Obafemi Agaba

His expertise includes IP Rights litigation, anti-counterfeiting, commercial IP transactions, and IP policy. He's also gaining recognition in Technology Litigation (TechLit), representing global entities in new/social media and FinTech sectors in litigation, advisory, and regulatory matters.

Obafemi serves as a Mediator on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Panel of Neutrals, handling copyright and technology disputes. He's also a member of the Nigerian Copyright Commission's Panel of Neutrals, where he has participated as a co-mediator in copyright dispute resolutions.

Obafemi is a skilled commercial dispute resolution practitioner, representing local and international clients in areas like Oil & Gas, Labour & Employment, Construction, and Regulatory Compliance. He excels in Litigation Portfolio Management, efficiently handling multiple court cases across Nigeria for various clients, leveraging his project management skills and local knowledge to deliver effective results.

Obafemi serves as Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Chairperson of the firm's Executive Committee. He previously headed the FMCG Sector, leveraging his expertise to create customized solutions for clients in the sector.

Obafemi is a champion for IP rights, serving as President of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria (IPLAN) and Sub-Committee Chair for Legislation and Regulation at the International Trademarks Association (INTA). He's a frequent speaker at local and international conferences on IP law, and has contributed to key legislative frameworks, including the Nigerian Copyright Act. Obafemi also takes on pro bono cases to support the criminal justice system and decongest correctional facilities.

Obafemi is a Notary Public and is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer by top organizations such as Chambers & Partners, ManagingIP, and Who's Who Legal. He holds an LLM in IP from University College London and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Copyright Law from King's College London. Obafemi is also an alumnus of Harvard Law School and Oxford University's Said Business School and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK).