Seni M Adio

Copley Partners is a distinguished full-service law firm based in Lagos, renowned for its adeptness in litigation and dispute resolution. Under the leadership of Managing Partner Seni M Adio, SAN, the firm has established a formidable reputation for delivering innovative legal solutions across various sectors. 

Established in 2006, Copley Partners offers a comprehensive suite of legal and business consulting services. The firm's approach is proactive, flexible and responsive, combining high-calibre legal advice with practical commercial expertise. With a team of experienced attorneys and consultants, the firm addresses complex legal challenges both locally and internationally. 

At the heart of Copley Partners' offering is its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. The firm's philosophy, "the best win is an early win", underscores its commitment to efficient and effective legal representation. The team possesses extensive experience in handling jury and bench trials, as well as complex appellate matters. Their track record includes securing multimillion-dollar judgments for clients, as well as successfully defending substantial claims.

Today, the firm's litigation expertise spans numerous sectors, including: oil and gas, technology, pharma, real estate, food and confectionery; insurance; as well as construction.

Meanwhile, subject areas of representation encompass corporate governance, directors’ and officers’ liability, product liability, IP, insurance, financial fraud, tax abatement, eminent domain takings, employment discrimination, real estate and immigration.

Beyond litigation, the firm provides specific legal services in the following areas: banking and finance, corporate and commercial, employment and immigration, energy (oil and gas), IP litigation and enforcement, as well as real estate, tax and telecoms.

Copley Partners' team brings a wealth of experience from legal and business practices in Nigeria, Europe and the US. This international exposure enables the firm to provide clients with comprehensive legal services that meet global standards while addressing local nuances.

Seni M Adio, SAN, serves as the Managing Partner of Copley Partners. He is a highly experienced legal practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of Nigeria and also an Attorney-at-Law in the US, licensed to practise in New York and Massachusetts. Before returning to Nigeria, Mr M Adio was a Partner at Mintz Levin in Boston, Massachusetts, where he represented multinational conglomerates and private companies on matters including banking and finance, complex commercial litigation, fiduciary law, public procurement, legislative and regulatory affairs, tax abatement, IP, Internet technology and insurance. His international experience enriches Copley Partners' capabilities, allowing the firm to offer clients a blend of local insight and global perspective.