Nigeria business development visit 2026

When

23 - 27 November 2026

Event Type

Visit

Where

Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria

Topics

International, Business development, Anti-money laundering

This will be our first business development visit to Nigeria, a key and growing legal market in Africa. The programme is designed to build relationships with the Nigerian legal profession and support greater collaboration in areas of shared interest.

Focusing on commercial arbitration, investigations, and the rule of law, the visit will bring together UK and Nigerian practitioners through a mix of panel discussions, practical sessions, and stakeholder engagement. It will provide an opportunity to exchange expertise, expand professional networks, and explore future cross-border work opportunities.

If you're interested, please fill in the form below. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2026.

Apply to be a speaker or a delegate

Applications are open for those wishing to join the programme as either a speaker or a delegate. To register your interest, please complete the delegate form below.

Who should apply?

We welcome applications from barristers with relevant experience or a strong interest in international work, particularly in the following areas:

Commercial arbitration and dispute resolution
Investigations, regulatory and compliance work (including ESG-related matters)
Rule of law or related fields

Applicants must be Bar Representation Fee (BRF) subscribers and demonstrate an interest in engaging with legal professionals and institutions in Nigeria.

Opportunities for financial support

We now offer two means-based bursaries for those who may require financial support to participate in the programme through our International Business Development Bursary Scheme. Applicants who wish to be considered should indicate this on the application form below. If selected to participate in the visit, applicants may then apply for bursary support via the separate application form provided.

Eligible applicants may also wish to apply for the International Grants Programme, which supports barristers under seven years’ call undertaking international activities.

Your details

First name ^*

Last name ^*

Email address ^*

Chambers/organisation ^*

What will you contribute

Tell us how you’d like to participate in this visit and how it aligns with your current professional practice or future interests. ^*

Tell us about any relevant experience you have in international work, particularly in relation to arbitration, investigations/regulatory work, or rule of law initiatives. ^*

What would you like to contribute to the programme? ^*

Are you interested in speaking at an event? ^*

Yes

If yes, please indicate the areas you would be interested in speaking on (you do not need to propose a specific topic).

Please attach your CV ^*

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If successful, will you be requesting financial support? ^*

Yes

Declaration

Please declare any professional conduct findings, disciplinary actions or other matters which may be relevant to your participation in an international delegation. (If none, please state ‘N/A’. All disclosures are confidential.)

Declaration of professional conduct findings or disciplinary actions

I am:

a fully qualified barrister, having successfully completed pupillage currently in employed or self-employed practice
committed to developing international legal work
going to attend and actively participate in the visit
I agree with the Bar Council's Terms of Reference

Please confirm ^*

Yes

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