Olusegun Akeju is an Associate at the firm, with a core interest in Dispute Resolution, taxation, and Labour Law practice.
He is a prolific researcher with a keen interest in raising jurisprudential discourses that propel the frontiers of legal epistemology. This snowballs into providing insightful and out-of-the-box legal dispositions that are valuable to clients.
Akeju is known for crafting innovative strategies that lead to favourable outcomes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. His expertise in Taxation law ensures clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with precision and compliance.
He has a strong command of Labour Law, offering counsel and representation in employment disputes, ensuring the protection of clients’ rights, and advising on compliance with labour regulations.
Additionally, he has honed his skills in institutional and personnel management, accumulating substantial experience in these areas.
Expertise
- Participated in high-profile commercial dispute resolution matters.
- Provided legal representation and advisory services in multimillion-dollar transactional conflicts.
- Represented a leading financial institution in financial claims worth more than $1.3 Billion.
- Represented and advised a multinational oil company in oil spill matters of over N50 Billion claims.
- Provided tax advisory, representation and opinion for reputable clients with national and international business reach.
- Several legal representations and advisory services in labour disputes involving leading organisations in Nigeria and Africa.
- Part of the Mediation Team that resolved a banking dispute worth more than N600 Million claims.
Education
- LL.B. University of Ibadan
- B.L. Nigerian Law School
Membership
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Associate, Nigerian Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Associate, Nigerian Institute of Management
