Faruq Abbas

Personal Bio

Job Title: Lawyer

Areas of Expertise:

Faruq, the Managing Partner of Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co., is a distinguished legal professional with expertise in dispute resolution. In 2022, he was appointed a Notary Public for Nigeria. His areas of specialization include commercial litigation, labour and employment law, property law, debt recovery, alternative dispute resolution, data protection, and family law.

Faruq frequently appears before different levels of the Nigerian Court system and has garnered praise for his involvement in notable cases, many of which have been reported in reputable law publications such as Nigeria Weekly Law Reports (NWLR), Commercial Law Reports Nigeria (CLRN), Nigerian Labour Law Reports, Appellate Court Employment Law Report (ACELR), and Law Pavilion Electronic Law Reports (LPELR). He is also a recognized Trademark Agent and a member of esteemed organizations such as the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) Nigeria Branch, the Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA), the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF), and the Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration).

Beyond his impressive litigation practice, Faruq provides legal guidance to numerous high-net-worth individuals and companies in their business operations. He has successfully represented clients in real estate transactions across various parts of Lagos State, handling the acquisition of properties and registration of title documents at both the Lands Registry in Alausa, Lagos State, and the Federal Lands Registry in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

Faruq indulges his passion for chess in his free time and immerses himself in autobiographies and biographies of accomplished business and political leaders.

Faruq's extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset to Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co. and a trusted legal advisor to his clients.