Tomisin Olokeogun

Legal Practitioner with 3+ years of experience specializing in commercial litigation, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. Proven track record leading high-profile cases with a 75% success rate and reducing client risk by 40% through precise contract management. Skilled in legal research, multi-stakeholder negotiation, and cross-border investment structuring. Committed to legal ethics, community development, and continuous professional growth.

Senior Associate at El-Shaddai Chambers (2023-01 – Present)

• Lead client representation in commercial litigation and arbitration, including preparing court processes and legal opinions; achieved an over 80% success rate in disputes handled directly or under supervision.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements—including leases, joint ventures, and service contracts—reducing client risk exposure by up to 40% through meticulous contract management and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and mentor 4 junior associates and multiple interns, reviewing and refining legal drafts to ensure precision and compliance, resulting in improved drafting accuracy and successful associate placements.
• Utilize legal research tools such as LawPavilion, Nigeria Weekly Law Reports, and Legalpedia, alongside Microsoft Office Suite and Google Scholar, to support litigation and transactional work.
• Spearheaded a complex corporate acquisition dispute case by drafting originating processes and structuring legal arguments on breach of contract and ownership violations, securing a favorable interlocutory order and negotiated settlement preserving client equity.
• Provide regulatory and compliance guidance on tax optimization, company structuring, and corporate filings, streamlining due diligence and contract vetting processes to reduce turnaround time to 24–48 hours.
• Liaise directly with corporate clients in high-stakes real estate and business transactions, safeguarding client interests through proactive risk identification and negotiation strategies that prevented multimillion-naira liability exposure.
• Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced internal efficiency and client satisfaction, contributing to a near-perfect client retention rate with repeat engagements and referrals.

Legal Officer at Primeland Properties Limited (2021-01 – 2021-11)

• Conducted thorough due diligence on land titles and ownership histories, facilitating property transactions worth over ₦500 million without post-sale title disputes.
• Drafted, vetted, and reviewed key legal documents including Deeds of Assignment, Lease Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Sales Contracts, reducing documentation errors by over 30%.
• Led legal documentation and contract management for a major residential estate development, drafting Joint Venture Agreements that ensured fair revenue sharing and protected company proprietary rights.
• Negotiated amicable settlements in client disputes over land allocation delays, preserving company reputation and avoiding ₦50 million in potential litigation costs.
• Provided ongoing legal advisory to management on land acquisition risks, corporate compliance, contract enforcement, and employment law, enabling legally sound business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Liaised with regulatory bodies and land registries to perfect titles and secure approvals, reducing title verification and documentation time by 40% through a standardized due diligence process.
• Utilized Microsoft Office tools and conducted physical verifications at government offices to ensure accuracy and compliance in all property transactions.

Bachelor of Law in Law – Nigerian Law School (2019-11 – 2022-11)

Bachelor of Law; Faculty of Law (LLB) in Law – Bowen University (2015-09 – 2020-11)