Who We Are
A leading commercial law firm offering legal services to its extensive local and international clients.
Integrity, Innovation, Diligence, and Excellence.
Candide-Johnson Law Practice (Formerly Strachan Partners) is a prominent and leading commercial law firm, which has diligently protected the transformative growth of many business and individual clients for over 30 years.
We are a powerhouse for order, efficient systems for transactions, and dispute resolution across Nigeria and in collaboration with leading lawyers in all 54 African jurisdictions. The firm specializes in commercial law and business dispute resolution.
The firm is trusted and recommended for combining exceptional legal prowess, technical acumen, and deep subject matter expertise with unrelenting attention. We are relied upon to provide sound advice and practical guidance at each stage of a transaction or dispute.
Our recent rebrand emphasizes our pioneering profile and reinforces our track record of resolving complex assignments. Formerly known as Strachan Partners, our firm’s story can now be presented compellingly, well understood by clients both old and new.
As the firm has grown and diversified; the new CJLP Group name signifies a new chapter, one where we leverage our expertise across a broader range of litigation, and advisory to empower our clients on a global scale. We are energized by this evolution and eager to continue exceeding expectations under our new name.
Charles Adeyemi Candide-Johnson
Senior Partner
In its 32 years of experience, Candide-Johnson Law Practice (formerly Strachan Partners) has progressively become a legal resource as it has garnered a wealth of in-depth knowledge and industry know-how applicable to numerous facets of the Nigerian economy, in particular the budding sectors of the Nigerian economy of which the financial industry is one. We challenge the industry norms and deliver a customized quality service to our clients laced with a cost-transparency policy.
Our Vision
Order, Efficient systems for transactions and dispute resolution.
Our Mission
Delivering high-powered legal solutions for businesses and individuals.
Firm's Culture
Why Our Clients Trust Us.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence is our core philosophy. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground while weaving excellent services with diligence to allow us to support our client’s business objectives and goals as we have for over three decades. All this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
CJLP has drawn on its extensive resources and reputation in the contentious sphere to navigate the complexities of the Law with unwavering commitment, ensuring your legal confidence is upheld.
When you work with us, we make your personal and professional growth our business.
Our Values
Ethical
We uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all our dealings. Our commitment to honesty and transparency guides every decision we make and every action we take.
Diligent
Our dedication to detail and thoroughness ensures we leave no stone unturned. We approach each case with a relentless commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Effective
We focus on delivering results that matter. Our approach is solution-oriented and strategically aligned to meet our clients’ goals efficiently and effectively, with measurable impact.