About
Nigerian Counsel for Business, Investment and Cross-Border Matters
Highlaw Chambers is an Abuja-based Nigerian law firm advising businesses, investors, international counsel and institutions on corporate and commercial matters, market entry, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property and technology, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
We provide responsive, commercially practical Nigerian-law support for both domestic and cross-border instructions.
Vision
To be a trusted Nigerian legal partner for businesses and institutions navigating investment, regulation, transactions and growth in Nigeria.
Mission
To provide responsive, commercially practical and ethically grounded legal advice by combining strong Nigerian-law capability with an understanding of business, regulation and cross-border transactions.
Core Values
Integrity
We approach every mandate with professional independence, confidentiality and sound judgment.
Precision
We recognise that reliable legal work depends on careful analysis, clear drafting and attention to detail.
Responsiveness
We communicate clearly, manage instructions actively and respect client timelines.
Commercial Judgment
We consider not only the legal question but also the client’s commercial objective and operating environment.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships with clients, referring counsel and counterparties based on trust and dependable execution.
Attorneys
We aim to provide legal services at the highest professional level, problem-solving and effective solutions.
Hadiza Abdulmumini
LLB BL LLM (PARTNER)
Hadiza Abdulmumini LLB BL LLM. is a lawyer with cognitive expertise in Energy law/Environmental law, Corporate Transactions, Tech/Intellectual Property law and Islamic Finance. Read More About Hadiza
Khalid O. Abdulkareem
LLB, BL (PARTNER)
Khalid O. Abdulkareem LLB, BL. is a seasoned and solution driven transactional lawyer with unimpeachable credentials, work ethics and dedication to duty. He has advised and represented Clients in complex Commercial and General litigation. Read More About Khalid
Fatima Kassim
LLB, BL (PARTNER)
Fatima Kassim LLB, BL. is a seasoned lawyer with a robust background in Islamic finance. She has served as the legal officer of a non-interest shariah compliant investment finance institution. Read More About Fatima
Mariam Ajoke Shittu
LLB, BL, LLM (COUNSEL)
Mariam Ajoke Shittu, LLB, BL, LLM (in view), is a lawyer with six years of experience. She earned her LL.B in from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State earning her LL.B. degree. She was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2019. Read More About Maryam
Amira Babayo
LLB (COUNSEL)
Amira Babayo, a talented lawyer, achieved a second class upper degree in Law LLB with international business from Northumbria University. She obtained her BL qualification in 2020 and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2023. Read More About Amira