Don’t Sign Blindly: How One Clause Almost Cost a Lagos Lawyer ₦180m

Damilola Savage joined a top Lagos law firm fresh from school. She worked nights, billed record hours, and earned a partner title in four years. She trusted the founding partner and signed a 47-page agreement without reading page 31. When she tried to lead a ₦180 million deal with Dangote Agro, the firm claimed the client belonged to them. Her godfather, a legendary litigator, found a loophole. The court ruled pre-existing clients were hers. She won the suit, left the firm, and opened her own practice. This true story shows why every contract clause matters. Don’t rush. Read every word before you sign.

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