Apart from the drafting of legal documentation and offering legal advice in our practice areas, lawyers in the Firm have appeared and continue to prosecute and defend cases in many Divisions of the Federal and States High Courts on matters relating to Admiralty and Maritime Law, Industrial, Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking and Insurance Law, Intellectual Property Law, Energy and Natural Resources Law, and have also successfully registered Judgments obtained in Foreign Jurisdictions in the said Courts.
We have also appeared and still have several cases pending in the Federal and States High Courts including but not limited to Lagos State, Oyo State, Ogun State, Ondo State, Edo State, Rivers State, Plateau State and Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory as well as in several Divisions of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court on matters relating to Corporate and Commercial Law (Banking, Insurance, Commercial Transactions generally – Sale of Goods, Hire Purchase, Breach of Contracts, Recovery of Debts etc.), Land Law, Employment Law, Defamation Law, Domestic or Family Law Matters – Probate/ Administration of Estates, Divorce, Maintenance of Spouse, Custody of Children etc., Landlord and Tenant Matters etc.
To provide exceptional, principled and market-leading legal advisory and advocacy services — acting as a trusted partner and strategic counsel for our clients, and upholding fair justice, integrity and excellence in everything we do.
To be recognised as Nigeria’s foremost full-service law firm delivering innovative legal solutions, shaping best practice in the profession and contributing meaningfully to the advancement of justice, commerce and society.
We act in matters of admiralty & maritime law, industrial, corporate and commercial law, banking and insurance, intellectual property, energy & natural resources, land, employment, family law, landlord & tenant issues, and more.
Founded in 1989 by the distinguished Olumide Sofowora, SAN, Olumide Sofowora LP is a full-service law firm committed to delivering sophisticated, responsive and ethical legal solutions to a diverse range of clients — both in Nigeria and across international jurisdictions. With more than three decades of continuous service, the firm has built a reputation as a pillar of justice, fairness and corporate integrity.
Our strength rests in the depth and variety of experience across the firm’s lawyers, and in our dedication to providing each client with personalized attention, proactive legal insight and business-aligned counsel. Over the years we have nurtured and trained over 50 lawyers who now practise with the same high culture of ethics, professionalism and commitment to results that characterises the firm.
We adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct, transparency and honesty in all matters.
We commit to delivering outstanding results, timely responsiveness and superior client experience.
Client-Centred Partnership – We view our clients as partners: we listen, engage proactively, tailor our advice and become part of the team.
We continuously develop our expertise, anticipate change, adopt global best-practice and apply it to our clients’ benefit.
We remain true to our founding purpose: to be a pillar of justice and fairness, promoting access to rights and due process for everyone.
We invest in our people, cultivate a culture of mentorship and continuous learning, and encourage teamwork, accountability and mutual respect.
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