Muyiwa Esan is a seasoned Partner at Olumide Sofowora LP with significant experience advising clients in commercial litigation, competition law, corporate governance, and specialised transactions. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has been instrumental in managing high-profile disputes across the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, as well as arbitration and regulatory advisory matters.
His career spans leadership roles in respected Nigerian law firms and corporate legal departments, including Strachan Partners and Kunle Kalejaye SAN & Co. Muyiwa brings a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight, delivering tailored legal solutions to clients in the energy, finance, construction, and corporate sectors.
He has acted under the fiat of Attorneys General on appellate matters, represented state governments in complex disputes, and negotiated high-value commercial transactions. Beyond his corporate and litigation work, Muyiwa remains committed to public interest advocacy—providing pro bono defence to indigent inmates facing capital offences.
LL.M., International Commercial Law– Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen (2010)
B.L., Nigerian Law School, Lagos
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• LeadCounsel in wrongful termination litigation against Nigeria Ropes Plc at the National Industrial Court.
• Co-Lead Counsel in a landmark commercial dispute against AMCON, with successful representation at the Court of Appeal.
• Lead Counsel in enforcement of fundamental human rights suits against the EFCCat the Federal High Court.
• Represented Nigerian States in appellate matters under the Attorney General’s fiat.
• Provided pro bono representation for indigent prisoners convicted of capital offences.
• Negotiated multi-million-naira debt settlements with AMCON on behalf of clients.
• Advised multinational and local companies on joint ventures, acquisition financing, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Drafted and reviewed high-value commercial agreements, including multi-million-dollar Debt Purchase Agreements involving Stanbic IBTC.
• Represented clients in property litigation, commercial disputes, and corporate shareholding matters.
• Nigerian BarAssociation (NBA)
• Maritime LawAssociation– Corporate Member
• Contributor, Getting the Deal Through: Acquisition Financing (2013, 2016 Editions)
• Contributor, Upskill Initiative’s “Upskill Curricula for Teacher Development” (2025)
• English (Fluent)
• Nigerian Pidgin English (Fluent)
• Yoruba(Fluent)
