Adenike Oyintosola Olowookere
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
Qualified attorney and LLM graduate in international law with over 5 years of legal experience, including a senior partner role in private practice. Expertise in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements for over 50 clients, with a focus on corporate governance and high-stakes litigation management. Currently managing statutory compliance in a regulated UK environment and serving as a primary stakeholder liaison. Strong understanding of EMEA business regulations and a commitment to customer-centric service, ready to provide strategic legal counsel for international satellite and communications projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Residential Support Worker (Compliance & Advocacy)
Witham Prospect School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2024.03 - Current
- Regulatory Compliance: Manage daily operations within a high-stakes, strictly regulated educational setting, ensuring 100% adherence to CQC and Ofsted legal standards.
- Stakeholder Liaison (Key Worker): Serve as primary legal and operational liaison for residents; facilitate critical communication between organization, local authorities, and legal guardians.
- Statutory Reporting: Draft and maintain precise behavioral and legal records used in external audits and formal reviews, requiring high attention to detail and a "Bias for Action."
- Advocacy: Represent rights of individuals under Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act, balancing organizational policy with individual legal liberties.
Partner | Business Advisory & Litigation
LawMetrics Solicitors
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Commercial Negotiation & Strategy: Spearheaded end-to-end negotiations for high-value partnership and commercial agreements for 50+ clients; achieved a 20% average increase in contract value by identifying and mitigating hidden legal risks.
- Data-Driven Advisory (Excel/PPT): Developed complex financial models in Microsoft Excel and executive-level PowerPoint presentations to advise small businesses on M&A, bankruptcy proceedings, and corporate restructuring, facilitating 15% faster decision-making for boards.
- Regulatory Compliance & Filings: Maintained comprehensive working knowledge of evolving federal laws and real estate procedures; authored and revised over 100 legal documents, including motions and affidavits, with a high degree of technical precision.
- Independent Practice Management: Managed full firm-level financial operations and independent case handling, from initial client interviews to representing corporate clients in both jury and non-jury litigation.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Acted as primary legal contact for high-profile family and corporate estates, managing all high-level correspondence and resolving disputes through strategic mediation to avoid prolonged litigation
Associate Attorney
Bayo Sanni &Co.
Lagos, Nigeria
2020.11 - 2021.09
- Licensing & Registration: Led business name searches and corporate registrations with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), managing high-volume regulatory filings.
- Stakeholder Management: Directly represented principal partner in high-level negotiations and client consultations, delivering strategic legal advice to diverse business owners.
- Case Strategy: Conducted complex legal research and due diligence for multi-jurisdictional litigation, synthesizing data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Operational Efficiency: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve client needs and sourced vendors to optimize office logistics.
Junior Associate (Maritime & Corporate Law)
Damilola Osinuga LP
Lagos, Nigeria
2019.12 - 2020.10
- Trial Support: Represented corporate clients during court trials and hearing sessions.
- Regulatory Analysis: Specialized in maritime law and international trade regulations research.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 2022.02 - 2023.01
Barrister at Nigerian Bar Qualification (BL) - Law
Nigerian law school
Abuja/Nigeria 2018.10 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) - Law
UATM, Gasa-Formation
Cotonou, Benin 2011.02 - 2014.12
Skills
- Legal: Commercial Transactions (M&A), Corporate Governance, Trial Advocacy, & Legal Research
- Regulatory: International Licensing, Statutory Filings (CAC/CQC), & Risk Mitigation
- Technical: Advanced MS Excel (Financial Modelling), PowerPoint, Westlaw, & LexisNexis
Affiliations
- Culinary Arts: Dedicated to mastering complex cuisines, this hobby hones my meticulous attention to detail and discipline in following intricate, multi-step methodologies, traits I directly apply to drafting precise legal agreements and conducting thorough regulatory audits.
- Decoration & Design: A personal pursuit that fosters my ability to visualize complex structural frameworks and aesthetic harmony. This creative perspective allows me to approach legal problem-solving and contract structuring with a unique, business-centric "design thinking" mindset.
- Performing Arts (Dance & Music): Actively involved in performance, which has built significant confidence in public speaking and the ability to maintain poise under pressure. These skills are essential for high-stakes courtroom advocacy and presenting legal risks to senior leadership.
Timeline
Residential Support Worker (Compliance & Advocacy)
Witham Prospect School
2024.03 - Current
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Lincoln
2022.02 - 2023.01
Partner | Business Advisory & Litigation
LawMetrics Solicitors
2021.09 - 2022.02
Associate Attorney
Bayo Sanni &Co.
2020.11 - 2021.09
Junior Associate (Maritime & Corporate Law)
Damilola Osinuga LP
2019.12 - 2020.10
Barrister at Nigerian Bar Qualification (BL) - Law
Nigerian law school
2018.10 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) - Law
UATM, Gasa-Formation
2011.02 - 2014.12