Three TM Lewin franchise shops in Lagos were
last Wednesday raided by bailiffs from the Federal High Court, Lagos on
the orders of Hon. Justice O.E. Abang concerning Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1258/2014
following an application brought by EQUIPOISE NIGERIA LIMITED AND T.M. LEWIN
(NIG) LIMITED, seeking redress from the
court for breach of contact against TM LEWIN AND SONS UK LIMITED, the British
shirt makers and outfitters, for itself and all class of persons engaged in the
use of the trade name TM Lewin and selling T.M. Lewin products in Nigeria. The
Order further restrains the defendants from using the trade name TM Lewin
products in Nigeria pending the hearing and determination of the substantive
suit.
The bailiffs carted away all TM Lewin branded products found there in and are also
expected to raid other sub dealers in Lagos and all over the country. The court
also ordered that no body may sell TM Lewin branded products in Nigeria until
the determination of the substantive suit.
The TM Lewin franchise was originally brought to
Nigeria by Mr Dele Awosika, Ceo of Equipoise Nigeria Limited who as a master
degree student in the United Kingdom saw the viability of the brand and started
organising events in London to introduce Nigerians which saw a rise in
patronage. Boosted by his success in England, Mr Awosika introduced the brand
to Nigeria and subsequently registered TM LEWIN NIGERIA LTD and opened over ten
TM Lewin franchise shops all over Nigeria and three shops in Ghana before the franchise was wrongfully
terminated in 2011 and given to another company.
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