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Adu Tofunmi

@adutofunmi

I deliver business-oriented legal solutions across commercial, tax, intellectual property, and dispute resolution matters.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions across commercial, tax, intellectual property, and dispute resolution matters while continuing to develop my advocacy and legal research skills.

I've supported clients at Adeniji Kazeem & Co. on commercial, tax, and intellectual property transactions, while representing clients in court and dispute resolution forums.

I prepare court processes, conduct legal research, and provide oral advocacy in commercial and family law matters. My work also includes policy analysis, tax-return correspondence, board resolutions, and court-proceeding preparation.

Outside legal practice, I lead styling work at Style Sail and bring sustained interests in gender rights, environmental sustainability, writing, volunteering, and fashion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Creative Director

Style Sail

May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Created mood boards reflecting clients' personal style and carefully picked out colours best suited for clients based on their skin tone. Sourced several elements of different looks for clients and styled several looks for brides and grooms for different ceremonies based on strict budget limits.

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Trainee Associate

Adeniji Kazeem & Co

Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)

Led and supported advisory work on multi-faceted transactions involving commercial, tax and intellectual property law, delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions. Represented clients in court proceedings and dispute resolution forums, handling case preparation, drafting court processes, conducting legal research and oral advocacy in commercial and family law matters.

EA

Legal Extern

Elvira Salleras & Associates

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Prepared a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service regarding cessation returns on behalf of a client. Handled administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and scheduling appointments, and worked closely with associates to prepare for court proceedings.

AC

Legal Intern

Adeniji Kazeem & Co.

Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 (1 month)

Analyzed the E-Naira policy and other relevant Nigerian policies, providing insightful reports to the commercial law practice team. Conducted research on legal issues like election petitions, liability and protection of public officers under the Public Officers Protection Act, and tax returns filing. Contributed to the preparation of board resolutions and worked closely with associates to prepare

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NS

Nigerian Law School

Barrister at Law, Law

2024 - 2024

Grade: First Class Honours

Pursued Barrister at Law degree at the Nigerian Law School, Bagauda campus, from January to November 2024, graduating with First Class Honours.

University of Lagos logoUL

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2016 - 2023

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Completed Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at the University of Lagos, Akoka, from September 2016 to July 2023, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). Dissertation focused on the enforcement of foreign judgments and state sovereignty.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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