The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee has commenced a nationwide awareness drive to educate the public and legal practitioners on the provisions of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order (LPRO). This campaign is anchored on the core principle that “NO LAWYER SHOULD BE SHORTCHANGED” for services rendered.
What is the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order (LPRO)?
The LPRO is the statutory framework designed to provide clarity and standardization regarding fees for legal services in Nigeria.
Its primary objective is to guarantee that the professional services provided by legal practitioners are appropriately valued and remunerated, ensuring that legal fees are fair, predictable, and commensurate with the expertise, complexity, and time involved in the matter.
Benefits for the Nigerian Public
While the LPRO safeguards the economic welfare of legal practitioners, its provisions equally benefit the Nigerian public by ensuring transparency and accountability in the engagement process.
Transparency: The Order provides a clear basis for calculating fees, which helps to eliminate arbitrary charges and ensures clients understand the costs upfront.
Quality Assurance: When lawyers receive due reward for their services, it fosters commitment to excellence and high-quality legal representation, which ultimately serves the interests of justice for the client.
Dispute Resolution: The LPRO establishes a mechanism for resolving disputes that may arise concerning legal fees, providing a reliable reference point for both parties.
The NBA Remuneration Committee urges all members of the public seeking legal services to be aware of the LPRO, as it is a vital tool for fostering a transparent, fair, and professional relationship between lawyers and their clients.
The Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the application of this Order promotes sustainable practice and guarantees access to justice built on trust and fair valuation.
Signed:
CHIEF EMEKA OBEGOLU, SAN
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
RACHEL PRINCEWILL
SECRETARY
