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Authentication of document is the first step to undertake when important documents are intended to be used outside the country of issuance and the other country needs to confirm that the document(s) is genuine.

The term ‘legalization' is generally used synonymously with ‘authentication'. The easiest way to differentiate them is to note the purpose of submission and where the submission is made to.

The Notaries Public Act 1936 (''the Act'') provides for the appointment, roles and responsibilities of a Notary Public in Nigeria.

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The global legal services industry has changed rapidly in the last 5 years. In Africa and other parts of the world, there has been a shift in administrative roles which were mostly restricted to the odd Practice Manager, Accountant and/or Receptionist.

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In today's modern law firms different departments are established to cater to the firm's practice specialties and areas of professional competence.

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Do you think that you have hired a bad attorney or you are just insecure? If yes! Then watch out for these lawyer red flags to keep you on your heels and ensure that you don't hire a bad attorney again.

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