Team
The legal team at Babajide Koku & Co. are well-supported by a dependable team of legal clerks and other administrative and support staff. Together, the entire Firm is committed to diligence in the work that we do and to a friendly and amiable workplace culture.
- Mr. Babajide Koku, SAN
- Mr. Victor Ogude
- Mr. Toheeb Ipaye
- Mr. Udoka Ezeobi
- Oyinkan Koku-Bazuaye
- Femi Adenitire
- Ezinne Ayeni
- Anu Babalola
- Abdullahi Olosunmade
- Paschalmary Chimezie
Mr. Babajide Koku, SAN is well renowned for his expertise in maritime law and complex litigation matters, a number of which have been finally determined by the Nigerian Supreme Court. Mr. Koku SAN also has a wealth of experience advising on domestic & international trade, banking & securities, economic & financial crime, asset acquisitions and divestments, and other commercial corporate-commercial matters.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) (LL. B 1980)
- Nigerian Law School (B. L 1981)
- Institute of Maritime Law, University of Southampton.
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Nigerian Maritime Law Association
A very seasoned litigator, Mr. Ogude regularly represents the Firm’s variety of corporate-commercial and maritime clients in contentious matters at both trial and appellate courts across the country.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Bendel State University, Ekpoma (now Ambrose Alli University (LL. B 1992)
- Nigerian Law School (B. L 1993)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Nigerian Maritime Law Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (LL.B, 2005)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L, 2006)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Unversity, Awka, Anambra State (LL. B, 2008)
- Nigerian Law School (B. L 2009)
- Currently a Master’s degree student at the University of Port Harcourt, Choba
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr. Babajide Koku, SAN is well renowned for his expertise in maritime law and complex litigation matters, a number of which have been finally determined by the Nigerian Supreme Court. Mr. Koku SAN also has a wealth of experience advising on domestic & international trade, banking & securities, economic & financial crime, asset acquisitions and divestments, and other commercial corporate-commercial matters.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (LL. B, 2005)
- Nigerian Law School (B. L, 2007)
- University of Lagos (LL.M, 2015)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Nigerian Maritime Law Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Lagos State University, Ojo (L.L.B, 2013)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L, 2015)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Imo State University (LL. B 2013)
- Nigerian Law School (B. L 2015)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (in view)
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (LL.B, 2005)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L, 2006)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (LL.B, 2005)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L, 2006)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
Mr Toheeb Ipaye is well versed in matters related to banking law & securities, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, taxation and other corporate-commercial disputes, regularly representing such cases at trial and appellate courts. He is currently studying International Business Law at the University of London.
Associations
- Chairman of the Maritime Committee – Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association.
- He has also served as the Chairman of the Section of Legal Practice.
- Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Disciplinary Committee Panel ‘B’ for Lagos State.
- A member of the national Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (LL.B, 2005)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L, 2006)
Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association
