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AQUARIUS MEDIA

@aquariusmedia

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Highly accomplished Dispute Resolution Lawyer with 8 years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my legal expertise in a dynamic environment, focusing on complex litigation and dispute resolution while fostering professional growth and collaboration.

I am a highly accomplished Dispute Resolution Lawyer with over eight years of post-qualification experience, specializing in Corporate Commercial Litigation. My career has been marked by a proven track record of successfully managing complex cases and securing favorable judgments for a diverse clientele, including corporate, non-profit, and government entities. My expertise encompasses a wide range of legal areas, including Debt Recovery, Maritime Law, Labour Relations, and Arbitration, which I have effectively leveraged to lead legal teams across various practice areas.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to handle high-stakes cases, such as leading a US$54M loan recovery for a national commercial bank and successfully navigating a US$98M transborder debt recovery dispute. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my achievements, including securing favorable judgments in defamation actions and implementing innovative processes that improved client satisfaction scores by 40%. I am passionate about using my legal expertise to advocate for my clients and drive positive outcomes in every case I handle.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate

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Jurisource Partners

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Drafted and argued pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs before superior courts. Supervised junior associates and reviewed their drafted legal documents. Drafted an Arbitral award in a breach of contract dispute in real estate.

Legal Drafting Legal Research Contract Law

Associate Team Lead (Dispute Resolution Practice Group)

Strachan Partners

Nov 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Led legal teams in high-stakes debt recovery cases, including a US$54M loan recovery for a national commercial bank and a N3BN debt recovery for Asset Management Company of Nigeria. Successfully dismissed Fundamental Human Rights enforcement proceedings against Asset Management Company of Nigeria. Spearheaded resolution of a US$98M transborder debt recovery dispute involving a tier-1 commercial ba

Litigation Human Rights Law Negotiation Client Relationship Management Team Leadership Project Management

Associate, Legal Counsel

Rockville & Co.

Dec 2018 - Nov 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Managed twenty high-profile litigation cases within one year, securing at least ten judgments/rulings, some against Senior Advocates of Nigeria. Collaborated in defending over ten criminal cases, including a murder trial reduced to manslaughter. Successfully conducted a trial against Lagos State University for wrongful expulsion, resulting in student's restoration and awarded damages.

Litigation Legal Research Legal Drafting Probate Administration Due Diligence Client Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nigeria Law School/Council of Legal Education

Barrister-at-Law (Qualifying Certificate), Law

Completed the professional training required to practice law in Nigeria. Focused on practical legal skills, advocacy, and professional ethics.

University of Benin

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law

Acquired a comprehensive understanding of Nigerian and international legal principles. Developed strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.

University of Benin

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication

Studied theories and practices of mass communication, including journalism, public relations, and media studies. Gained skills in communication strategies and media analysis.