Oluwagbemi Banke is an associate at 24 Law Chambers. She is a highly motivated, resourceful and hardworking legal practitioner. She is result driven and dedicated to continuous self-improvement. She is adept in Corporate and Commercial Law, Litigation and Advocacy and Property Law but not limited to them.
She obtained her Bachelors of Law degree in 2017 from Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko and graduated from the Nigerian Law School in 2018 with a second class upper. Prior to joining the law firm, she had interned in other reputable firms.
Her interests include volunteering, strategic games and she has proficiency in Legal drafting and Legal Research.
Christiana IfeoluwaRonke Adebisi is an associate at 24 Law Chambers. Prior to joining 24Law in 2017, she was a legal intern at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Abuja-Nigeria between 2015 and 2016 (during her National Youth Service), and an Intern at various Law firms in the years 2012 and 2013 before she graduated from the university.
Christiana has experience in Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Law and Oil and Gas Law. She obtained her B.L. from the Nigerian Law School (Abuja-Nigeria) in 2016 and her LLB from Afe Babalola University, Ekiti-Nigeria in 2014.
Emeka is a creative and very innovative legal practitioner. He has diverse experience and skills in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, transaction advisory and regulatory compliance. His practice focus is in information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, company formation and restructuring, immigration, energy regulation and maritime.
He is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK and the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus where he obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) respectively. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Godwin Abarike is a dedicated legal practitioner with profound interest in litigation. His handling of both civil and criminal cases show him to be a competent and ardent lawyer. He is also very competent in corporate restructurings as well as in the real estate and debt recovery sectors.
He graduated from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria with a Second Class (Upper Division) law degree. He also holds a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Temilade is a thoroughbred professional. She holds her LLB from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Her deep understanding of Law with an ability to simplify complex issues combine to distinguish her among peers. Since her call to the Nigerian Bar in 2002, she has been consistent in delivering innovative and long-lasting solutions to clients’ needs.
Temilade prefers general corporate practice and commercial law and is vastly experienced in company formations (local and foreign), tax consultation, and Immigration. She is an asset to any team with which she may be involved as she is dedicated, innovative and quite persuasive.
She is a member of the International Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Sopakiritewas called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. His experience spans across dispute resolution, taxation, management of real estate, preparation of property and other transactional documentation, intellectual property, corporate & commercial practice as well as company secretarial work. He has represented several clients including companies in the oil & gas industry, banking industry and high net worth individuals.
Sopakirite obtained his LL.B degree from Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria in 2002 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He holds a practice diploma in International Business Organisation from the International Bar Association and also has a certificate on General Intellectual Property Course from the World Intellectual Property Organisation.
Sopakirite has a keen interest in the establishment and growth of businesses and has in consequence done a lot of work with Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), giving advice and such other professional services required by such organisations. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Coming from a long line of lawyers including a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, David is a skilled advocate and transactional lawyer. He has acted for a variety of clients including but not limited to financial institutions, corporate clients (local and international) and several others.
David has carved a niche for himself as commercial litigator in the areas of banking, maritime law, banking, real estate and property law, insolvency, recoveries and mortgages, employment and criminal law spanning the three tiers of the superior courts of record in Nigeria. As an avid litigator concerned with social justice and expanding the frontiers of the law, David recently broke through the impregnable jurisdictional limitation placed on appeals against judgments of the National Industrial Court which is a Court of first instance and successfully overturned the judgment. He similarly successfully overturned death sentences handed out to two innocent teenagers on allegations of armed robbery as part of the pro bono programme of the Firm. He was also part of the prosecution team that successfully prosecuted and obtained a jail sentence for a former Chief Executive Officer of a major MDA in the maritime sector.
Prior tothe establishment of the Firm, David cut his teeth under seasoned and reputable leading firms in Nigeria and represented several multinational companies, Industry Regulators and organisations.David graduated from the University of Benin in 2000 and was called to the Bar in 2003. He remains a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Mr. B. J. Bulama is a highly innovative and commercially-oriented lawyer with cognate experience in the legal, energy, transactional, compliance, policy and corporate environments in both the United Kingdom and the Nigerian jurisdictions. He holds an LL.M in Petroleum Law and Policy from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, University of Dundee, UK. He also holds an LL.B (Hons) (2.1) from University of Jos, Nigeria and BL (2.1) from the Nigerian Law School respectively. Upon qualifying as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria he lectured briefly at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria and subsequently practised law as a Legal Counsel/Associate in the Law Firm of Kayode (SAN) & Co. in Abuja, Nigeria before proceeding to the University of Dundee for his Post-Graduate studies. He was until his voluntary resignation in February, 2013 a Contracts Manager with SSE Plc, United Kingdom (UK’s 2nd largest energy company).
With 17 years post-call/qualification experience as a lawyer, he is a member of many professional bodies, both national and international. He is a Graduate Member of Energy Institute, London; Member of Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN); Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK; Member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Member of Young International Arbitration Group of the London Court of International Arbitration as well as Graduate Member of the Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Mr. Bulama is currently a Doctoral student at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
His areas of specialty and interests include (but not limited) to Litigation, Commercial Arbitration, Debt Recovery, Negotiation and Management of Energy/Power and Oil & Gas Transactions, Regulatory Compliance, Due Diligence, Project Finance and Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Policy Advisory, etc. He has attended several international seminars and courses and has written a number of academic Papers/Articles.
Mr. Bulama is married and enjoys traveling, reading, playing squash, table tennis and meeting new people
Emonye graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2001 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He obtained his LLM in Construction Law from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2013. He is a notary public of Nigeria.
Emonye’s experience includes work in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His practice covers both trial and appellate courts. He has been involved in several notable and complex cases several of which he was co-opted by other lawyers (including senior advocates) for his ability to navigate through complex legal issues and proffer comparatively easy yet robust solutions.
In addition to the practice as a litigator, Adekwu is a particularly competent transactional lawyer. He has acted as a solicitor in respect of corporate restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions, asset purchases, debt negotiation, etc. He is also an arbitrator, so qualified by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK and Nigerian branches), the International Bar Association, the Nigerian Bar Association, Lincoln’s Inn and the Bar of England and Wales. He plays golf, chess and basketball.
His experience includes but is not limited to:
The litigation of serious disputes in various sectors (e.g. election petitions, commercial practice, criminal law etc.) which includes the development of strategy, the drafting and or review of court processes, advocacy in all superior courts in Nigeria, etc.
Advising an IOC in relation to corporate restructurings in Nigeria particularly in relation to divestment of assets, voluntary winding up of subsidiaries, etc.
Acted as liquidator, pursuant to a voluntary winding up resolution, of a joint venture company based in Lagos with commercial interests in Abuja, Jos and Nasarrawa
Advising the United States Embassy Abuja in relation to both acquisition and divestment of property, compliance with local Nigerian Laws in terms of employment (adhoc and permanent), remuneration, retirement schemes viz a viz the Vienna Conventions (i.e. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties)
Advising the holder of an OML with regards to its funding requirements in relation to its operations in Nigeria. Further advised the OML holder in relation to its restructuring needs (equity and debt) for the purpose of receiving further foreign investment.
Periodically represents and or advices the Securities and Exchange Commission in relation to the interpretation and or enforcement of the provisions of the Investments and Securities Act
Advised and drafted comprehensive shareholders agreement towards introducing and instilling international best corporate governance procedures in the management of a public company and ensuring an amicable resolution to various conflicts of interests (and litigation) hitherto existing
Acted for the Asset Management Corporation in relation to the enforcement of personal guarantees given by directors of private company in respect of the qualifying loan (or “EBA”)
Acted for the FGN and others in various matters in court pertaining to debt recovery, restructuring, etc.
Acted for the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) i.e. agency responsible for privatization programme in Nigeria, in various privatization matters.
Advised a commercial bank in relation to the acquisition of an insurance company including conducting due diligence, preparation of Acquisition Agreement, organising completion Board meeting, preparing resolutions and other transfer documents and dealing with post completion compliance issues.
Involvement in both private placement and public issue of shares of a commercial bank in 2006.
Involvement in international acquisitions of companies, oversea solicitors work and negotiation of international management agreements and other transactions between 2012 to 2015.
Adviser to Panel of Arbitrators in relation to arbitration in respect a contract between the Federal Government of Nigeria and a contractor pertaining to the acquisition of military weapons and special training of Nigerian soldiers.
Counsel (team member) in respect of arbitral proceedings presently ongoing at the LCIA, London.
Negotiation and preparation of joint venture agreement, technical and other service contracts, shareholders agreements, distributorship agreement, building contract etc.
Preparation of banking security documents, trust deeds, mortgage, debentures, leasehold agreement, power of attorney etc.
Registration of trademarks, patents, designs and inventions.
Company formation, preparation of documents for incorporation, secured business permits, expatriate quotas, allocation of approved status, pioneer status, etc
