PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A member of the Nigerian Bar Association with professional experience as a compliance officer and in representing corporate entities and government agencies in litigations. Well-versed in addressing and communicating recommendations to management on high-risk legal matters.

EDUCATION

University of Lagos Ongoing

Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD)

Nigerian Law School 2015

Barrister at Law (B.L)

University of Ilorin 2012

Bachelor of Law (LL.B)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Nigerian Bar Association Corporate Affairs Commission

Member Accredited Agent

SKILLS

Legal writing Regulatory compliance Risk management

Case analysis Legal research Corporate and securities law

Microsoft Office Dispute resolution Excellent communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Difigland Partners Senior Associate 2016 – Present

Currently acting as the head of commercial and criminal litigation in charge of case management and law office administration.

Represent the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria in various civil matters such as obtaining orders related to freezing accounts that are into illegal activities and matters such as the recovery of assets.

Prepare court processes such as the writ of summons, claims originating motions, petitions, written addresses, and affidavits on behalf of various clients involving civil and criminal matters.

Successfully commence and complete commercial and banking suits at the Court of Appeal, National Industrial Court, Federal High Court, and State High Court, as a lead counsel to Federal Government Agencies.

Negotiate on behalf of various clients in respect of commercial disputes, and debt recovery particularly through alternative dispute resolution to avoid litigation.

Ensure that parties in some court cases resolve their dispute outside court.

Draft and interpret complex commercial agreements in support of several business initiatives.

Ensure billing responsibilities are discharged properly and in a timely manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Continued

Difigland Partners Senior Associate 2016 – Present

Other responsibilities and achievements at Difigland Partners include:

Ensure that companies file their annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission and conduct statutory meetings and company resolutions.

Ensure companies pay and file their company income tax, value added tax and capital gain tax with the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Conduct regulatory compliance for various clients with regulatory bodies such as obtaining license certificates from special control units against money laundering certificates among others.

Give a legal opinion about various statutory regulatory compliance to various clients.

Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding clients’ business decisions and operations.

Review and advise various clients on the legal implications of internal policies and create alternative policies or improve existing policies and procedures.

Prepare and review various commercial agreements such as joint venture agreements, memorandum of understanding, and partnership agreements.

Successfully recovered premises for clients through the effective use of the tenancy laws.

Provide legal advisory opinion for small enterprises that are trying to expand their businesses.

Salihu Adebayo and Co. Legal Counsel 2015 – 2016

Successfully resolved double taxation leveled on clients by state and local governments.

Prepared and filed court processes for proceedings in the various courts.

Successfully secured the bail and release of clients from various law enforcement agencies.

Prepared and reviewed written agreements between clients and their business partners.

Analyzed and drafted legal documents such as debentures, deeds, power of attorney, and sundry agreements for corporate clients and government agencies.

Acted as a proxy for clients in their company meetings.

Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Yusuf Ali and Co. Extern 2010 – 2012

Performed quality research and legal drafting for the firm.

Reviewed case laws and ensured that the legal documents of the firm maintained confidentiality.

Assisted in taking records of all cases handled by the firm.

Ensured that annual returns and share certificates are prepared and filed with relevant authorities.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Assisted in the release of two male prisoners awaiting trial in a State correctional service.

Rendered pro-bono services to the less privileged.

Received an award for excellence at the Liberty Chambers of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Served as the General Secretary of Legal Aids Group (a non-profit organization).

REFEREES

Available on request.

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