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Dulbarr & Thark (D&T) was established as a professional partnership and full service independent law firm, with substantial presence in all areas of the law including Civil and Criminal Litigation, Corporate and Commercial law, Foreign Investment, Regulatory Approvals, Joint Ventures, Technical Collaborations, Due Diligence, Licensing and Franchising.

The firm’s flexibility allows it to handle legal issues diligently and strive to deliver the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and responsiveness in all our work. D&T attracts clients as diverse and exceptional as the firm’s skills. Whatever your legal problem, the firm can respond to your legal crisis with an approach carefully tailored to your needs. Teamwork, diversity and uniqueness form the basis of our working culture and environment.

Trust your legal challenges to D&T, we have consistently exceeded client’s expectations. We dedicate maximum attention to each client’s businesses and ensure that each client is rest assured that their legal business is in good hands.

Client Care

Active client communication provides for a strong and sustained focus in ultimately achieving long-term client satisfaction in any given matter. The firm is committed to a continued client care programme that ensures constant review of the progress of matters under instructions. We make it our priority to assign Personnel with specialized knowledge to their areas of specialization.

D&T OIL, GAS, POWER AND LOCAL CONTENT EXPERIENCE

Team members of the firm have advised clients relating to the following projects and transactions:

  • In conjuction with our practice partners we advised Halliburton on Local Content Matters and restructuring of some of the Halliburton entities in Nigeria.
  • Advised Royal Haskon DHV on local matters in energy, Oil and Gas and also acted as their lawyers in Nigeria
  • Also in conjuction with our practice partners we advised Rolls Royce on Local Content compliance issues.
  • Advised the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on the development of regulations for the acquisition of land and access rights for power projects.
  • We also consulted for Humane Inc. Houston, Texas
  • Also consulted for Moye Oil and Gas, Nigeria

Meet TOKUNBO AKINDELE

TOKUNBO AKINDELE (Principal Partner) B.A, B.ED, B.L, LL.B is a seasoned legal practitioner had a stint with the Chief Jimilehin Esq, and Olalekan Olatawura J .He has competencies in negotiations in Re:International trade disputes, claims and settlements in the capital Market, representation of Clients at SEC Committee Hearings, Execution, Enforcement of Judgments, Garnishee proceedings, Registration of Foreign judgments, Conduct of: Criminal, Civil, Commercial and Statutory compliances matters, Mergers and acquisition, Registrations regarding foreign portfolio investment (FPI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). A local business cracker and seasoned business Solicitor.He has been recognised by his peers as one of the pre – eminent lawyers in Lagos and Abuja and he is focused on building a Commercial Law Firm second to none and as such is known for taking an innovative approach when advising institutions on their most challenging commercial transactions and dispute resolution matters.

Meet ADEOLA MUHAMMED

(Associate Partner)

She is an experienced litigator, who regularly involves in diverse litigation and dispute resolution in various courts and arbitration panels. She regularly handles cases in the areas of corporate and commercial transactions, arbitration, property law practice, employment law and other aspects of law practices in Nigeria

Meet OREBIYI TITILAYO

She is an accomplished  Chartered Arbitrator with comprehensive experience in providing legal negotiation and advice to a diverse client base.

She is well prepared to surpass prerequisite expectations.

With her cognate experience, she provides legal services in a variety of areas including corporate law, real estate, tax law and arbitration.

Meet IRETIOLA OBIORA

IRETIOLA OBIORA (Associate/Practise Manager) obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from the prestigious Lagos State University in 2011, Barrister at Law (BL) Degree from the Nigerian Law School in 2012 with both 2nd Class Upper Degrees, Master of Laws from the University of Lagos, Akoka.

She has particularly vast experience in Corporate Practice and Commercial Dispute Resolution particularly as it relates to Commercial Negotiation and Commercial Mediation as the most part of her work experience has been in this area of law which includes working on Nigerian draft legislations with other team members.

Meet PHILIP OKERE

He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from Madonna University, Barrister at Law (BL) Degree from the Nigerian Law School. He is also certified with Advanced Certificate in Customer Service A.C.S.P and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

He is an intelligent lawyer with great analytical skills. His areas of practise include Corporate and Commercial Law, Property Law, Litigation, Legal Advisory on Oil & Gas.