Philip Ejor Tagbo, Esq

Partner

Employment Date: July, 2008

Call to Bar Year: 2006

Professional Summery

Philip Ejor Tagbo, Esq. is a seasoned litigator and Partner at Olumide Sofowora LP, where he has built a distinguished career over more than a decade of legal practice. Joining the Firm in 2008 as an Associate, he rose through the ranks through a combination of outstanding advocacy, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to client service.

Philip has a proven track record in handling complex and high-profile matters before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, numerous Divisions of the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court, and various State High Courts. His broad litigation portfolio covers commercial disputes, constitutional litigation, property matters, contractual claims, and multi-party civil disputes.

Renowned for his thorough preparation, persuasive courtroom presence, and mastery of legal drafting, Philip approaches every brief with strategic depth and analytical rigor. His professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that diligent preparation and going the extra mile provide a competitive advantage in legal practice

Practice Areas

Litigation • Legal Drafting • Appellate Advocacy • Commercial & Civil Disputes

Educational Qualification

  • LL.B, University of Benin
  • B.L, Nigerian Law School (Abuja Campus)

Representative Experience

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  • Appeared as counsel before the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appellate matters involving complex legal and constitutional issues.
  • Represented clients in commercial and civil disputes across multiple jurisdictions in Nigeria.
  • Successfully argued appeals before several Divisions of the Court of Appeal.
  • Drafted and settled a wide range of originating processes, appellate briefs, motions, and legal opinions for corporate and individual clients.
  • Provided strategic litigation advisory services to support trial and appellate teams in high-stakes disputes

Professional Affiliation

  • Nigerian BarAssociation (NBA)

Publications

  • Co-authored: “COVID-19 and the Future of Commercial Litigation in Nigeria” (with Olumide Sofowora, SAN), July 2020

Languages

  • English
  • Igbo

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