Corporate and Commercial Law
SAMUEL OLALEKAN OLUFOWOSE
Legal Practitioner
Ajah, Lagos,LA
Summary
Personable and organized professional with talent for managing administrative tasks and maintaining efficient office operations. Well-versed in entertainment law practice, corporate governance and compliance. Highly motivated and dedicated lawyer with a passion for law and advocacy, developed strong skills in researching and analyzing complex legal issues with experience working in busy environments and able to quickly adapt to novel challenges and tasks. An enthusiastic writer with a focus on qualitative delivery at all tasks.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Officer
Flashfame Digitizers Limited
- Negotiated a distribution deal with DMW that expanded the label’s market penetration.
- Led music clearance for albums and EPs, handling licensing, publishing, and rights management.
- Negotiated performance agreements for international act.
- Advised on corporate compliance and tax obligations within the entertainment sector.
- Drafted and reviewed recording contracts, distribution agreements, publishing deals, and licensing arrangements.
- Structured settlement agreements in multiple litigation matters, protecting the company’s financial and reputational interests.
- Typed and processed court filings and pleadings in support of ongoing disputes.
Associate
Zaeda Oracle Ltd
03.2024 - Current
- Provided legal supervision for the project Dear Ajayi
- Facilitated the dispute resolution of a trademark infringement dispute against Wema Bank.
- Represented Writers in a story development deal.
- Prepared film investment agreements and negotiated deal between Producer and Executive Producers.
- Obtained music clearance for film projects.
- Prepared Above-the-line and Below-the-line contracts for a film production.
- Reviewed a wide-spectrum of music and film contracts.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders,and established contact with the office of the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board.
- Prepared Legal Advisory, case reviews and research articles.
- Interfaced with a French distribution company to obtain clearance for a music project.
- Represented music Managers and Artistes.
Corporate Secretary & Compliance Officer
Addicto Clothing Limited
- Incorporated company with the Corporate Affairs Commission
- Scheduled Board meetings and prepared minutes of meetings.
- Prepared employment contracts.
- Monitored a criminal petition to track and prosecute fraudster defrauding the company.
- Initiated a criminal copyright infringement on behalf of the company.
- Prepared company policies and corporate governance documents.
- Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Established strong working relationships with the Board of Directors.
- Facilitated effective communication among board members through regular updates on company performance and progress toward strategic goals.
Associate
Duke and Bobmanuel LLP
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in securing clearances for sounds used in the popular movie 'Breathe of Life,' and also ensured compliance with legal requirements
- Drafted and negotiated investment Agreements and convertible notes
- Conducted extensive research on technology, media and telecommunications law
- Drafted and meticulously reviewed a wide range of music contracts, and ensured compliance and protection of clients' interests
- Provided expert legal counsel on film contracts, by identifying potential risks and negotiating favorable terms for clients
- Assisted startups in the drafting and review of contracts, including licensing agreements, intellectual property protection, and partnership arrangements
Associate
Cherut Chamber
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Represented Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists in a land dispute
- Represented Clients before the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection(FCCPC) Mediation Panel
- Prepared company minutes
- Drafted and reviewed shareholders agreements, joint venture agreement for Energy Companies bidding downstream licence
- Advised on a Trust arrangement
- Registered several companies and business names
- Appointed Nominee Secretary for Women in Energy (NGO)
- Prepared corporate governance document for a digital asset startup
- Facilitated transfer of shares and engaged CAC on wrong computation of client's defaults
- Conducted due diligence for the purchase of real estate
- Prepared advisory on administration of estate
Legal Associate
Sunesis Legal Practitioner
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Represented the interests of clients in legal proceedings
- Prepared and filed motions, pleadings, and other court documents, adhering to strict deadlines and procedural requirements
- Conducted comprehensive examinations and cross-examinations of witnesses, strategically eliciting crucial information to strengthen clients' cases
- Facilitated the registration of copyright works and trademarks
- Drafted property related Agreements
- Represented a client in a divorce proceeding
- Researched and reviewed emerging trends of law including the NDPA, Copyright Act 2022 and the Student Loan Act, 2023
- Prepared trial plans and legal advice
Education
Barrister at Law (B.L) -
GPA: CGPA: 4.30/5.0
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
GPA: Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division.
Skills
Document and policy formulation
Certification
Screenwriting- EbonyLife Creative Academy 2024 Cohort
Interests
Entertainment & Intellectual Property Law
Litigation and Advocacy Practice
Data and Privacy Law Case Analysis Fictions
Competition Law
Activities
- Founded LexLata Films- a corporation pioneering the development of the genre of legal in Africa.
- Founded Inte-tainment Law Club, a community of entertainment law enthusiasts and professionals
- Volunteered at Global Creative Legal Summit
- Graduate Trainee at Nigeria Police Force, Zonal Headquarters 17, Akure, Ondo State.
- Wrote a screenplay titled "Recompense" produced by EbonyLife Creative Academy.
- volunteered for Africa Creative Market
- Delivered a lecture on Unfair Contracts at JCI AAUA's Webinar.
- Hosted Entertainment Law training for enthusiastic law undergraduates.
- Attended PhotoSceneLenses Film Training 2023.
Timeline
Associate - Zaeda Oracle Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Associate - Duke and Bobmanuel LLP
01.2023 - 04.2024
Associate - Cherut Chamber
01.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Associate - Sunesis Legal Practitioner
01.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Officer - Flashfame Digitizers Limited
Corporate Secretary & Compliance Officer - Addicto Clothing Limited
Nigerian Law School Kano - Barrister at Law (B.L),
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba(AAUA) - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B),
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