EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan LL. B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2019

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial litigation and Insolvency

Corporate and Commercial

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigeria Bar Association

Bio

Paula is a conscientious and solution-oriented Associate with experience in dispute resolution, on risk and regulatory compliance, intellectual property management and corporate & commercial law. She combines her ability to analyze complex legal issues and proffer pragmatic and progressive solutions with providing business support and legal advisory services to startups and corporate entities.

Paula is an intellectual property rights enthusiast and has attained certifications from the World Intellectual Property Organization, the University of Pennsylvania, and HarvardX, an online learning platform of the Harvard Law School.

SAMMY DALMEIDA  

Mr. Sammy Dalmeida is a Chartered Insurance Broker & the Pioneer CEO of SBG Insurance Brokers (former subsidiary of Sterling Bank PLC). He has over 30 years extensive insurance experience cutting across high net-worth relationship building, business development expertise, advanced insurance broking, underwriting, claims management, risk management, corporate governance & strategy. He has a track record of achieving stretching business targets, developing new business & ensuring repeat business.  

He was also a recipient of the Outstanding Merit Award in the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah African Leadership Awards of 2005.  In 2014, he was one of the very few Insurance Brokers selected as a member of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Insurance Industry Transformation Committee. 

ADENIKE YOMI-FASEUN

Adenike Yomi Faseun is an Associate Director, Tax, Regulatory & People Services at KPMG, Fellow of the Institute of Payroll Administrators in Nigeria, and currently sits on the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council. She has over 22 years working experience in administrative and business support services. She has professional experience in immigration advisory and compliance services; contract personnel recruitment and administration; cost of living survey; payroll management and country briefing to various organisations in different industries such as Oil and Gas, Power, Telecommunications, Banking, Information Technology, Construction, and Advertising.  

PETER BAMKOLE

Peter Bamkole pioneered the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University in January 2003- now one of the top enterprise development centers in Africa and a model which has been replicated in 4 (Four) African Countries (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda). He consults widely in Sub-Saharan Africa on entrepreneurship development and practice. He is a member of the University Management Council. He chairs the Advisory Board of both Supreme Foundation and International Breweries Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Society for Corporate Governance.  

Peter Bamkole is a business builder with interest in designing new learning methods and e-support for SMEs.  

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Uyo, LL. B (Hons)

University of Ibadan, LL.M (Hons)

Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2016

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate and Property Law

Corporate and Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Risk and Asset Management

Administration of Estate.

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA)

Bio

Michael is a member of the Corporate Commercial Team. He handles the Real Estate Transaction and the Property Management Portfolio of the firm. With vast experience and specialty in Property/Real Estate Law, Consultancy, Restructuring, Regulatory Compliance, and General Legal Advisory he handles Client’s vast portfolio of Property acquisitions and disposals as well as provide legal advisory and structure for real estate finance, including commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. His team spirit, attention to detail, and ability to manage tasks effectively and solve problem timeously has distinguished his practice with the firm.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Anambra State University, LL. B (Hons)

Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2015

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal and Civil Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Property and Real Estate

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigeria Bar Association,

Bio

Deborah is a member of the Litigation and ADR Team. She handles the whole process of initiating the protection of Clients rights and defending Clients in the general and special Courts within Nigeria. She also has vast experience in handling generic cases before financial regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies. She is also an ardent researcher.

 She is diligent, efficient and versatile. She is very committed to expanding her skills in the field. She is also very passionate about the protection of Women and Children Rights.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife, LL. B (Hons)

University of Ibadan (LLM)
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2012

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial Litigation

Insolvency

ADR Practice

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigeria Bar Association,
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

Bio

Tolulope is a seasoned litigator and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK (Nigeria Branch), with a wealth of experience in people management with impressive skill as a formidable team lead and invaluable team player. She has garnered extensive experience in client management, legal drafting, dispute resolution in complex commercial transactions, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her analytical and research skills mean that clients can rest assured that their complex legal issues are resolved competently, effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

LLB: Enugu State University

BL: The Nigerian Law School

YEAR OF CALL

2019

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial Real Estate

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

VOLUNTARY ENGAGEMENTS                                                                               Volunteer, Restructure Africa.

Bio

Nnedimma is a Member of the Corporate Commercial Team of the firm.

Over the years, she has gained experience in Company Secretarial Services, Real Estate Law and Regulatory Compliance. She has a flair for Data Privacy, Technology and Innovative Law.

She stands out for her passion to provide bespoke and tailored legal solutions to meet clients’ needs.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

LLB

BL

YEAR OF CALL

2019

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial Real Estate

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (Associate Member).

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)

Bio

Deborah is an Associate Counsel and a member of the firm’s Corporate Commercial team. She renders Company Secretarial Services, legal drafting and research services to clients.

Prior to joining AEC LEGAL, she has served as a Judicial Assistant in the High Court of Lagos State where she was involved in writing legal opinions from a judicial perspective and proffering secondary opinions and research skills to litigation matters in the open court.

Deborah is an efficient, terrific team player and dedicated to satisfying clients’ legal needs.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

LLB: UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

BL: NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL

YEAR OF CALL

2013

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate and commercial law

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law

Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

Bio

Motunrayo is a Member of the Corporate Commercial Team. Prior to joining the Firm, she had garnered extensive experience in commercial litigation and other forms of dispute resolution.

Motunrayo had also been involved in several high-profile transactions on which she played a key role. With her holistic experience, she now specializes in corporate commercial practice and her versatile knowledge of the law aids in ensuring effective results.

Motunrayo is efficient, attentive, thorough and dedicated to proffering top notch services. She is also passionate about medical negligence and employment matters and has published various articles about a plethora of topics.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Ibadan (LL.B.)

YEAR OF CALL

2019

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association

Junior Chambers International

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) – Student Member

WELFARE/SOCIAL WORK

Train Them Young Initiative
Learn the Goals Africa

Bio

Chidimma is an asset to the legal profession. She is a graduate of the prestigious University of Ibadan with a second-class upper honours. She has a passion for technology and is poised to do exploits in the Fintech space. She is available to advise on areas bordering on Fintech law, Commercial, and Real estate, and continually seeks means to make improvements on the practice of law using technology.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Ambrose Alli University, LL.B (Hons)

Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2019

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation, Insolvency and Corporate Practice

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association 

Amnesty International

Bio

Samson has a knack for advocacy, research, public speaking and legal writing. His core practice areas are Corporate Commercial transactions, Litigation and Insolvency, Maritime and Arbitration. He is a recipient of several awards and honours notable, among them are: Best Oralist, Stetson Environmental Moot Court Competition (Nigeria National Rounds), Certificate of Recognition by the Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. 

Prior to joining the firm, he interned at several firms, where he gained valuable experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. 

Commitment to clients’ satisfaction is the core of his professional policy.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Anambra State University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2018

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate and Commercial Law Practice

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) – Student.

Welfare/Social Work

Secretary/Trustee
Hope for Love and Justice Initiative (HLJi)

Bio

Obianuju is an ingenious lawyer with a passion for growth and excellence in the Legal Profession. She has a keen interest in Corporate and Commercial law and is willing to gain experience in other practice areas.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

International Law and Diplomacy (Babcock University)

WELFARE/SOCIAL WORK

Queen Mary University of London Community Sport Initiative (2017), QMUL Unite (2018).

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Long walks, Playing and watching basketball, Discussing politics.

Bio

Taiwo is passionate about Social Justice, Diplomacy and Education on a global scale but he is driven to achieve the same goal locally. He is enrolled in a senior status law programme in Queen Mary University of London.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (LL.B.)
Nigerian Law School, Kano (BL)
Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom (LL.M)

YEAR OF CALL

2015

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate and Commercial Law Practice

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) – Student.

Welfare/Social Work

Secretary/Trustee
Hope for Love and Justice Initiative (HLJi)

Bio

Chioma is a member of the Corporate Commercial Team and regularly advises clients on Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Regulatory & Compliance, Company Promotion and Company Secretarial Matters.

Having commenced her career as a Risk Management Officer in one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria, Chioma is well-versed in Contract Documentation, drafting, review and negotiation.

She brings her knowledge and expertise in banking transactions to law with uncommon dedication. Called to the bar in 2015, Chioma is a driven and passionate individual that is motivated by a quest for excellence and growth.

Chioma is a graduate of the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where she finished with a Second-class upper-division and holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial and Maritime Law from Swansea University in the United Kingdom. She is a student member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Lagos State University – LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School – BL
University of Lagos – MA (International Law and Diplomacy)
Lagos Business School
IESE Business School Barcelona, Spain
Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Shanghai, China.

YEAR OF CALL

1990

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate and Commercial Law
Arbitration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Restructuring
Power, Energy, and Infrastructure
Intellectual Property Protection and Administration
Immigration and Labour Law

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Advisory Board of the Enterprise Development Centre Pan-Atlantic University
Fintech Association of Nigeria
National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) Finance working group
Society for Corporate Governance
Institute of Directors of Nigeria

Bio

Anu is the Managing Partner of the firm. He has extensive knowledge in several key areas of law and an in depth understanding of business practices in Nigeria gained from several decades of experience.

He holds a Post Graduate degree in International Law and Diplomacy and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School and the University of Navarra, IESE Business School, where he attended the Global CEO Program.

Anu recognizes and embraces the influence of good corporate governance practices in impacting an organization’s performance in ensuring great customer satisfaction, improving employee commitment and the corporate reputation of the organization.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

B.sc Political Science.

Bio

Bolaji is a graduate of Political Science from the University of Ilorin and a student member of the Chartered Institute For Personnel Management (CIPM). He has 3 year’s hands-on experience in Administrative and clerical litigation matters.

Bolaji combines his wide range of Administrative skills towards ensuring smooth office operations and managing the office inventory.

He has a passion for photography and football.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Lagos State University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2009

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation.
Arbitration and Insolvency.

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators.
Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria.

Bio

Oluwaseye is an astute lawyer with 10 years of accumulated experience in law practice. He became an associate of the Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb), in 2011 and came out top of his class receiving the Hon. Justice Bola Ajibola’s Prize for International Arbitration.

Prior to joining the firm, Oluwaseye worked in a litigation firm, where he garnered a wealth of experience in matrimonial causes, civil and commercial litigation as well as arbitration.

He is a team player and dedicated to solving clients’ challenges using the tools of the judicial system.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Essex (LL.B)
Nigerian Law School (B.L)

YEAR OF CALL

2017

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Intellectual Property
Litigation and Insolvency
Internet Law and Governance

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.

Bio

Osaye is a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation and Insolvency Department and advises primarily on debt recovery and insolvency matters. Since joining the Firm, she has advised and represented various clients in matters covering several subject areas.

Prior to joining the Firm, she interned at several local Firms where she gained a foundational understanding of the Nigerian Legal System. During her service year, she was actively involved in pro bono projects such as providing legal aid to indigenes of the state.

As a dedicated lawyer, she is wholly committed to representing the best interests of her clients.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Obafemi Awolowo University Ife LL.B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2016

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation,
Insolvency
Dispute Resolution

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
International Federation of Women Lawyers.

Bio

Seun is a seasoned lawyer with experience in Litigation, Insolvency and Dispute Resolution. She is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Insolvency team.

She regularly represents and advises both foreign and Nigerian clients on disputes relating to corporate and commercial, contract, banking and finance, insolvency, labour and employment, criminal and real estate matters before various courts and tribunals in Nigeria.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

LLB
BL
LLM

YEAR OF CALL

2009

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial
Real Estate
Maritime
Arbitration

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Section on Business Law (SBL) (Nigerian Bar Association).
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom,(Associate member).
Nigerian Maritime Lawyers Association (NLMA).

Voluntary Engagements

• Member Secretarial Team, National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) Finance Working Group.

• Member FinTech Thematic Group of The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG).

Oladunni leads the Corporate Commercial Team. She provides day to day guidance and corporate advisory services and is well experienced in legal drafting, review, documentation, research, and policy development.

She has worked with diverse clientele on transactions cutting across a wide range of industries and practice areas. Oladunni participates actively in client, contractual, regulatory and third-party stakeholder interactions at state and federal levels. She superintends transaction negotiations as best suit overall party objectives and engages in client and contract management.

She is a principled, proficient, and driven Legal Practitioner with excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Ibadan, LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2012

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Civil and Criminal Litigation
Probate and Administration of Estates
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Company Insolvency and Winding up Proceedings

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.

Bio

JOSHUA is a member of the firm’s litigation department. he routinely handles contentious matters on behalf of Clients lending his firm grasp of the law to matters in several industries including Banking, Property disputes and Insurance matters. He also handles pro bono cases for indigent Nigerians, a social justice interest for him borne from his time at the Legal Aid Council during his NYSC service year.

JOSHUA is a highly committed, diligent, and motivated individual. He is an ardent researcher and has exceptional ability in interpretation of statute which makes him an excellent advocate. Joshua’s drive and dedication to litigation, has influenced his interest in developing the Nigerian legal industry. He is a client-centric team player able to combine his expertise in the law with a thorough understanding of the Client’s needs.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Lagos LLB (Hons)
Nigerian Law School B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2017

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate and Commercial Law
Legal Advisory, Company Secretarial & Regulatory compliance
Property and Real Estate Law

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

Bio

Ajibike is a member of the Corporate/Commercial Law Department and has gained practical experience in legal compliance and regulatory matters. Prior to joining AEC Legal in 2018, Ajibike worked with commercial law firms during her internship program and national youth service year.

She was a part-time lecturer of Company law at the Weekend Tutorial Classes of Ajayi Crowther University in affiliation with De Babs Associate, Ibadan, Oyo State. This enabled her to gain useful experience in corporate and commercial transactions. Her areas of interest are Commercial and Corporate Law, Project Finance, Capital Markets, Real Estate and Intellectual Property.

She is a dedicated lawyer who is client-centric and committed to developing her legal skills. She is a result-oriented individual and thrives in a challenging working environment. More so, she is an excellent researcher with an eye for detail.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Olabisi Onabanjo University, LL. B (Hons)
Nigerian Law School, B.L

YEAR OF CALL

2006

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Dispute Resolution
ADR Practice

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigeria Bar Association,
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

Bio

Segun is a resourceful lawyer with a strong background in litigation and a cognate experience in negotiation as well as a broad spectrum of dispute resolution mechanisms.

Segun has been involved in several landmark commercial litigation matters before superior courts as well as arbitral proceedings. He also advises and represents local and international clients on disputes as well as legal issues on a wide range of transactions such as banking, capital market, aviation, insurance, real estate, insolvency, election, employment and labour, telecommunications, matrimonial, human rights and other related issues.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

B.L, LL.B ( University of Lagos)
Diploma in Law (University of Lagos)

YEAR OF CALL

2015

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial transactions
Company Secretarial
Regulatory Compliance
Property Law
Administration of Estate

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association
Institute of Chartered Secretaries
Administrators of Nigeria

Publications

A research on tax liens imposed on accounts of alleged tax defaulters by the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Welfare/Social Work

Member of Executive Helping Initiative

Special Interests

Development Management
Tax Law

Bio

Bukola is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Department. She is a brilliant and highly motivated lawyer who places emphasizes on providing viable legal solutions and delivering exceptional legal services to clients. She provides advisory services to clients across Nigeria and advises on cross border transactions.

Her areas of expertise include Corporate Commercial Law, Company Secretarial Services, Property Law, Regulatory Compliance and Administration of Estate Law. Her zeal for the law and passion for excellence makes her an ideal team player.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

University of Lagos, LLB
Nigerian Law School, BL

YEAR OF CALL

2010

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Commercial
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Power & Infrastructure Projects

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.
The Nigerian Bar Association: Section on Business Law.
Society for Corporate Governance.
Capital Markets Solicitors Association.
Institute of Chartered Company Secretaries of Nigeria

Bio

Olayinka is a qualified lawyer offering more than 9 years of experience as Legal Counsel leading teams with targeted emphasis in Corporate Commercial, Banking & Finance, Power & Infrastructure Practice and Capital Markets.

Olayinka currently presides as Team Lead of the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Projects Team of the Firm. She regularly negotiates, drafts and reviews commercial contracts and agreements pertaining to clients’ businesses, advises clients on various transactions including mergers and acquisitions, loan and finance transactions, power and energy, real estate, inbound, immigration, regulatory compliance, Foreign Direct Investment, company formation, and due diligence. Olayinka also provides company secretarial services to private and public companies and regularly advises boards and management teams on corporate governance compliance matters.

She has extensive experience interfacing with various regulatory bodies including but not limited to Securities and Exchange Commission, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Federal and State Inland Revenue Services, Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria Immigration Services and Federal and State Ministries, Department and Agencies.

EDUCATION (DEGREES)

Nigerian Law School, B.L
University of Nigeria Nsukka, LL.B

YEAR OF CALL

2012

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Debt Recovery & Insolvency
Intellectual Property

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Nigerian Bar Association.

Bio

Onyeka is an experienced and versatile lawyer who has represented several clients in contentious matters at both trial and appellate courts across Nigeria. His litigation and arbitration experience spans across a wide range of areas including but not limited to Insolvency & Secured Credit Transactions, Debt recovery, Commercial law, Maritime law, Intellectual property, Employment and Labour law.

He advises corporate entities on regulatory compliance and has conducted due diligence on behalf of several companies in Nigeria.