2018 Leading Adviser Supplement

220 Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 Oct18168 Fred-young & Evans LP is a full-service commercial law firm in Nigeria dedicated to providing its clients with prompt and effective legal services. Following their success in Acquisition Intl.’s Leading Advisor 2018 where they were awarded the accolade Leading Cross Borders Debt Recovery Lawyer of the Year, Nigeria, we profile the firm as we look to find out what the future holds for the exciting firm. red-young & Evans represents foreign investors, businesses and hospitals, real estate, construction firms, financial advi- sory companies, betting and lottery com- panies, intellectual property firms amongst others. Adding to its sterling reputation, the firm is a mem- ber of many reputable international networks in- cluding, Global law Experts, Leaders in Law, IR Global, Advisory Excellence, Startupoverseas, the Lawyer’s Network. Specialising in a range of areas, the firm is divided into three practice groups. Boasting a wealth of ex- pertise throughout its team, staff operate in areas including dispute resolution, corporate and com- mercial aspects, and intellectual property. Going into detail regarding these key areas the firm practices in, the dispute resolution group rep- resents clients in legal proceedings, negotiation, mediation and arbitration towards resolving com- mercial disputes. The corporate, commercial group provides consultation on corporate and commercial law matters, and the intellectual property group pro- vides legal services on intellectual property matters such as registration of trademarks, copyrights, pat- ents, and designs. Distinguishing itself from other similar firms in the competitive legal industry, Fred-young & Evans differentiates itself thanks to its genuine care and commitment to clients’ business and how hard the Company: Fred-young & Evans LP Contact: Emmanuel Ekpenyong Address: Suite 217A, Jinifa Plaza, Plot 1014, Samuel Adesoji Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria Phone: +234 803 491 2096 Website: www.fredyoungandevans.com Award-Winning Tailor Made Legal Services F team works to do the best for them. Even if its cli- ents have a dispute with their own customers, Fred- young & Evans ensures that a business relationship is maintained with them, keeping their company in good order and looking after their best interests. Subsequently, the firm is always looking at amica- ble options for the settlement of its clients’ disputes without compromising their interests. If an amicable settlement fails, the team usually propose quicker dispute resolution mechanisms such as negotia- tion, mediation, conciliation or arbitration. This is because if litigation is inevitable and the clients’ claim is a liquidated sum, time would be saved by commencing a summary judgment proceeding. If the client is the defendant, genuine admissions and reasonable offers towards timeous resolution of the dispute are veritable options in preventing litigation from escalating. Ultimately, Fred-young & Evans provide an unri- valled service in which the team truly care about getting the best result for the client. Ensuring they do not suffer from any dispute, the team are dedi- cated to their research, and with the firm continuing its approach, the future looks very bright. Leading Cross Borders Debt R covery Lawyer of the Year, Nigeria “Specialising in a range of areas, the firm is divided into three practice groups. Boasting a wealth of expertise throughout its team, staff operate in areas including dispute resolution, corporate and commercial aspects, and intellectual property.”