With exceptional legal skills and a solution-focused approach, Olamide Oyetayo has a proven track record of simplifying complex issues and exceeding client expectations. His expertise across commercial transactions and dispute resolution makes him a valuable partner for finding creative solutions.
As lead partner at Olamide Oyetayo & Co., Olamide leverages his industry knowledge and legal acumen to provide clients with strategic advice and support on major deals. He has handled notable transactions across diverse sectors, enhancing each one through tailored solutions that advance client interests.
In dispute resolution, Olamide helps clients access justice through thoughtful advocacy and resolution. Clients benefit from his extensive litigation experience and skill in arbitration, mediation, and other alternatives to court.
He is Passionate about both transactions and disputes, Olamide is driven to obtain the best outcomes for his clients. He founded his firm to provide exemplary service across these complementary practices.
Outside of the law, Olamide enjoys staying active through sports like football, table tennis, and swimming. He also spends time reading to further broaden his perspective. His diverse interests and dedication make Olamide a truly distinguished legal practitioner.
Bar Qualification
- Admitted to the Nigerian Bar
Education
- Afe Babalola University (LL.B)
- The Nigerian Law School, BL
Associations
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, Nigerian Bar Section on Business Law
- Association Employment and Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria (ELLAN)
- Lagos Court of Arbitration
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Notable Cases & Transactions
- Advising Messers Seth James & Company Ltd, a real Estate and Construction firm on its Joint Venture agreements with companies & individuals.
- Advised Clearstone Engineering Ltd, a Canadian Environmental Engineering firm on its $1 million investment and Property acquisition in Nigeria.
- Advising and representing a Nigerian company in arbitration proceedings arising from shareholder-related disputes
- Advising and representing a Microfinance bank in disputes on excessive withholding tax demands by a State Government tax authority.
- He has advised several companies on business startup and he successfully led several corporate due diligence reviews in Nigeria.
- He was part of the team that prosecuted the fuel Subsidy Scam for the Federal government of Nigeria.
- Advising Corona Systems Management on its corporate governance policies
- He has represented Clients before the Nigerian courts at all levels.
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