Research

Evidence before reputation

Our Methodology

Nigeria Lex seeks to provide an independent assessment of Nigeria's corporate legal market based upon research rather than reputation alone. Our research considers evidence of demonstrated capability, significant work, practitioner expertise, market experience and other relevant indicators.

How We Research

Research may include:

Submissions from participating law firms
Significant and representative transactions
Publicly available transaction and regulatory information
Independent market research
Interviews with practitioners
Consultation with clients and users of legal services
Sector and practice-area analysis
Peer and market feedback
Verification of submitted information where practicable

No single factor determines a Nigeria Lex assessment.

What We Assess

Depending upon the relevant practice area, our research may consider:

Experience: The nature, complexity and significance of work undertaken.
Expertise: Demonstrated specialist capability within a practice area or sector.
Practitioners: Depth and quality of relevant practitioner experience.
Clients and Markets: Experience advising sophisticated domestic and international clients.
Transactions: Participation in significant or representative transactions and mandates.
Sector Knowledge: Evidence of sustained expertise within relevant industries.
Cross-Border Capability: Experience involving international clients, counterparties, advisers and transactions.
Market Evidence: Information obtained through independent consultation and research.

Research Process

1
Research
Gathering evidence on firms, practitioners, transactions and sector activity.
2
Verification
Checking findings against independent sources and market evidence.
3
Analysis
Assessing capability, experience and market standing against our criteria.
4
Editorial Review
Independent editorial scrutiny before any material is published.
5
Publication
Findings are published on Nigeria Lex, subject to ongoing correction and review.

Research Independence

Participation in Nigeria Lex research is free. A firm's decision whether to advertise, sponsor an event, subscribe to Nigeria Lex Intelligence or enter into another commercial relationship with Nigeria Lex has no bearing upon its assessment, inclusion or recognition.

Corrections and Review

Nigeria Lex seeks accuracy and fairness. Firms and practitioners may bring factual inaccuracies to our attention. Requests for correction will be considered where supported by appropriate evidence. A request for review does not guarantee alteration of an editorial assessment.

Our Independence

Law firms and practitioners do not pay to be considered, included or recognised by Nigeria Lex. Sponsorship, advertising, subscriptions and other commercial relationships are kept separate from the research and editorial process and do not determine research outcomes.

Participate in Research

Submission guidelines and secure electronic submission.

Law firms and institutional users can submit information for consideration as part of Nigeria Lex research using the secure form below. Research deadlines and downloadable submission forms will be published here ahead of each research cycle.