Privacy policy & legal disclaimer.

Introduction

OBA OLUFON & CO. (“the Firm”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, business associates, and other stakeholders.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, transfer, and protect personal information obtained through our website and in the course of providing legal and advisory services.

We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) and other applicable privacy and data protection regulations.

Information we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

A. Personal information

This may include:

• Full name
• Residential or business address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth
• Occupation
• Nationality
• Company information
• Government-issued identification details (where necessary)
• Other information voluntarily provided by you

B. Professional and transactional information

This may include:

• Details relating to legal matters
• Contracts and legal documents
• Corporate records
• Property information
• Financial and commercial information
• Information relevant to legal proceedings or transactions

C. Website usage information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• User interactions with the website

How we collect information

We may collect information through:

• Contact forms
• Consultation requests
• Email correspondence
• Telephone communications
• Client onboarding processes
• Meetings and conferences
• Legal instructions and engagements
• Website cookies and analytics tools
• Third-party referrals
• Publicly available sources where legally permissible

Purposes for which we use information

We may collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

Legal services

• Providing legal advice and representation
• Managing client relationships
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing legal documents
• Carrying out due diligence
• Managing litigation, arbitration, mediation, and transactions

Administrative purposes

• Client verification
• Conflict checks
• Compliance obligations
• Record keeping
• Billing and invoicing
• Internal administration

Website management

• Improving website functionality
• Website security monitoring
• Analytics and performance assessment
• Responding to inquiries

Legal and regulatory compliance

• Compliance with legal obligations
• Court orders
• Regulatory requirements
• Professional conduct obligations

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract or legal engagement
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of legitimate interests
• Consent of the data subject
• Establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims
• Performance of professional legal services

Confidentiality of client information

As legal practitioners, confidentiality is fundamental to our professional obligations.

All information received in the course of professional engagements is treated with strict confidentiality, subject only to:

• Client authorisation
• Applicable law
• Court orders
• Regulatory obligations
• Circumstances otherwise permitted by law or professional rules

Disclosure of information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or commercially exploit personal information.

We may disclose personal information where necessary to:

• Courts and tribunals
• Regulatory authorities
• Government agencies
• Professional advisers
• External consultants
• Service providers assisting the Firm
• Financial institutions
• Opposing parties where legally required
• Law enforcement agencies

Such disclosures shall be limited to what is necessary and lawful under the circumstances.

International data transfers

Where required for legal representation, cross-border transactions, international disputes, foreign investment advisory, or other legitimate purposes, personal information may be transferred outside Nigeria.

In such cases, the Firm shall take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect personal data.

Data security

We implement appropriate technical, organisational, and administrative measures designed to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorised access
• Accidental loss
• Disclosure
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Destruction
• Cybersecurity threats

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide legal services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Preserve legal rights
• Maintain professional records
• Resolve disputes
• Meet regulatory requirements

The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the legal matter and applicable legal requirements.

Your rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

Right of access

Request access to personal information held by the Firm.

Right to rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to erasure

Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.

Right to restrict processing

Request limitation of certain processing activities.

Right to object

Object to specific forms of data processing.

Right to data portability

Request transfer of personal information where applicable.

Right to withdraw consent

Withdraw consent previously given, subject to legal limitations.

Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Enhance user experience
• Analyse website traffic
• Monitor website performance

Users may configure their browser settings to reject or manage cookies, although doing so may affect website functionality.

Third-party websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

OBA OLUFON & CO. does not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such websites before providing personal information.

Children’s privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18.

Where legal services involve matters concerning minors — including child protection, custody, guardianship, adoption, or welfare proceedings — personal information relating to children shall be handled in accordance with applicable laws and with appropriate safeguards.

Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes shall become effective upon publication on this website.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact us

For questions, concerns, requests, or complaints relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Consent

By accessing, browsing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of information in accordance with its provisions and applicable law.

Part Two

Website disclaimer

The information contained on this website is provided by OBA OLUFON & CO. for general informational and educational purposes only. The content published on this website does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or professional legal services and should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner.

While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate, current, and reliable, OBA OLUFON & CO. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, adequacy, or suitability of any information contained herein.

No attorney–client relationship

Accessing, browsing, or using this website — including sending inquiries, emails, messages, or other communications through the website — does not create a lawyer–client relationship between OBA OLUFON & CO. and any user, visitor, or third party.

A lawyer–client relationship shall only arise upon the execution of a formal engagement agreement or retainer and the acceptance of instructions by the Firm.

No legal advice

The legal information, articles, publications, commentaries, updates, insights, and other materials appearing on this website are intended solely for general informational purposes.

The content may not reflect the most current legal developments, judicial decisions, regulations, or statutory amendments and should not be construed as legal advice applicable to any particular circumstance.

Visitors are encouraged to seek independent legal advice concerning their specific legal issues before taking or refraining from taking any action based upon information obtained from this website.

Professional advertisement notice

This website is maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical rules governing legal practice in Nigeria, including the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners.

The content of this website is intended solely to provide information regarding the Firm, its lawyers, and its areas of practice and shall not be construed as a solicitation, inducement, guarantee, or advertisement of legal outcomes.

Any descriptions of services, experience, capabilities, or past matters are intended only to provide information about the Firm and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results.

Results disclaimer

Every legal matter is unique and depends upon its own facts, applicable law, available evidence, judicial discretion, regulatory considerations, and other relevant circumstances.

Accordingly, prior outcomes, experiences, representations, or achievements described on this website do not guarantee, predict, or warrant similar outcomes in any future matter.

OBA OLUFON & CO. does not guarantee the success of any legal proceeding, transaction, recovery effort, advisory engagement, or dispute resolution process.

Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, resources, or external platforms for informational convenience.

OBA OLUFON & CO. neither controls nor endorses the content, policies, accuracy, availability, or reliability of any third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for any information, products, services, or materials contained therein.

Access to such third-party resources is entirely at the user’s own risk.

Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all content appearing on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, branding, designs, publications, articles, legal insights, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, and other intellectual property — is owned by or licensed to OBA OLUFON & CO. and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No part of this website may be reproduced, copied, distributed, modified, republished, transmitted, stored, or otherwise exploited for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of the Firm.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OBA OLUFON & CO. — its partners, consultants, associates, employees, agents, and affiliates — shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from or related to:

• The use of or inability to use this website
• Reliance on information contained on this website
• Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in content
• Technical interruptions, viruses, cyber incidents, or system failures
• Third-party content or external links

Users access and utilise this website entirely at their own risk.

Confidentiality of communications

Electronic communications transmitted through this website may not be secure and may be intercepted, delayed, corrupted, lost, or accessed by unauthorised persons.

Accordingly, users should refrain from transmitting confidential, proprietary, privileged, or sensitive information through this website unless specifically instructed to do so by a member of the Firm following the establishment of a formal professional engagement.

Jurisdiction and governing law

This website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.

Changes to this disclaimer

OBA OLUFON & CO. reserves the right to amend, revise, update, modify, or discontinue any part of this website or this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice.

Users are encouraged to review this Disclaimer periodically to remain informed of any changes.