PRIVACY NOTICE
How Matt Styles Solicitors handles personal information.
This notice explains what information the firm may collect, why it is used, when it may be shared and the rights available to individuals.
Last updated: 13 July 2026
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
Matt Styles Solicitors
Matt Styles Solicitors is responsible for deciding how and why personal information is processed in connection with enquiries, consultations, legal work and the administration of the Nigerian practice.
4th Floor, Building II, Rivers House,
Plot 83 Ralph Shodeinde Street,
Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
INFORMATION COLLECTED
Information the firm may receive
The information collected depends on the nature of the enquiry or matter. It may include:
- name, address, telephone number and email address;
- identity, nationality and verification information;
- information supplied through the website contact form;
- documents, correspondence and evidence relating to a legal matter;
- immigration, family, employment, financial or commercial information;
- information about counterparties, witnesses and other people involved;
- billing, payment and transaction records;
- conflict-check and compliance information; and
- technical information generated when the website is used.
Legal matters can involve sensitive or confidential information. Please do not send more information than is reasonably necessary before the firm confirms that it is able to consider the matter.
HOW INFORMATION IS USED
Why the firm processes personal information
- to respond to enquiries and arrange consultations;
- to perform conflict, identity and suitability checks;
- to provide legal services and manage the client relationship;
- to communicate with clients and people involved in a matter;
- to prepare, review and manage documents and evidence;
- to issue invoices and administer payments;
- to comply with legal, professional and regulatory obligations;
- to protect legal rights, manage risk and maintain security; and
- to operate, maintain and improve the website and the firm’s services.
LAWFUL BASES
The grounds relied upon
Depending on the circumstances, the firm may process personal information because it is necessary:
- to take steps requested before entering into an engagement;
- to perform the firm’s agreement with a client;
- to comply with a legal or professional obligation;
- for the firm’s legitimate interests in operating and protecting its practice;
- for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
- because the individual has given valid consent.
Where consent is relied upon, it may be withdrawn. Withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out lawfully before the withdrawal.
INTERNATIONAL ACCESS
Information may be handled across borders
The firm advises clients in different countries and may use technology services that store or process information outside Nigeria.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, the firm will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer is lawful and that appropriate safeguards are used where required.
RETENTION AND SECURITY
How long information is kept
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and to meet legal, professional, accounting, insurance and regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may differ depending on the type of matter, whether the firm was instructed, the age of the client, the nature of the documents and whether a dispute or legal claim may arise.
The firm uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. No electronic system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.
YOUR RIGHTS
Requests concerning personal information
Subject to applicable law and any lawful limitation, an individual may have the right to:
- be informed about the processing of personal information;
- request access to personal information held about them;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- object to or request restriction of certain processing;
- request deletion where there is no lawful reason to retain the information;
- request data portability where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing depends on consent; and
- complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
The firm may need to verify the identity of the person making a request. Some rights may be limited by legal professional privilege, confidentiality duties, legal obligations or the need to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
PRIVACY ENQUIRIES
Contacting the firm
Questions, objections or requests concerning personal information should be sent to:
A person who remains concerned about the handling of their personal information may contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.