Ignorance of the law will not save you, even in property and business matters/transactions.
In Nigeria, “I did not know that is the law” will not help you. Ignorance feels innocent until it lands you in legal trouble you never imagined.
Whether you are buying land/house, starting a business, entering a partnership or running a business from abroad, one truth is constant: ignorance of the law is no excuse.
You cannot claim you did not know the land was under Government acquisition or that you did not understand the Agreement you signed or tell the court you did not know your business structure was wrong. The law assumes you know.
When trouble comes, ignorance will not refund your money, rescue your business or restore your property.
So engaging a knowledgeable Property and Business Lawyer early enough is very important.
He will help you avoid illegal transactions, invalid documents, unnecessary risks and land/house purchase deals that look fine on paper but are disasters in reality.
Every person (whether living in Nigeria or abroad) must understand that the cost of legal guidance is nothing compared to the cost of ignorance.
Your goal should be to have rest of mind, safe property and business investments and a business/property venture that cannot be scattered by avoidable mistakes.
In law and in life, what you do not know can hurt you badly.
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APEX CHAMBERS, Law Firm of Property/Real Estate and Business/Corporate/Commercial Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors Advocates, Legal Practitioners rendering legal services, Legal Consultants and Notary Public with Law Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria