Olufemi Adeseluka
Summary
Innovative and results-oriented Lawyer with 17 years of experience. Well-versed in principles of corporate law, family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Proficient in researching, interpreting and drafting legal documents. Thorough understanding of dispute resolution and negotiating settlements. Adept at handling multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Crossfield Partners
06.2020 - Current
- Negotiated settlements of disputes.
- Advise clients on variety of legal matters, including intellectual property and taxation.
- Vital role in ensuring that real estate transactions are legally sound and clients' interests are protected through due diligence and title examination.
- Contract review and drafting of real estate transactions. Draft Wills, deeds and patent applications and other legal documents for clients.
Partner
Crossfield Partners
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Regulatory compliance checks for corporate clients, and attend board meetings.
- Represent bank in recovery of debt procedure.
- Mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Proficient divorce attorney, drafted divorce petitions and represented the petitioners during proceedings, also represented respondents in some cases.
- Expert in commercial real estate, handles lease negotiations, eviction procedures, and other legal issues related to landlord-tenant relationships.
Associates
Lawcraft Solicitors & Advocates
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted several researches on legal matters, and analyzed legal documents and identified critical issues for clients.
- Represented clients in court, communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Incorporation of companies, Trademark registration and Copyright.
- Reviewed and analyzed state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Prepared and filed writs, pleadings, motions, including divorce proceedings.
- Attended settlement week workshop for lawyers.
- Attended workshops on peaceful dispute settlement.
- Attended seminars on alternative dispute resolutions.
Counsel
Awokoya, Awokoya & Co
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Interviewed clients to gain a clear evaluation of case and represented clients in court proceedings and presented key evidence during civil trials.
- Draft legal documents and carried out various research on legal matters.
- Researched innovative methods of adding value to client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate interactions with clients.
- Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
Counsel (National Service Youth Corps)
Anthony Oka & Associates
05.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided legal guidance and advice to corps members.
- Interviewed inmates awaiting trials at the prisons.
- Represented defendants on charges against them by the state.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for annual conference event.
Counsel
Awokoya, Awokoya & Co
12.2007 - 03.2008
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
Internship Student
Sofowora & Co
04.2007 - 06.2007
- Analyzed legal issues and worked with lawyers to develop solutions.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Attended court hearings to take notes and document proceedings.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Sorted and organized client files.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases. Also contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation documents for proper grammar and spelling.
Education
Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law -
University of Eastern Finland
05.2020
Call to Bar -
Nigerian Law School
11.2007
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Ibadan
02.2006
Skills
- Court Proceedings
- Settlement Negotiation
- Corporate Transactions
- Trademark Infringement and Patents
- Materials Research
- Commercial Real Estate
- Environmental Laws
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Hobbies And Interests
- Volunteer Work
- Community development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Sports
- Travelling
- Reading
Affiliations
Member of Nigeria Bar Association (N.B.A.)
Timeline
Partner
Crossfield Partners
06.2020 - Current
Partner
Crossfield Partners
04.2012 - 07.2015
Associates
Lawcraft Solicitors & Advocates
01.2010 - 03.2012
Counsel
Awokoya, Awokoya & Co
03.2009 - 12.2009
Counsel (National Service Youth Corps)
Anthony Oka & Associates
05.2008 - 02.2009
Counsel
Awokoya, Awokoya & Co
12.2007 - 03.2008
Internship Student
Sofowora & Co
04.2007 - 06.2007
Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law -
University of Eastern Finland
Call to Bar -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Ibadan
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