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OUR DISTINCT VALUE
We are a leading full-service Nigerian law firm consistently commended for our ability to handle and resolve complex and sophisticated matters in the simplest and most efficient manner. We understand that our clients need solutions, so we cut the legalese and go straight to the point. Our clients trust us to work within the confines of the law to ensure a speedy and cost-effective resolution of their matters.
What We Do
We have over 35 years’ experience advising a broad spectrum of clients on diverse areas of law and in different sectors of the Nigerian economy particularly oil & gas; financial services; transport and logistics; manufacturing and FMCGs; and infrastructure. We are especially noted for our policy advisory services to several government agencies and international development organizations operating in Nigeria. In this regard, we assist development organizations in developing concept notes and proposals; organizing, coordinating and facilitating inception and stakeholders’ meetings; and preparing framework documents. We are also reputed as a leading Nigerian law firm on anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering matters given our extensive collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). We have a rapidly expanding commercial practice particularly in the financial services and oil & gas sectors. We are also reputed as a leading dispute resolution law firm in Nigeria and to this end, we have handled several high-value and high-profile litigation and arbitration matters.
Recent News & Events
OLUWEMIMO OGUNDE SAN WILL BE LEADING A MENTORING SESSION AT THE 10 TH ANNUAL RCCG LEGAL OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE
Our firm is committed to mentoring lawyers that can contribute to the overall development of the Nigerian legal profession. In light of this commitment, please join our Principal Counsel, Oluwemimo Ogunde SAN, as he leads one of the mentoring sessions during the Annual RCCG Legal Officers’ Conference for 2019. He will be hosted by the RCCG National Legal Adviser, Mrs. Titi Adegbile. The Legal Officers’ Conference is the largest gathering of barristers and solicitors who render professional legal services in multiple capacities to the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The theme for this year’s conference is “Next Levels for the Multi-tasking Lawyer”..
ADEKUNBI OGUNDE WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE IBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 TAKING PLACE IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Our Senior Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, will be speaking during the Young Lawyers’ Committee session
at the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2019 taking place from 22 nd - 27 th September 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. The Session takes places on 26th September 2019 (11:15am-12:30pm) on the topic: “I know that I know nothing: lessons to lawyers”.
ADEKUNBI OGUNDE WILL BE ATTENDING THE FUNDED AFRICA ARBITRATION ACADEMY 2019 IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.
We congratulate our Senior Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, on being selected on a highly competitive basis for the funded Africa Arbitration Academy set to hold in London in June 2019. The 2019 cohort of the Africa Arbitration Academy is a representation of 15 countries in Africa. At Wemimo Ogunde & Co, we actively seek ways to develop our people and build expertise. We are glad that this is another opportunity to strengthen the firm’s rapidly growing Arbitration practice. Well done, Adekunbi.
OLUWEMIMO OGUNDE SAN WILL BE DELIVERING THE 3RD FACULTY OF LAW PUBLIC LECTURE AT THE AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY, OYO STATE.
Please join our Principal Counsel, Oluwemimo Ogunde SAN, as he delivers the 3rd Faculty of Law Public Lecture at the Ajayi Crowther University on the 27 th of May 2019. He will be hosted by the Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Rt. Revd. Professor Dapo Asaju as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Oladipo O. Sholanke. The theme of the lecture is “The Legal Profession in Nigeria:
Business or Service”.
ADEKUNBI OGUNDE WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE 21 ST COMMONWEALTH LAW CONFERENCE IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Our Senior Legal Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, will be speaking during one of the sessions at the 21 st
Commonwealth Law Conference taking place from 8 th to 12 th April 2019 in Livingstone, Zambia. The
Commonwealth Law Conference is hosted by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in conjunction
with the Law Association of Zambia. The theme for the Conference is “The Rule of Law in Retreat?
Challenges for the Modern Commonwealth”.
Our Senior Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, speaking during one of the session at the Annual Conference of the IBA 2019.
Our Senior Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, will be speaking during the Young Lawyers’ Committee session
at the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2019 taking place from 22 nd - 27 th September 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. The Session takes places on 26th September 2019 (11:15am-12:30pm) on the topic: “I know that I know nothing: lessons to lawyers”.
ADEKUNBI OGUNDE WILL BE ATTENDING THE FUNDED AFRICA ARBITRATION ACADEMY 2019 IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.
We congratulate our Senior Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, on being selected on a highly competitive basis for the funded Africa Arbitration Academy set to hold in London in June 2019. The 2019 cohort of the Africa Arbitration Academy is a representation of 15 countries in Africa. At Wemimo Ogunde & Co, we actively seek ways to develop our people and build expertise. We are glad that this is another opportunity to strengthen the firm’s rapidly growing Arbitration practice. Well done, Adekunbi.
OLUWEMIMO OGUNDE SAN WILL BE DELIVERING THE 3RD FACULTY OF LAW PUBLIC LECTURE AT THE AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY, OYO STATE.
Please join our Principal Counsel, Oluwemimo Ogunde SAN, as he delivers the 3rd Faculty of Law Public Lecture at the Ajayi Crowther University on the 27 th of May 2019. He will be hosted by the Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Rt. Revd. Professor Dapo Asaju as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Oladipo O. Sholanke. The theme of the lecture is “The Legal Profession in Nigeria:
Business or Service”.
ADEKUNBI OGUNDE WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE 21 ST COMMONWEALTH LAW CONFERENCE IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Our Senior Legal Counsel, Adekunbi Ogunde, will be speaking during one of the sessions at the 21 st
Commonwealth Law Conference taking place from 8 th to 12 th April 2019 in Livingstone, Zambia. The
Commonwealth Law Conference is hosted by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in conjunction
with the Law Association of Zambia. The theme for the Conference is “The Rule of Law in Retreat?
Challenges for the Modern Commonwealth”.
President Mohammadu Buhari Gives Assent To The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Bll – Effect On Mergers & Acquisitions In Nigeria
On February 6th 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill which repealed certain sections of the Investment and Securities Act 2007 namely sections 118- 128 (excluding section 121(1) (d)) of the ISA 2007. Based on the statement issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the effect of this repeal on merger transactions is that SEC will no longer be involved with mergers between private companies but will now be restricted to mergers involving public companies and change in the shareholding of capital market operators.
Resources & Publications
MANDATORY PRO BONO
SHOULD PRACTICE RULES AND/OR BAR ASSOCIATIONS MAKE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES MANDATORY FOR LAWYERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION? The task of making pro bono mandatory for lawyers is by no means a straightforward one. The issue
RETHINKING NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC SYSTEM- SHOULD WE BE A CAPITALIST OR SOCIALIST ECONOMY OR PERHAPS A MIXED ECONOMY?
Capitalism can be defined as an economic system where ownership of the means of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise) is concentrated in the hands of private individuals. Conversely, a socialist system can be viewed
THE KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM IN COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
The choice of a dispute resolution mechanism in a commercial contract is not as straightforward as parties like to often imagine. It requires a careful analysis of the various factors which may have a potential
THE CITIZENSHIP QUESTION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA
Of all the socio-political problems in Nigeria, the problem of corruption appears to be the most perennial and complex. There have been various attempts to tackle this hydra-headed problem which attempts gained momentum in 1999
CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE (CIVIL PROCEDURE) RULES 2019
The Lagos State Judiciary recently introduced a new High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019 (hereinafter referred to as the “2019 Rules”) which came into effect on January 31st 2019. It also issued
Public Interest and Privilege in the Relationship between Lawyers and Clients
The adversarial nature of the administration of justice has of necessity engrafted the lawyer as an important participant in it. The lawyer is like a sphinx-a mysterious phenomenon with a woman’s head and a lion’s