Law Firm Partnership Agreement Template for Nigeria

1. International Practice: Required for firms with international offices or cross-border practice

2. Intellectual Property: Needed when the firm has significant IP assets or branded services

3. Special Purpose Vehicles: Required if the firm operates additional business entities

4. Pro Bono Work: Include if the firm has specific pro bono commitments or policies

5. Professional Indemnity: Detailed provisions for firms with specific insurance arrangements

6. Alternative Fee Arrangements: Required for firms using non-traditional billing methods

7. Remote Working Policies: Include for firms with flexible working arrangements

8. Technology and Data Protection: Required for firms with significant digital operations

1. Schedule 1: Initial Partners: List of founding partners with their respective capital contributions and profit shares

2. Schedule 2: Partnership Capital: Detailed breakdown of initial capital contributions and valuation methods

3. Schedule 3: Profit Sharing Formula: Detailed methodology for calculating profit shares and bonuses

4. Schedule 4: Management Structure: Organizational chart and management positions

5. Schedule 5: Financial Procedures: Detailed financial management and accounting procedures

6. Schedule 6: Insurance Details: Professional indemnity and other insurance specifications

7. Appendix A: Partner Performance Metrics: Performance evaluation criteria and targets

8. Appendix B: Office Locations: List of office locations and jurisdictions of practice

9. Appendix C: Compliance Procedures: Anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance procedures