Money and debt
Letter of demand from a lawyer in Nigeria
A letter of demand in Nigeria tells the other side what you are owed and what happens if they ignore it; ours is signed by a lawyer on the firm's letterhead.
A letter on our letterhead, signed by a lawyer, that tells the other side what you are owed and what happens if they ignore it.
If someone owes you money, unpaid salary, a rent deposit or a refund, a lawyer's letter is usually the fastest way to get a response. We check your documents, confirm what you can lawfully demand, and send a signed letter to the other side. If they reply, we tell you what it means and what to do next.
- Review of your evidence: agreement, receipts, messages, payslips
- Letter of demand drafted and signed by a lawyer on the firm's letterhead
- Sent to the other side on your behalf
- Advice on the reply, or on next steps if there is no reply, with a quote for anything further
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Common questions
What is a letter of demand in Nigeria?
A letter of demand is a formal letter that tells the other side what they owe or must do, why, and by when, and warns that legal action may follow. It often leads to payment or settlement without going to court, and it is useful evidence that you tried to resolve the matter first.
What should a letter of demand include?
It should name both parties, state how much is owed and why, refer to the agreement, invoices or messages that prove it, give a clear deadline for payment and say what will happen if payment is not made.
This is general information, not legal advice.