was involved in many discussions with potential international investors from various parts of the world, which culminated in the preparations and executions of various MOUs. However, in its wisdom, the Federal Government of Nigeria relieved the entire management of the NDPHC in June 2016.
Because of his employment in the banking sub-sector for 18 years, Abdullahi acquired vast experience in Company Law practice, Commercial negotiations, Arbitration, Loans/Credit Documentations and Debt Recovery amongst others. Similarly, Abdullahi has had many contacts and wide knowledge about the Nigerian Power Sector and its intended Reform during his stint with the NDPHC.
During Abdullahi’s sojourn in the Banking Industry, he attended various local and foreign Management courses, notable amongst which were the Executive Management Development Programme at Witwatersrand University Johannesburg, South Africa in July 2003 and Achieving Outstanding Performance Programme at the prestigious INSEAD at Singapore Campus in June 2007.
Abdullahi Salisu, LL.B., B.L., ACArb is an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Associate Member of CIS, Associate Member of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Association of Nigeria; Member of the Nigerian Bar Association, and a Member of the International Bar Association and a Notary Public for Nigeria.
He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained the LL.B. degree in 1989. Mr. Salaudeen, who was called to the Bar 1990, is also a Chartered Secretary and a Notary Public. Between 1990 and 1991, he worked with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja. Between 1991 and 1995, he worked as a Counsel in S. M. Mailabari Kumo & Co., Kaduna and Paul Usoro & Co. in Kaduna and Lagos.
Mr. Salaudeen has been involved in extensive Law Practice both as a Barrister and a Solicitor.
Mr. Salaudeen has been involved in extensive Law Practice both as a Barrister and a Solicitor.
He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained the LL.B. degree in 2008. Mr. Salisu was called to the Bar in 2009. He was a part-time lecturer at the Kaduna Business School between 2009 and 2010. He obtained an LL.M. from the University of Hertfordshire, UK in 2012.
His areas of interest include International Commercial Transactions, Oil and Gas Law, Legal Research and Company Law and Practice. He is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and a Notary Public for Nigeria.
His areas of interest include International Commercial Transactions, Oil and Gas Law, Legal Research and Company Law and Practice. He is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and a Notary Public for Nigeria.
Great Partnership
Our Associate Firms
In NIGERIA
M.A. BELLO & CO
A. Bello & Co. is a broad-based legal practice with a reputation for offering quality service in a thorough professional and confidential manner. The Firm headed by Mr. Bello SAN, now on sabbatical leave, is in close association with reputable London, Austria and New York Firms.
Y.C. MAIKYAU & CO
Y.C. Maikyau & Co. is an Abuja based firm, with also a full ledged office at Sokoto. The Firm is ably headed by Mr. Yakubu C. Maikyau SAN, who has over 23 years of successful practice to his credit. The firm has appreciable numbers of successfully prosecuted cases from lower courts to the Supreme Court.
NASIR SALAU & CO
This firm is run by Mr. Nasir Salaudeen and is based in Lagos. Mr. Salaudeen is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained the LL.B. degree in 1989 and was called to the Bar in 1990. He is also a Chartered Secretary and a Notary Public. The location of the firm in Lagos is the reason for its being an Associate to Messrs Hali Chambers.
In the UNITED KINGDOM
In the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ASPEN MORRIS SOLICITORS (UK)
The firm in 2016 and 2015 has been awarded the prestigious “UK Law Firm of the Year for International Law” by Corporate LiveWire Global Awards. The Corporate LiveWire Global Awards honour the firms and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the corporate world.
It has a broad range of lawyers with considerable experience and knowledge in their area of expertise. What separates its lawyers from the rest is their ability to action their client’s business and individual goals with a commercially led approach which is why it receives excellent feedback from its clients.
Its diverse international and domestic client base also benefits from its close international associations with leading law firms based in Africa, the Middle-East, Far-East and Europe.
Aspen Morris Solicitors is part of the Law Society’s prestigious Conveyancing Quality Scheme, which is a mark of excellence from the Law Society for its property conveyancing work. In addition, the firm’s Senior Partner is part of the Law Society’s Family Law Accredited Scheme, which is an award of excellence from the Law Society for Family Law work.
It also has lawyers who are members of the Employment Lawyers Association; Resolution First for Family Law; and various Litigation associations. The firm’s Managing Partner, Peter Petrou, is a Registered Lawyer under the Football Association Regulations and also sits as the Vice-President of the American International Commercial Arbitration Court.
The firm is also on the conveyancing panel of all the major lenders including Lloyds; Barclays; Santander; Natwest; Halifax; Woolwich; Virgin Money; Birmingham Midshires; HSBC; Nationwide; The Mortgage Works; Bank of Scotland; Scottish Widows Bank; Yorkshire Building Society Group; Accord Mortgages; First Direct; Alliance & Leicester; and Countrywide.
Aspen Morris Solicitors is Authorized and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 569089.
AL SAHLAWI & CO
For over 25 years, Al Sahlawi & Co has been the preferred business partner and has been assisting multinational and domestic organizations and individuals with their legal requirements in the United Arab Emirates.
With our local roots and international standards, we provide our clients both at home and further afield with dynamic practical solutions to their legal requirements.
Our large range of legal experience, from Commercial and Employment law to Family and Criminal proceedings makes us well placed to cover the whole of the 7 Emirates no matter which service you require.
In addition to our own highly qualified team, we have added to our services using local and international providers. This helps ensure we can meet any of your requirements.
Having operated for over 25 years in the United Arab Emirates with top tier clients, our hand-picked team of legal experts are perfectly qualified to meet your needs, while maintaining the high standards required in the legal field.
With a well organized team of experienced lawyers, and a knowledge base spread across multiple practice groups, we have every confidence we can serve your needs efficiently.
We pride ourselves on our speed in finding a solution for our clients. We have a team that is trained to work in a succinct and efficient manner to provide the service expected by our clients. Through regular internal auditing, and constant communication with our clients, we continually adapt our processes to ensure we give the very best service possible.
Furthermore, we have paid attention to the requirements of international businesses. This is proven by our select multi-lingual team. As we are well aware of current international markets, we always strive to work with the most cost-effective processes.
Partnering with the best
Our Associate Solicitors
Abuja.
Kunle Yusuf LL.B., LL.M., BL
Kunle holds an LL.M degree in International Commercial and Maritime law from Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, University of Wales, Swansea, United Kingdom. He earlier bagged his LL.B(Hons) from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. He also attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos and thereafter enrolled as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He has extensive practice experience in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Kunle worked as a counsel in the law firm of O.O. Olowokure & Co. Kaduna and subsequently joined the Chambers of Messrs C.O.I. Joseph (SAN). He later moved to the foremost Admiralty and Shipping Law Firm, Messrs Femi Atoyebi & Co., where he was involved in active shipping and maritime litigation; Advising on charter party disputes, ownership disputes, bills of lading, hull insurance, ship finance and cargo liability etc.
Kunle is an associate of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Member of Maritime Arbitrators of Nigeria (MAAN), Member of Nigerian Chambers of Shipping, and Member of Nigerian Bar Association and International Bar Association.
United Kingdom
Twanieka Alcindor LL.B. (Hons), LL.M E-commerce, BPTC.
She obtained her LLB degree with honours in 2010 and LL.M (Distinction) in 2012 from the University of Hertfordshire.
Miss Alcindor was subsequently called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2015.
Having received several scholarships, prizes and awards for both her academic and professional work Miss Alcindor’s interests include Criminal Litigation, Civil litigation, Debt Recovery, E-commerce, Business Law, International Commercial and Probate matters.
Working as a Legal Consultant for Aspen Morris Solicitors (UK) and Hali Chambers (Nigeria) in international business and probate matters Miss Alcindor’s work covers multi-jurisdictions.
In addition, she is founder and project manager of UK Pro-bono project ‘Lawyers in the Soup Kitchen’ which promotes access to justice and legal support in connection with the Brixton Soup Kitchen Community Project in London.
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