Velma Solicitors

Velma Solicitors is a dynamic, effective and result driven law firm in Abuja, Nigeria, which provides professional legal services in line with international best practices, adopting acceptable methods in the global marketplace

PRACTICE AREAS

We recognise that our clients have various needs which we intend to meet to the optimum. We provide all types of legal services, ranging from litigation to corporate practices

We also offer focused specialized legal services delivery in diverse fields of law

The services we offer are indicators of our global direction and possible outreach

Communications and Internet Law and Policy

Petroleum/Oil and Gas Law

Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law

Debt Recovery and Remedial Services

Intellectual Property Law

Energy and Power Law

Labour and Industrial Law Practice

Our corporate goal is to build Velma into a worldwide brand that will succeed the stereotype of professional practices in Nigeria, thereby making us the name that comes to mind whenever legal services are required.

We are strategically positioned as corporate advisors based on our understanding of our clients’ market environment, challenges and competitive advantages. We provide expert services that improve our clients’ productivity and competitiveness.

OUR TEAM

Velma Solicitors has two partners who have to their credit an enviable amount of experience in legal services and consultancy. In addition, the firm has a reasonable number of staff compliments that is adequate for the size of our clients’ requirements. Our partners and associates obtained their training from reputable local and international institutions.

We focus considerable attention on training our personnel at both partner and staff level, in a bid to establishing enterprise wide technical and professional competence, as well as capacity building.

At Velma, we believe that specialization breeds professionalism. Thus, we focus our human resources efforts on retaining the best hands and proven professionals in various fields of specialized law practice. This is aimed at providing best available solutions to our clients’ unique needs in order to achieve customer satisfaction.

PARTNERS

David ‘Diya Ashaolu, LL.B, B.L, LL.M (Harvard), MIDPM, CCE (USA), FNSIS

David is the Managing Partner. He obtained Law Diploma and LL.B (Degree) Certificates in Nigeria before obtaining a Masters Degree in Law (LL.M) from Harvard Law School.

He is a member of the Future Leaders Connect Network of the British Council, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA, the Internet Society, the International Telecommunications Union and the Global Climate Change Coalition. Locally, he is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and an Executive Officer of the Institute of Data Processing Management, Nigeria. His area of competence includes Litigation (legal advocacy), Cyberlaw/Intellectual Property, Power and Energy Law and commercial transactions. He is a widely read author and social interest advocate.

Abiodun Oluseun Oduwole LL.B, B.L, LL.M (Kingston), MCIArb (UK), MIDPM, Ph.D (In View)

Abiodun Oduwole is a Founding Partner at the Firm. He is a high profile legal practitioner based in Abuja. He obtained his Diploma in Law Certificate and LL.B Degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. He also obtained an LL.M in Dispute Resolution from Kingston University, UK.

He is an expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Property Law and commercial transactions. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK, International Arbitration Group of the London Court of International Arbitration, and also an Executive Officer at the Institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

MANAGING ASSOCIATES

Bashir Mohammed Abubakar, LL.B, B.L, CCNA, PNM

Bashir Mohammed Abubakar obtained his law degree from Bayero University, Kano, before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja for his B.L. He is a certified CCNA, and holds the professional membership of the Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators, Nigeria. Before joining us, he was the in-house counsel at various firms and establishments. His areas of interest include commercial transactions, Dispute Resolution, Property and Estate laws and Corporate Practice.

Nnenna Ajufo, LL.B, B.L, LL.M (Aberdeen), Ph.D (In View)

Nnenna obtained a Bachelor Degree in law from the University of Abuja, before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School. She thereafter got a Masters in Law Degree in International Information Technology Law from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen in 2009. She specializes in cyber liability and security as well as international law. Professionally, she is a member of the International Society of Computer Lawyers, Coalition for the International Criminal Court as well as the Scottish Mediation Network. She is also a lecturer at BAZE University, Abuja where teaches Application of Computing towards Legal Studies and Introduction of Information Technology/Computer for Academic Skills.

Akuda Lucky William LL.B, B.L, LL.M

William graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, where he bagged his B.L certificate. He is an established legal practitioner and author of numerous legal materials used widely across the country. He has special interest in litigation, debt recovery and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Kola Oyekan, LL.B, B.L, LL.M

Kola is a litigation expert who has represented clients at various levels and on various issues. He obtained Diploma and LL.B (Hons) Certificates at Olabisi Onabanjo University before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School for his B.L. His thirst for legal advocacy and litigation is insurmountable. He heads the South-West practice of the firm.

ASSOCIATES

Adewale Abraham Sokefun, LL.B, B.L

Adewale Sokefun was a prominent member of the NYSC Legal Aid CDS Group that launched the maiden edition of the NYSC Oyo State Legal Aid Journal. He was also a member of the Information and Communication Technology and Education Group.

At Velma Solicitors, he is responsible for services such as litigation, corporate law practice, property law practice, legal drafting, preparation of business proposals and legal opinions, and so on. He has brilliant legal research skills.

He is keenly passionate about joining the academia in the future and hopes to train legal practitioners within and outside the shores of Nigeria.

Osifeso Ademola LL.B. B.L

Ademola Osifeso is a critical thinker, an astute litigator and dispute resolution practitioner.

He obtained his law degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja for his B.L Degree.

He is a member of the Young African leaders initiative Network United States of America and a member of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CYBRARY (CISSP).

He is a poet, a writer and a key member of our due diligence team constantly focused on resolving legal issues.

Uchenna Nnamoko, LL.B, B.L

Uchenna is another senior lawyer at the firm. He has considerable expertise in environmental law and climate change issues, a field he is currently pursuing further studies and certifications. He is the public sector liaison for the firm. His hubbies include reading and socializing.

CONTACT US

Suites 1-3, Kebbi House (2nd Floor), 70, Kur Muhammed Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.

+234 806 119 5161, +234 703 2828335

velmasolicitors@gmail.com, info@velmasolicitors.com