The Payment Playbook: Smart Tactics for Debt Recovery | BEYOND THE BRIEF EP 2

On this episode of Beyond the Brief, Dentons ACAS-Law's Nosike Omaliko and Adeleke Adepoju, both from the Dispute Resolution team, break down the "Payment Playbook" with practical, effective, and legal tactics for ensuring people get paid for work on time. They discuss the transition from risky oral agreements to documented digital trails, interrogate the essential clauses every contract needs to prevent being "ghosted" by clients, and explore the legal escalation path from amicable settlements to the high-pressure efficiency of winding-up proceedings and asset freezing. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a trader, or a service provider, this episode provides a foundational guide to debt recovery and protecting your business interests. Our Hosts Adeleke Adepoju— Senior Associate, Dentons ACAS-Law. Nosike Omaliko — Senior Associate, Dentons ACAS-Law Themes covered → Why written contracts and digital evidence (WhatsApp/Email) are the "Golden Rule" of debt recovery → The essential clauses every agreement must have to ensure payment certainty → Why amicable settlement is the most cost-effective first step to preserve business relationships → The legal risks of "self-help" and why involving the police can backfire against creditors → Fast-track litigation: Recovering debt in as little as 90 days through Small Claims Court and Summary Judgment → Advanced tactics: Using Winding-up proceedings and Mareva injunctions (asset freezing) to prompt immediate payment → The clock is ticking: Understanding Nigeria's 6-year statute of limitations for debt recovery Beyond the Brief is a series by Dentons ACAS-Law exploring the legal issues shaping business, technology, and society in Nigeria and beyond. Subscribe and catch up on all our episodes.