About Us

We are a Client–Focused Firm of Solicitors registered with Corporate Affairs Commission under the relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to practice law in Nigeria. We have the clear vision of providing a world class legal and business service with complete dedication, dexterity, expertise and honesty to the peculiar needs of each client, in all areas of legal concern, especially commercial transactions, oil and gas, property & real estate transactions/management, insurance and dispute resolution, to mention but a few.

Sword of Truth Advocates (SOTA) is made up of highly proficient, seasoned, experienced and dedicated solicitors that brings experience, expertise and quality to the table and also boasts of a depth of experience working with companies, institutions and individuals with interests in a wide range of industries.

We are distinguished by the world class standard of our legal services delivery, our integrity and loyalty with unmatched understanding of the business cultures in the country

Our Attorneys Team

Sword of Truth Advocates (SOTA) is made up of highly proficient, seasoned, experienced and dedicated solicitors that brings experience, expertise and quality to the table and also boasts of a depth of experience working with companies, institutions and individuals with interests in a wide range of industries.

DAVID JOSHUA EGBOCHUO LLB. BL

MANAGING PARTNER

Mr David is a graduate of law from University of Lagos, UNILAG from where he obtained his LLB (Hons.) degree in 2012 and later on attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

He was an Associate in the firm of Femi Sarumi& Co in 2014 and Fildelity Law Firm from 2016 to 2017, and then Head of Chambers at Shurlaw Partners in 2018 before proceeding to set up Sword of Truth Advocate with his partner.

He has expert knowledge in Debt Recovery/Rescheduling matters having represented several clients in the recovery of monies and other assets owed to them. In addition he has expert knowledge in Dispute resolution, Public Private Partnership/Joint Venture Projects,Corporate Finance, Corporate/Commercial Law, Energy and Telecommunication, Transport Law, Banking and Financial related matters and regulatory compliance. He is an avowed Advocate of law. He oversees the general operations of the Firm.

LAZARUS CHINWOKWU LLB. BL

Partner

Mr Lazarus obtained a Bachelor of Laws, L.L.B degree from the University of Lagos in 2012 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013.He also possesses professional certificates in Strategic Management from the International Strategic Management Institute.

Lazarus is an analytical thinker who loves engaging in legal research to discover emerging legal dynamism. He also has a bias for drafting and lecturing. Between 2014 and 2017 he was volunteer private tutor at Houdegbe North American University where he actively tutored law students.

Lazarus has worked with Access to Justice (A2Justice), a non-governmental and non-profit human right organization as a Program Officer, legal draftsman and researcher. He participated actively in drafting court processes that brought about huge monetary judgment for victims of human right abuses.