Victor Ogude, SAN is a seasoned litigator. Mr. Ogude regularly represents the firm’s variety of commercial and maritime clients in contentious matters at both trial and appellate courts across the country.

Following his dedication, he was conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2022.

Victor is a highly regarded legal practitioner with specialty in Commercial litigation, Admiralty, Shipping, Debt Recovery, Insolvency, Media & Communications, Labour & Employment, Banking & Finance.

As a seasoned lawyer with a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence, Abiola Ogundare, in over 2 decades of dedicated experience in the legal field, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across multiple areas of law, including corporate commercial, family law, taxation, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Abiola, a certified and professional Mediator, is a member of the Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association, a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria as well as a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Kehinde earned his LL.B. with Honors from the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. Following the successful completion of his legal education, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010, marking his qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. His expertise spans litigation and dispute resolution, where he has developed a comprehensive practice representing clients in diverse and complex legal matters.

Temitope consistently brings efficiency and competence to bear in varying fields of law practice. He also deploys his dispute resolution skill in transactional legal work, proactively ensuring that disputes do not ensue, as well as being mindful of preserving clients’ interests even during the most contentious legal issues.

His specialized areas include Asset Management, Debt Recovery, Receivership, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation. He has also done considerable work in Property Law, Land Matters, Banking and Credit Transactions and representing clients in various agencies of Government.

Emeka Unachukwu is a highly committed lawyer engaged in the firm and whose extensive practice cuts across maritime, Corporate, Property and Commercial Practice.

He has advised on business transactions, interpretation of local and international contract documents and has actively spearheaded incorporation of various companies and registration of instruments under Nigerian Law.

Emeka provides Arbitration and litigation services.

Gift is a highly skilled legal practitioner who skillfully combines intelligence and practicality to comprehend and fulfill clients’ needs.

She possesses a remarkable ability to simplify intricate challenges into straightforward, actionable solutions. Her extensive experience encompasses various litigation and dispute resolution cases, during which she has represented both local and international clients in numerous courts of record within Nigeria.

With a wealth of experience in criminal litigation, Gift frequently represents clients in high-profile criminal matters, including drug-related offenses involving vessels, crew members, shipowners, and charterers, all the way up to the Appellate Courts.

Additionally, Gift has provided advice and representation in maritime and shipping claims, employment relations (including cross-border matters), aviation, debt recovery, secured credit transactions, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and government agency relations.

Gift is a reliable team player whose dedication and expertise are invaluable to the Firm.

Buchi is an Associate in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice group. He is a highly skilled and versatile legal scholar with published articles in Energy Law, Natural Gas Law (a sub-discipline of Oil & Gas Law), and Taxation of Petroleum Shipping Companies.

As a contemporary metropolitan lawyer, Buchi advises clients in a wide range of areas, including Tech Law, Project Financing, Refinancing, and Maritime Tax. He also represents the firm’s local and international clients in corporate commercial matters, corporate governance, and high-profile dispute resolution. These areas include debt recovery, capital markets, collision claims in maritime law, and other specialized matters.

He enjoys playing golf when he is not lawyering.

Precious is an enthusiastic lawyer in the firm’s litigation department driven by a desire to attain excellence.

She consistently brings efficiency and competence to bear in varying fields of law practice. Her areas of interest cut across civil and commercial litigation, criminal litigation and intellectual property law.

She also has keen interest in dispute resolution.

Janet is a qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong background in financial management, internal control, and taxation. She possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills, with a proven track record of delivering accurate and timely financial solutions.

As a dedicated and detail-oriented secretary with years of experience, She excels in managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and ensuring seamless office operations. With strong organizational and communication skills, she supports the team by maintaining efficiency, handling correspondence, and fostering a professional work environment.

With a background in peace and conflict resolution, her growing expertise in tech-driven solutions which complements her administrative expertise and a commitment to professional development, she contributes to the company’s success in innovative ways.