Olusola Jegede

Olusola Jegede is a Partner and Special Counsel at Resolution Law Firm in Lagos, Nigeria, and was named Corporate Law Expert of the Year in Nigeria at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards. As the founding and managing partner of the firm, he leads a practice recognised for its corporate and commercial capability and its service to both domestic and international clients.

Resolution Law Firm is a Lagos-based legal practice that positions itself among the leading firms in Nigeria, operating from offices in Ikeja, Lekki and Abuja and holding ISO certification. The firm's core practice areas are corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and litigation, real estate and property law, and intellectual property. Its corporate services include company formation, business set-up, corporate compliance, intellectual property transactions and commercial transactions, complemented by experience in maritime law, oil and gas, banking, mining, gaming, taxation and information and communications technology matters. This breadth allows the firm to support businesses across the full lifecycle of their operations in Nigeria.

Olusola Jegede's own practice sits at the heart of this offering, spanning corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, real estate, dispute resolution and arbitration. He advises businesses on establishing and structuring their operations, achieving regulatory compliance and executing commercial transactions, combining corporate advisory work with a strong grounding in intellectual property. His guidance helps clients navigate the practical and regulatory requirements of doing business in one of Africa's largest economies.

His credentials reflect a thorough legal and academic grounding. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Bradford and a Master of Laws from the University of Lagos, and was called to the Nigerian Bar following completion of the Nigerian Law School programme. He is also a published author on trademark registration and law in Nigeria, underlining his particular interest in intellectual property, and has been recognised within the profession for his contributions to legal practice and trademark innovation.

Recognition as Corporate Law Expert of the Year in Nigeria affirms Olusola Jegede's standing as a trusted corporate adviser and the reputation of the firm he leads. For companies establishing or expanding their presence in Nigeria, he offers practical corporate counsel, transactional experience and an understanding of the regulatory environment, backed by the resources of a full-service firm with a client-centred approach. His award underscores both his individual expertise and Resolution Law Firm's position among the country's respected corporate practices.