Clarify what the hearing is for, what has already been filed and what your lawyer needs before attending.
Use the first conversation to identify the issue, urgency and next piece of work, supported by a clear summary and document list.
Identify the immediate decision, preserve evidence and assess the available routes before committing to a full dispute strategy.
Separate the allegation of an offence from questions about contracts, compensation, property or repayment, and obtain advice on each process.
Map the parties, countries, contracts and assets so that each legal question reaches an adviser in the relevant jurisdiction.
Establish who the client is, who can make decisions and whether members share the same interests before commissioning work.
Confirm the court’s requirements, recipient details and evidence of service before treating delivery as a completed procedural step.
Review enforcement of Gambian and overseas judgments, including court records, debtor assets, procedural requirements, costs and recovery options.
Understand and scope a Gambian power of attorney for property, business or personal matters, including signing abroad and limits on authority.
Establish where the matter stands, preserve the relevant records and ask promptly whether a lawyer can assist.