Damilola Oladeji

Associate

Professional Summery

Damilola Oladeji is an Associate with Olumide Sofowora LP, where she advises and represents both domestic and international clients in a diverse range of contentious matters. Since joining the Firm in March 2022, she has built a strong reputation for her meticulous legal research, high-quality written advocacy, and dedication to effective client representation.

Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2016, Damilola’s practice covers Family Law, Land and Property Law, Civil Litigation, and Corporate/Commercial Law. Her work spans dispute resolution, regulatory compliance support, and strategic advisory services for clients across multiple sectors. She is known for her strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a calm, solution-driven approach to complex legal problems.

Practice Areas

Family Law • Land/Property Law • Civil Litigation • Corporate/Commercial Law

Educational Qualification

LL.B.
B.L., Nigerian Law School

Representative Experience

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• Represented a private client in a contentious land dispute, contributing to a favourable judgment at the High Court.
• Acted as counsel in multiple civil litigation matters involving breach of contract, employment disputes, and tort claims.
• Advised a Nigerian corporate entity on regulatory compliance and corporate governance issues.
• Assisted in the preparation and prosecution of family law matters, including divorce, custody, and maintenance proceedings.
• Supported litigation strategy and legal research for commercial matters before various superior courts of record.

Professional Affiliation

• Nigerian BarAssociation (NBA)
• Student Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)

Languages

• English (Fluent)

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