Uche has a masters degree [LL.M.] in Petroleum Law and Policy from the University of Dundee, Scotland, a bachelors of law degree [LL.B.] from the University of Ibadan, and a bachelors of science [BS.C] in Banking and Finance from the University of Port Harcourt.

He wields strong expertise in advising on various practice areas including Construction and Infrastructure, Energy and Natural Resources, Corporate Finance and Project Finance. He has also developed a strong practice in Corporate Insolvency and Debt Recovery.

Uche is a qualified member of the Nigerian Bar and he is the current Chairman of the Construction Projects & Infrastructure Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) . He is also a member of the International Bar Association [IBA] and the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)

Adebukola wields expertise in the Corporate & Commercial Department. She renders advisory services on corporate matters and company secretarial compliance. She works closely on transactions which borders on capital market, corporate filings and compliance, mergers and acquisition, land documentation and registration on behalf of the Firm’s clients.

Adebukola holds a degree in law, LL.B. from the University of Ilorin and has been called to the Nigerian Bar. She also holds a Masters of Law Degree (LL.M) from the University of Lagos, Lagos and she is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association [NBA] and also the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria [ICSAN].

Abdulfatai is robust in a wealth of experience in Litigation on Criminal, Civil and Commercial law practices and he has represented clients in the resolution of disputes at the trial, appellate and supreme courts level in Nigeria.

He is involved in several arbitral proceedings as related to arbitration disputes involving both local and foreign companies. He also specializes in corporate/commercial disputes. He is often involved in high-profile litigation matters on debt recovery, receivership, employment and labour, matrimonial law and general law practices.

He holds a degree in law, LL.B. from the University of Ilorin and was thereafter called to the Nigerian Bar. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and is registered Capital Market Operator in Nigeria as well as a Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Tilewa Oyefeso is a Partner in the law firm of Wigwe & Partners and heads the Corporate/Commercial litigation practice. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006 and has over 17 years’ experience in legal practice.

He has frequently instructed as lead counsel in diverse corporate/commercial transactions, investment arbitration and enforcement of foreign judgment and financial remedies litigation involving a judgment of 39million pounds by an English Court.

He has sizable experience in Mergers & Acquisitions across several industries and advised as transaction counsel on the optimal strategies involved in raising capital and structuring deals.

He served in the public sector as a Chief Magistrate and was appointed as one of the pioneer members of the Ogun State bondsmen licensing board which was set up by the Chief Judge of the state to distil the role of bail enforcement agents and bounty hunters in strengthening the administration of the criminal justice system for utmost efficiency.

He is a seasoned and well-rounded legal practitioner. He brings on board a wealth of experience and expertise, cultivated though a distinguished career, spanning both the public and private sectors.

As a former Chief Magistrate in the Ogun State Judiciary, he was specially recognized by the Ogun State Chief Judge for delivering 24 judgments in a quarter while serving as the head of his Magisterial district in 2019/2020.  

Tilewa holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) Degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University where he served as the Chief Judge of the Faculty of Law of his alma mater while scooping academic awards as the best graduating student in Company Law and Land law in the year 2005.

He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the International Bar Association, an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN), an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), and an associate member of the Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN).

He wields strong expertise in advising on various practice areas including Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Entertainment Law, Corporate/Commercial Disputes, Debt Recovery, Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory.

Tilewa is also a lover of the arts and a graduate of the Praxis Academy where he learnt the rudiments of cinematography. He has attended international workshops and seminars outside the shores of Nigeria in the field of law, such as the London School of Arbitration 2025 organized by the Arbitration Lab.

He is a prolific writer and has several published works and articles to his credit. He is the author of the book “Melophiles in the Metaverse” which is a comprehensive resource for the future empowerment of African music creators.

Elizabeth obtained her Bachelor of Law (LL. B) degree from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. She was called to the Nigerian Bar after obtaining her Barrister at Law (B.L) degree from the Nigerian Law School and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

Agushaka holds a bachelor of laws degree from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria.

His forte includes providing legal advisory services to corporate entities and individuals on various practice areas such Debt recovery, Corporate commercial litigations for reduction of shares et al, Quasi- Criminal Litigations or Criminal Litigation representation for a wide range of the firms Clientele and a savvy sports law solicitor.

He has over the years advised clients on the best approach to recovering debts seamlessly, whilst ensuring that the firm’s clients get the hint of the best procedural steps available in their quest to restructure their companies through the Reduction of Shares, Issuance of Bonds or Shares, FDI or FPI investments, Acquisitions, Mergers; Take- Over bids as provided by the extant law orchestrating the activities of companies in Nigeria.

Furthermore, he continues to build capacity in the area of sports law for the purposes proffering legal advisory services to Clients like aspiring athletes (footballers), coaches, Agents, Confederations and Federations on the nuances introduced into the sports sector by the FIFA Football Agent Regulations,2023 (which comes into force completely in October, 2023) as it affects existing contracts viz-a-viz the status of the existing licenses issued to football Agents before the promulgation of the extant legislation.

He has unpublished works on various topical issues in sports law such as; The Status of a Football Agent based on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations,2023, The Status of Professionals, Amateur and Minors based on the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, 2022, the Olympic Charter and other National Legislations and The Adverse effect of the Extant FIFA legislations on the Status Quo of Football Business in Africa and other Confederations. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

Kayode holds a masters degree in international maritime law from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He has special interest in energy and natural resources law, international trade and investment laws, and aviation and communication laws.

He wields a strong expertise in providing legal advisory services to corporate entities and individuals on various practice areas such maritime/shipping, labour and employment, debt recovery and well versed in dispute resolution/commercial litigation.

He has advised clients on shipping and law of the sea matters including but not limited to charter parties, bills of lading, laytime and demurrage claims, cargo claims, marine insurance, search and salvage expeditions amongst others. He ardently keeps tabs on the activities of stakeholders in the maritime industry, attends conferences on burning issues in the maritime industry and has written articles/papers on various aspects on maritime law such as autonomous ships, marine pollution, marine insurance and shipping emissions.

Samuel Okoronkwo is a member of Wigwe & Partners Dispute Resolution Department, where he has been involved in diligent prosecution of multifaceted cases at various Appellate Courts, High Courts and National Industrial Court. With over 10 years of experience in the legal profession, Samuel is widely recognized for his expertise in various disputes resolutions involving debt recovery, receivership, insolvency, real property, copyright, intellectual property and winding-up.

Samuel has successfully represented a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from Financial Institutions, statutory bodies to emerging corporate startups, providing strategic legal counsel that aligns with efficient and seamless debt recovery and dispute resolution. His in-depth knowledge of Nigeria’s complex law practice, statutory and regulatory landscape, combined with his experience in financial and commercial transactions, makes him an invaluable asset to clients looking to have seamless debt recovery and efficient dispute resolution.

Samuel obtained LL.B., Degree from Ebonyi State University and B.L., from the Nigeria Law School. Samuel holds L.L.M., Degree from University of Lagos.

Beyond his legal practice, Samuel is committed to the continuous development of the legal profession in Nigeria and has continued to mentor young lawyers through various professional organizations.

Samuel has attended several trainings, seminars and conferences on debt recovery, arbitration and copyright where he contributed to the legal discourse. Some of the professional trainings which Samuel has attended includes: Copyright X training organized by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Studies in collaboration with Harvard Law;  the ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Amicable Settlement of Disputes in International Arbitration and the 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration;  and the training on loan documentation and debt recovery.

Notable Achievements:

Amongst others, Samuel is part of the team that took possession of the assets of Innovative Packaging Ltd through receivership and applied the proceeds of the sale to liquidate Innovative Packaging Ltd indebted sum of N260,559,962.51 to Access Bank. Also, Samuel is part of the team that successfully took possession of the assets and property of Price Superstores Ltd and applied the proceeds of the sale to liquidate Price Superstores indebted sum of N295,355,065.82 to Access Bank. Samuel is part of the team that successfully recovered Lopworks Ltd indebted sum of N121,920,125.94 to Networks Unltd Africa Ltd. Samuel played a significant role in the effective recovery of AMYQ Ventures Ltd outstanding indebted sum of N105,471,417.65 to Polaris Bank. Samuel is part of the team that recovered 28,502MT steel billets which Access Bank Plc financed. Samuel is part of the team that obtained the judgment sum of N123,324,988.58 against Abivico Investment & Property Ltd for its indebtedness to Access Bank. Samuel is part of the  team that is recovering various monies owed to AMCON by Geez Management Services Ltd and Rohi Properties Ltd.

Membership of Associations:

Member, Nigerian Bar Association

Associate Member, CIArb

Associate Member, BRIPAN

Emaediong Lawrence obtained her first degree from the University of Lagos and proceeded to
obtain her B.L. from the Nigerian Law School, finishing with First Class Honours. She is an
Associate in the Firm’s Corporate/Commercial Law Practice, where she provides strategic legal
advisory on corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on corporate governance, company
secretarial services, technology law, capital markets, and entertainment law.
A results-driven and detail-oriented lawyer, Emaediong is a Chartered Secretary and Administrator
with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), and brings a
deep understanding of regulatory compliance, boardroom dynamics, and legal risk management to
every transaction.
She has featured on several technology-focused platforms including the Global Tech for Africa
Conference, where she spoke on the Intellectual Property Rights of Software Developers. She was also a
panelist at her firm’s webinar on Legal Perspectives on AI. Emaediong is a regular contributor to the
firm’s thought leadership initiatives and has authored several articles on artificial intelligence,
published in BusinessDay, where she explores the intersection of emerging technologies and legal
frameworks.
Emaediong is passionate about helping businesses navigate legal complexities while remaining
compliant, innovative, and future-ready.

Safiya is an Associate with the firm, contributing to both the Corporate and Dispute Resolution teams. She holds an LL.B from the University of Lagos and distinguished herself at the Nigerian Law School, earning a First Class Barrister at Law (B.L) Degree.

Safiya is passionate about Intellectual Property Law, Property and Construction Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and Capital Market Transactions. She is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services that ensure client satisfaction.

Committed to enhancing her expertise, Safiya is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (AICMC) and an Accredited Mediator by the Mediation Training Institute. She is also a member of the International Law Association.

Beyond her practice, Safiya is an aspiring author who shares legal insights through published articles, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge sharing, community service, and ethical legal practice.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association
• Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
• Associate Member, International Law Association (ILA)

Precious Nwaze is a results-oriented legal professional distinguished by a robust academic foundation, having earned her LL.B (Second Class Upper Division) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and successfully completed her professional training at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. Her expertise and interests span Dispute Resolution, Finance Law, Capital Markets, Energy Law, and notably Taxation Law, in which she has cultivated considerable specialization.

Precious has notably contributed as a Research Analyst to the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee established by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where she actively participated in formulating transformative tax policies designed to align Nigeria’s fiscal frameworks with global best practices. Her analytical acumen, proactive approach, and dedication to professional excellence have consistently distinguished her across various academic, leadership, and professional platforms.

As an author and co-author of several scholarly articles keen on taxation, Precious has demonstrated an ability to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions to intricate legal and fiscal challenges. Her extensive experience covers tax policy formulation, dispute resolution methodologies and comprehensive legal advisory services.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and meaningful social impact, Precious Nwaze continues to drive progressive developments within the legal and fiscal landscapes.

As the Practice Manager at Wigwe & Partners, Funmi plays a pivotal role in overseeing the firm’s operations, ensuring efficiency, and fostering a workplace culture that supports both professional excellence and client success. With a certification in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Funmi brings a strong foundation in communication, strategic planning, and legal operations.

Her expertise in HR policies, staff development, and performance frameworks helps create an environment where legal professionals can thrive.

Funmi is a Doctoral Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, a Certified Personnel Manager with the HRM Professionals and Certification Institute, and a Member of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), USA. Additionally, she is a Member of the Association of Law Firm Administrators Nigeria (ALAN), reflecting a strong commitment to HR excellence, legal practice management, and continuous professional development.

With a passion for operational excellence and a people-first approach, Funmi is committed to aligning firm operations with long-term business objectives, enhancing team collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

Jaja Victoria is the Brands and Marketing Manager at Wigwe and Partners(W&P), where she leads brand strategy and client engagement efforts with a focus on driving business growth and enhancing brand visibility. With a strong background in global brand management, marketing, and sales, within the real estate and hospitality industries, Victoria is known for her innovative strategies and client- centric approach.

At W&P, Victoria leads the development and execution of high-impact marketing strategies, ensuring that brand messaging is consistent across all platforms. She plays a key role in managing the brand perception, ensuring relatability, delivering tailored marketing solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Her expertise extends to public relations, brand management and strategy, digital asset management, multimedia content production, and strategic decision-making, all of which contribute to maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

Victoria’s leadership is characterized by her ability to adapt to changing market trends, providing strategic insights that guide the firm’s mission and goals. Her collaborative approach and strong communication skills make her an invaluable asset, not only to her team but to the broader organization as well.

Notable Achievements:

• Successfully led the transformation of a leading real estate marketing efforts, resulting in a major increase in online- offline, engagement, strategic traditional marketing solutions, client retention and brand loyalty.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive brand audit that enhanced a residential buildings market positioning, leading to a significant increase in client acquisitions. Introduced innovative CSR ideas that helped stabilize the hospitality brands perception.

Professional Qualifications:

• MBA / Masters in Business Administration
• Bachelors in Business and Marketing
• Certified in Public Relations
• Certified in Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand & Behaviour
• Certified in Content and Copy writing
• Certified in Negotiations: Essential Strategies and Skills

Abiodun is a Senior Manager (Finance/Accounts) at Wigwe & Partners, he plays a significant role in the Accounts/Finance unit by ensuring firm’s operations are sufficiently supported, providing funds and ensuring efficiency in its utilization. He oversees the Finance activities, staff and report directly to the Managing Partner.

Abiodun is a graduate in Accounting, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), experienced and certificated in accounts reconciliation, budgeting and budgetary control and tax management.

He has almost two decades of work experience both in private and public sectors. As the General Manager of Sparklight Property Development Company, he resolved major crisis of non-allocation of properties to subscribers, major cleansing of backlogs of National Housing Funds (NHF) customers based deficits, significant improvement in raising funds for operations and human capital development.

He has played significant roles in peaceful partnership dissolution exercise and setting up structures in a new Law Firm.

Abiodun was an award winning staff of FBN Mortgages Limited. He served the Mortgage Bank meritoriously and survived many restructuring exercises. He also has a glimpse of service at Greensprings Educational Services, Lekki Campus as Accountant.

He is an Alumna member of FEDPOADO and a Member of the Association of Law Firm Administrators Nigeria (ALAN).

Oyeyemi Ige is the Assistant Facilities Manager at Wigwe and Partners, where she supervises the maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of the firm’s physical environment. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, she honed her administration and customer relationship management skills. Her ability to foster strong connections with clients, efficiently manage administrative tasks, and demonstrate technical proficiency and troubleshooting skills sets her apart in the field.

Oye is responsible for managing building maintenance, optimizing space utilization, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with vendors and service providers while overseeing cleaning, waste disposal, and facility services. Additionally, Oye leads projects related to renovations, upgrades, and relocations, ensuring that the facility supports the organization’s operational needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Oyeyemi’s dedication to exceptional service has earned her a reputation for reliability and professionalism, facilitating a smooth transition from Executive Administrative Officer to Assistant Facilities Manager. Her blend of strategic thinking, innovative ideas, leadership, and hands-on project management makes her an indispensable asset to the team.

Notable Achievements:

• Enhanced online visibility through social media.
• Improved client relationship management with a client database.
• Successfully executed projects contributing to operational efficiency.

John O. Adenu serves as the Assistant Manager (IT) at Wigwe & Partners (W&P), where he leads the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the Firm’s digital infrastructure. With over a decade of professional experience, he is responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions that support the operational and strategic needs of the Firm.

John plays a key role in Microsoft 365 administration, IT service delivery, network security, and digital transformation. His approach combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of business continuity, ensuring that the Firm’s systems remain both resilient and compliant.

He holds a degree in Computer Networking from the New Horizons Institute of Technology and is a proud ALX Alumni and Community Champion, actively contributing to a global network of technology professionals and emerging leaders. His professional development is backed by industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT governance, including:

Notable Achievements:

• Spearheaded the secure migration of firm-wide operations to Microsoft 365, improving collaboration, data security, and compliance.
• Designed and implemented a robust endpoint protection framework, significantly reducing cyber risk exposure.
• Led the deployment of a centralized helpdesk and IT support system, improving response times and user satisfaction across departments.
• Played a key role in the Firm’s ongoing digital transformation roadmap, aligning IT capabilities with evolving business goals. 

Professional Qualifications

Computer Networking – New Horizons Institute of Technology

AWS Cloud Practitioner – Amazon Web Services

Microsoft 365 Essential Training for Administrators

Certified in IT Governance and Systems Administration

Certified in Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (Host-Based Analysis)

Foundation Level Threat Intelligence Analyst – arcX

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Governance.

Member, ALX | The Room & ALX Leadership Group – Global Tech and Leadership Network

Olanrewaju the Librarian of the firm. He has about 12yrs wealth of experience in the field of librarianship. He attended the prestigious Federal University of Technology Minna and Enugu state University of Science and Technology for his first degree and second degree in Library and Information Technology respectively. (B.TECH) AND (M.SC), and COMPTIA A+ Certificate by New Horizons computer learning center Festac branch.

Sadiq Olorunoje, a seasoned Litigation Paralegal professional at Wigwe and Partners, where he supports the firm’s litigation unit in delivering legal services. With over 15years of experience working in the legal industry, Sadiq is renowned for his critical-thinking skills and aptitude for solving problem with more opportunities for growth.

Sadiq’s role involves providing thorough litigation support in arbitration, alternative dispute resolution/commercial litigation and managing work flow within his parameters. He has a proven track record of successfully applying creative solutions to increase productivity. His expertise includes proficient in sophisticated litigation management software, electronic filing of briefs, conducting legal research, document retention, electronic record keeping, managing deposition and effective navigation of the legal landscape.

Capable of carry out complex legal support tasks efficiently and abreast with relevant legal technology, Sadiq is a certified paralegal and team player with an unwavering willpower in creating a positive and productive workplace culture. His hard skill makes him an invaluable asset to his team and the broader organization.

Notable Achievements:

• Established a global community platform called Legato Paralegal Networks & Diaspora connect, to close the knowledge gap and foster idea sharing between Nigeria Paralegals and their international counterparts in the United Kingdom, United State of America and Asia.
• Received recognition for his unwavering commitment and long service employee award.
• Spearheaded the process and prepared the paper work that resulted in the appointment of 3 attorneys for the Award of Notary Public.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Association of Law Firm Administrators Nigeria (ALAN)