Employment & Labour

At The Trusted Advisors Legal Practice, we provide comprehensive legal advisory services on all aspects of employment and labour law in Nigeria, ensuring that both domestic and international clients remain compliant with the country's regulatory framework. Our goal is to help businesses manage their workforce effectively while minimizing legal risks.

We regularly assist clients with:

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, HR policies and workplace documentation
• Structuring Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and incentive schemes
• Advising on employee transfers, redundancies and terminations
• Handling workplace disputes, disciplinary processes and grievance mechanisms
• Addressing non-compete, confidentiality and restrictive covenant issues
• Ensuring compliance with labour regulations, immigration requirements and expatriate employment laws

Our Employment & Labour team predominantly represents companies, boards and management teams, offering strategic advice on workforce structuring and risk management. Where disputes arise, we also represent employers in labour-related litigation and dispute resolution, bringing to bear our experience in handling complex and sensitive employment matters.

By combining a practical understanding of workplace dynamics with our legal expertise, we help clients create compliant, fair and sustainable employment practices that support long-term business growth.