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OLABAMIJI  ADEYEYE

OLABAMIJI ADEYEYE

Ikoyi,Lagos

Summary



I am a dedicated self driven Legal Practitioner with adaptable experience in advising clients across diverse spectrum of law. I have over the years horned my skills to provide smart, creative, strategic and workable legal advise to meet the needs of my clients.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD PARTNER

LES AVOCATS
IKOYI, LAGOS
12.2021 - Current

• In charge of the administration and management of the firm.

• Lead the Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Media and Construction team of the firm.

• Manage clients' portfolios

• Provide leadership for firms' growth and client satisfaction.

• Sit on Boards of companies as ~Company Secretary and Legal Adviser.

  • Prepare cases with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
  • Coordinate communications with court, registry and clients.
  • Advise businesses to comply with applicable laws.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
  • Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in Appeal Courts.
  • Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Draft, review and managed deeds, wills and other legal documents.
  • Negotiate settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.

Head of Legal

Ultima Limited
Lekki, Lagos
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Legal Adviser.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinion on complex legal and transactional issues;
  • Sit on the board of Directors of all subsidiary companies;
  • Prepare and review all agreements and transactional documents;
  • Represent and lead negotiations with clients and sponsors;
  • Undertaking secretarial and compliance functions: Attend Board meetings, AGMs and advise the company on various regulations affecting their businesses;
  • Prepare and file annual reports and other documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission as required by CAMA;
  • Liaise with government and other regulatory bodies;
  • Perform other functions as prescribed by the Board
  • Negotiated and sealed 2 international formats (Lions'Den and Family Feud)

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Dele Adesina LP
03.2015 - 12.2018
  • Conducted legal research and prepare legal opinion on complex legal and transactional issues;
  • Attended routine hearings and trials in Courts of superior records;
  • Drafted conveyance documents, agreements and other legal instruments;
  • Reviewed Agreements, including but not limited to Service Level Agreements, Non- Disclosure Agreements, Entertainment Contracts, e.t.c
  • Commenced legal action in Trial Courts and represent Clients at all stages of Court proceedings, including Election Petition Tribunals;
  • Provide legal advice and opinion to corporate and individual clients on various legal issues;
  • Attend meetings and represent Clients in Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation, especially in corporate commercial matters;
  • Undertaking secretarial and compliance functions: Attend Board meetings, AGMs and advise clients on various regulations affecting their businesses;
  • Liaise with Government agencies for and on behalf of clients;
  • Prepare and file various forms and other returns as required by the Companies and Allied Matters Act and other statutory regulations;
  • Update Clients on day to day activities/developments in respect of their matter;
  • Conduct legal audit;
  • Research and prepare papers and articles for the Principal Partner;
  • Effectively managed the firm's litigation portfolio
  • Headed the Intellectual Property Law practice
  • Negotiated a debt of 13.5 Billion Naira to 9 Billion Naira with AMCON.

ASSOCIATE

ASSOCIATE — Wahab Ismail & Co
Ilorin, Kwara State
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • National Youth Service
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinion;
  • Attend routine hearings and trials in Courts of superior record;
  • Preparation of conveyance documents, Agreements and other legal instruments;
  • Commence legal action in Trial Courts and represent Clients at all stages of Court proceedings;
  • Other duties within the scope of legal practice
  • Provide legal advice and opinion to corporate and individual clients on various legal issues;
  • Attend meetings and represent clients for contract negotiations
  • Conduct searches and registration of instruments at the Lands Registry

Intern

Aelex Legal Practitioners
Ikoyi, Lagos
06.2013 - 10.2013
  • Carried out library and internet based research for the Senior Associates and Partners
  • Assisted with the preparation of Court processes and attended Court and corporate meetings
  • Attended Court sessions, recorded proceedings, and filed court processes.
  • Prepared papers and power point presentations for Partners

Graduate Intern

INTERN — Abiodun Onidare & Co
Maryland, Lagos
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Prepared and organized case files on weekly basis;
  • Recorded Court proceedings on behalf of Lawyers;
  • Organized the firm's activities;
  • Carried out library and internet based research for the lawyers in the firm and
  • Assisted with the preparation of Court processes and attended Court and corporate meetings.

Education

BL - LAW

Nigerian Law School
Abuja, FCT
06/2012 - 08/2013

LLB(Hons) - LAW

Houdegbe North American University
Cotonou, Republic of Benin
10/2007 - 07/2011

Certificate in French Proficiency Module 2 - undefined

Nigeria French Language Village
2008

Certificate in French Proficiency Module 1 - undefined

Nigeria French Language Village
2007

Skills

  • Expertise in Dispute Resolution
  • Expertise in Legal Drafting and review
  • Deep knowledge of Intellectual property, Media and Entertainment Law
  • Good negotiator

Accomplishments

  • OUTSTANDING ACHIEVMENT(S) / LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
  • Company Secretary- RHG WELLNESS &PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, TROPICANA MALL
  • DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED; THE MALL NIGERIA, ULTIMA LIMITED;
  • Negotiated the License Agreement for 2 international TV formats; (Lions'Den and Family Feud)
  • Head, Intellectual Property team;
  • Assistant team leader, Litigation;
  • Head, Policy Review Team, Dele Adesina LP;
  • Negotiated a 13 Billion debt to 8Billion with AMCON
  • Member, Advisory Committee and Head of Administration to the Pro-Chancellor Ekiti State University (2016-2018);
  • Secretary NBA Stabilisation Committee,
  • Member National Executive Council, Nigerian Bar Association.

Affiliations


  • Member Nigerian Bar Association
  • Member National Executive Council Nigerian Bar Association Member
  • Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law
  • Member Compliance Institute of Nigeria
  • Member Chartered Institute of Arbitration


Interests

I love reading, travelling, meeting people, playing music especially the drums, and engaging in Political and National discourse.

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Elementary
Yoruba
Native

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

LEAD PARTNER

LES AVOCATS
12.2021 - Current

Head of Legal

Ultima Limited
12.2018 - 12.2020

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Dele Adesina LP
03.2015 - 12.2018

ASSOCIATE

ASSOCIATE — Wahab Ismail & Co
12.2013 - 12.2014

Intern

Aelex Legal Practitioners
06.2013 - 10.2013

Graduate Intern

INTERN — Abiodun Onidare & Co
08.2011 - 06.2012

BL - LAW

Nigerian Law School
06/2012 - 08/2013

LLB(Hons) - LAW

Houdegbe North American University
10/2007 - 07/2011

Certificate in French Proficiency Module 2 - undefined

Nigeria French Language Village

Certificate in French Proficiency Module 1 - undefined

Nigeria French Language Village
OLABAMIJI ADEYEYE