Experience time

Qualification

BL (Barrister at Law)

Gender

Male

Age

25-30

Oluwalayomi Azeez is a seasoned Nigerian legal practitioner with practical experience in litigation, corporate and commercial law. He provides legal research, drafting and advisory support to individuals, startups, financial institutions and other corporate clients.

His experience covers commercial transactions, arbitration and dispute resolution, corporate governance, financial services regulation, data protection, property and probate matters, debt recovery and regulatory compliance. He drafts and reviews agreements, court processes, legal opinions, deeds, powers of attorney, demand letters and corporate filings. He has also conducted research on the enforcement of foreign judgments, land transactions, probate administration and compliance with the requirements of the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Oluwalayomi is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), with a particular interest in commercial dispute resolution and arbitration. He has supported contentious and transactional matters involving shareholder arrangements, financial institutions, regulatory obligations and business operations.

He has published articles on Nigerian law and contemporary legal developments, including subjects concerning judicial decisions, corporate governance, technology regulation, financial services and electoral law. Through his writing, he examines complex legal questions and presents their practical consequences for businesses, legal practitioners and the public.

He approaches each instruction with precision, professionalism and a clear understanding of the client’s objectives. He is available to assist with legal research, document drafting and review, corporate compliance, dispute-related research and general commercial advisory work.

Work Experience

Associate / Nysc Trainee
Stars & Sterlings Legal Practitioner November 24, 2023 - March 31, 2025 > Prepared legal documents for land commercial transactions including Deeds, Agreements, Power of Attorney, Demand Letter and Notice to Quit under supervision. > Conducted extensive legal research on legal matters by advising associates of the firm on enforcement of foreign judgment in Nigeria. > Facilitated the procurement of essential documents including Letters of Administrations, Filing of Caveat and conduct of search for probate matters. > Participated in conduction of client interviews and providing bespoke counseling to associates of the firm in their relation with clients on property transactions. > Prepared minutes of meeting for the firm with respect to their clients where the firm serve as company secretary.
Post-Graduate Intern
Tropical General Investment Group, August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023 > Reviewed the Advanced Payment Guarantee (APG) for the parent company in Dubai. > Advised the firm on the compliance with Corporate Affairs Commission regulation on the filing of documents and returns. > Supported tax compliance team of the firm as a resourceful member in the calculation of withholding tax for clients. > Reviewed CAC Forms (1.1, 2A, 2.1), Memorandum & Article of Association and other documents required by CAC guidelines, which facilitated the purchase of multi- million worth commodities by the Organization. > In absentia of the legal manager, I served as the intermediary between the organization’s expatriates to ensure the smooth running of the firm.
Undergraduate Intern
Babalakin & Co LP October 1, 2021 - December 17, 2021 > Conducted and proffered legal research on Legal documents and cases to be filed in Court. > Attended Legal matters with Lawyers in different courts to get acquainted with court proceedings
Associate
Platinum & Taylor Hill LP April 1, 2026 - Present >Draft and review service-level agreements, commercial contracts, tripartite arrangements, engagement letters, tenancy documents and related correspondence; advise on payment terms, liability and dispute resolution. >Prepare originating applications, motions, affidavits, written addresses, replies and other court processes in fundamental-rights, corporate-commercial, debt-recovery, tenancy, pre-election and winding-up matters. >Maintain matter trackers covering hearing dates, filings, service and outstanding actions; prepare status updates and concise reports for partners and clients. >Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare legal opinion on CAMA, the FCCPA, NDPA/NDPR, BOFIA, CBN/NDIC requirements and related legislation. >Review complex corporate and transactional records, conduct legal due diligence and identify governance, regulatory and contractual risks. >Coordinate with court registries, process servers, clients, opposing counsel and public authorities to obtain filings, effect service and progress active matters.

Education

University of Lagos
LL.B January 15, 2018 - July 20, 2023
Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus
B.L April 21, 2025 - December 13, 2025
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