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Olumide Oyewole

Executive Director/Executive Vice President

Nigeria Operations

Senior Partner, Andrias & Co. (Legal Practitioners)
Legal Innovator | Corporate Commercial Specialist | Dispute Resolution Expert

Professional Summary

Olumide Oyewole is an accomplished legal professional with over two and half decades of experience in corporate commercial law, litigation, and dispute resolution. As the Senior Partner in Andrias & Co., a full-service commercial law firm established in 2010, Olumide leads a team of legal experts dedicated to providing innovative and precedent-setting solutions to diverse clients. His exceptional leadership and expertise in compliance, risk management, and legal strategy have positioned the firm as a trusted partner for clients navigating complex legal landscapes.

Olumide’s extensive career spans several prestigious law firms in Nigeria, where he held roles ranging from Junior Associate to Associate Partner. During this time, he gained significant experience in litigation, arbitration, corporate transactions, banking, insurance, energy, natural resources, capital market & company secretarial services, real estate, and intellectual property law. His practical approach to legal challenges and commitment to excellence make him a leader in his field.

Areas of Expertise

Olumide possesses deep expertise across a wide range of legal disciplines, including:

  • Litigation & Arbitration: Representation in civil and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, torts, employment law, and intellectual property disputes, in both trial and appellate courts
  • Corporate Commercial Practice: Advisory and transactional services in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, private placements, and corporate restructuring
  • Banking and Finance: Counsel on complex financial transactions, debt recovery, and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Energy and Natural Resources Law: Expertise in energy purchase agreements, mining law, and BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) contracts
  • Real Estate & Property Law: Legal advisory for property acquisition, lease negotiations, and real estate finance
  • Capital Markets: Drafting and negotiating equity and bond issuance agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks
  • Intellectual Property: Counsel on copyright, trademarks, and patent law, ensuring clients’ intellectual assets are protected

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B): Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria (1997)
  • Barrister at Law (BL): Nigerian Law School (2000)

Certifications and Professional Development

  • Frequent attendee of local and international legal conferences on corporate law, dispute resolution, and compliance
  • Member of the Nigerian Bar Association

Professional Philosophy

Olumide is committed to delivering exceptional legal services that align with clients’ business objectives. He prioritizes a collaborative approach, emphasizing innovative and cost-effective strategies to resolve disputes and mitigate risks.

Personal Interests

Olumide enjoys mentoring young legal professionals, participating in thought leadership initiatives, and contributing to legal reform efforts when not practicing law. He is also passionate about exploring emerging corporate governance and dispute-resolution trends.

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