Abdulhafeez Mohammad
Managing AssociateWith over thirteen years of post-call experience and sharp commercial acumen, Abdulhafeez Mohammad is a trusted advisor in corporate and commercial law, providing strategic legal guidance on complex contract drafting, labour and employment, debt recovery, negotiation, and transactional risk management to industry leaders, while delivering pragmatic solutions to complex business challenges.
About
Abdulhafeez Mohammad is a Managing Associate in the General Commercial Practice Unit at the Firm, bringing over 13 years of post-call experience spanning commercial advisory, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Having established a robust background in complex commercial litigation and dispute management, Abdulhafeez now focuses his practice on general commercial law, advising multinational corporations, conglomerates, and high-growth entities on high-value commercial transactions, strategic contracts, and joint ventures.
Prior to joining Jackson, Etti & Edu, he served as Senior In-House Legal Specialist for one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates, where he managed critical litigation risks, contract drafting and negotiations, maritime liability claims and regulatory compliance across operating entities. His extensive dispute resolution background gives him a distinct advantage in commercial practice, enabling him to proactively identify operational risks, structure resilient contracts, and deliver pragmatic, business-aligned advice that safeguards client interests.
Outside of his legal practice, Abdulhafeez is an avid chess player and enjoys conversations around artificial intelligence.
Education
University of Ilorin – LL.M
Nigerian Law School – BL
Bayero University, Kano – LLB
Professional Memberships
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, UK)
Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN)
NBA Section on Business Law (NBA SBL)
NBA Section on Legal Practice (NBA SLP)
