Moyosola Oso
Summary
An adaptable and reliable personality, with the interest in working with a reputable organisation which provides opportunity to utilise the profound legal knowledge in several aspects of law. To work in an organisation which provides adequate avenues for career development in the global and legal landscape.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Partner and Head Litigation Department
MJ ONIGBANJO & CO
Lagos , Nigeria
07.2015 - Current
- M.J Onigbanjo & Co is a medium scale law firm, which specializes in corporate and commercial dispute resolution
- Areas of specialization includes assets recovery and corporate and commercial dispute resolution.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Drafted, reviewed and managed deeds, wills and other legal documents.
- Maximised retention of legal cases in-house by providing well considered initial consultations and opinions.
- Demonstrated expert current legal knowledge for appropriate verbal and written advocacy.
- Acted as Receiver of Classified Assets and resolved huge indebtedness for leading commercial banks and AMCON.
- Represented clients in court proceedings on both civil and criminal matters.
- Counselled businesses to comply with applicable implementation and strategy laws.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.
Associate
Ladipo Ojo & Co
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Ladipo Ojo & Co: A small-scale law firm, which specialized in Maritime, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation
- Preparation of Court Processes, Agreement, Title Deed and other relevant documents
- Representation of Client in Courts and Meetings
- Attending and taking minutes of Annual General Meeting
Graduate Assistant
Hassan Usman Kastina Polytechnic Kastina
Katsina, Nigeria
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Lecturing and taking tutorial on the Principles of Law and Business Law.
Associate
Clarks & Moore Legal Practitioner
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2011 - 07.2012
- In a small-scaled law firm
- Attended general meetings for companies;
- Organised and participated in client meeting and interviews;
- Attended and participated in various court proceedings;
- Involved in registration and restructuring of Companies, business and trade marks;
- Involved in legal research.
Education
Award Writing Exam - Arbitration
Queen Mary University of London School of International Arbitration and The Chartered Institute of Arbitration
London 07.2014 - 08.2014
LLM - Corporate and Commercial Law
Queen Mary University of London and Charted Institute of Arbitration
London 09.2013 - 09.2014
BL - LAW
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria 09.2011 - 08.2012
LLB - Law
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2004 - 08.2009
Diploma - Mass Communication
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
2004
Skills
- Language: English
- Computing:
- Windows Package (Word, Power Point, Excel and Access), LexisNexis
- A good understanding on how to conduct legal research and make legal analysis
- Leadership Skills: As a Partner in my current position, I am responsible for administrative decision which affect staff members in my firm I also work in providing guidance and motivation for junior associate
- Interpersonal and Management Skills: My responsibility as a Partner includes making management decision for the sustainability and progress of the firm
Certification
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY Nigerian Bar Association International Bar Association
Additional Information
- EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITES Sports.
- REFERERENCE Available on request.
Timeline
Partner and Head Litigation Department
MJ ONIGBANJO & CO
07.2015 - Current
Award Writing Exam - Arbitration
Queen Mary University of London School of International Arbitration and The Chartered Institute of Arbitration
07.2014 - 08.2014
LLM - Corporate and Commercial Law
Queen Mary University of London and Charted Institute of Arbitration
09.2013 - 09.2014
Associate
Ladipo Ojo & Co
07.2013 - 09.2013
Graduate Assistant
Hassan Usman Kastina Polytechnic Kastina
08.2012 - 07.2013
BL - LAW
Nigerian Law School
09.2011 - 08.2012
Associate
Clarks & Moore Legal Practitioner
09.2011 - 07.2012
LLB - Law
Lagos State University
09.2004 - 08.2009
Diploma - Mass Communication
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
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