Kemi Yomi Odogwu
London
Summary
Accomplished Legal Professional experienced in patent protection and intellectual property rights. Delivered impactful legal advice and executed thorough due diligence through strong analytical capabilities. Focused on advancing a career in [Type] law and enhancing client relationships by evaluating business needs and implementing actionable solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
In-house Legal Counsel
D3O
Croydon
2019.02 - 2026.02
- Providing a wide range of legal support and assistance to the business;
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on complex contracts and legal issues;
- Coordinated requests from internal stakeholders and the board, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication;
- Preparing Non-Disclosure Agreements varying in scope, purpose and jurisdictions, assessing and advising on proposed amendments/variations;
- Drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements such as Supply Agreements, Trademark Licences, Deeds of Variation, Manufacturing Agreements for US, EU and Asia;
- Preparing and supporting commercial negotiations of IP Licences and cross-licences, pure and hybrid. Amending contractual obligations in line with the development of contractual relationships;
- Preparing Consultancy, Collaborative Agreements and Joint Development Agreements, managing the generation of foreground IP;
- Managed Patents and Trade Mark portfolio, ensuring timely handling of registrations, oppositions, copyright infringements, and other intellectual property matters;
- Instructing external patent and TM attorneys in filing and prosecuting relevant IP, in line with the business strategy;
- Conducting technology harvesting to identify innovations, assessing the best IP Protection and managing the IP Portfolio;
- Working with marketing, CMO and the CEO to conduct initial assessments of TM and brand communications matters;
- Liaise with external law/IP firms to file and prosecute the IPR;
- Dealing with confidential litigation matters;
- Oversaw engagement and management of external law firms, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day legal queries and business deals, facilitating all relevant legal activities.
- D3O is a fast growing engineering, design and technology company based in the UK, with offices in China and the US. It is also a market leader in the shock absorption and impact protection industry.
- Maintained cost control by tracking and promptly addressing changes in legal spending.
- Drafted legal documents with precision and accuracy.
- Liaised with legal counsel for complex and litigated cases, securing best possible outcomes.
- Managed external counsel relationships for efficient handling of legal matters.
Senior Consultant / Director
Jackson Longe Solicitors
Richmond
2019.02 - 2026.02
- Provided legal guidance on various commercial matters to ensure compliance.
- Managed residential conveyancing and commercial property transactions, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing strategic advice and solutions.
- Provided support for clients regarding Shareholder’s Agreements, facilitating clear communication and understanding.
- Facilitated landlord-tenant negotiations to resolve disputes effectively.
- Handled various property matters, including boundary disputes, to protect client interests.
- Jackson Longe is a boutique law firm based in Richmond.
Lawyer
EY (Previously known as Ernst & Young)
London
2017.05 - 2018.03
- Supported acquisition of relevant disclosures for reporting to international regulatory bodies, enhancing compliance strategies.
- Performed compliance investigations that supported the client's legal requirements.
- Conducted daily end-of-day meetings with clients to discuss key documents relevant to the investigation.
- Created summary sheets for each relevant document, detailing their significance and connection to the investigation.
- Exercised attention to detail when reviewing large documents to identify relevant information.
Consultant Solicitor
Radius Law (with Secondment to Toyota GB)
2017.02 - 2017.05
- Drafted and negotiated terms and conditions, NDAs, reliance letters, framework agreements, and appointment letters while advising on associated risks;
- Reviewed business contracts on behalf of the head of procurement and advised the business on compliance issues.
- Advising the business on various aspects such as regulatory and compliance matters (WLTP, GDPR and others);
- Drafting amended contracts to ensure GDPR compliance;
- Advised on development and implementation of various policies to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness;
- Managed contract terminations with high-risk suppliers, ensuring legal compliance and minimising potential disputes;
- Addressed intellectual property rights inquiries and prepared related licences.
- Acting on behalf of the Social Media Team and advising on terms entered into with various social media platforms;
- Supervised a junior team member in daily tasks.
Locum Solicitor
Consilio
2016.01 - 2017.04
- Reviewing documents for impending financial and employment litigation or in response to subpoenas;
- Classified documents for relevance in insurance litigation, banking and finance litigation, and arbitration matters to support case preparation;
- Conducted quality control checks on team-reviewed documents and provided daily update reports to clients to ensure compliance and transparency;
- Handled matters efficiently and carried out the project within required timescales.
- Facilitated client meetings and conference calls, providing project updates and addressing client queries to maintain strong client relationships;
- Led team members in project processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Highlighted relevant information for DSAR and redacted documents as necessary.
- Consilio is an International company with expertise in e-discovery technology among other things.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues resulting in efficient case management and resolution.
Legal Consultant
Firstport Property Services
2015.09 - 2015.12
- Conducted Tribunal cases, civil Court litigation and pre-action disputes from inception to trial advocacy, effectively resolving insolvency actions against companies within FirstPort;
- Provide specialist legal advice on residential Landlord & Tenant/property related issues to a set internal client base and appropriate external clients and landlords;
- Issued proceedings and took enforcement action on behalf of FirstPort businesses. Drafted and reviewed leases, deeds, consents, and licences, including retrospective agreements for alterations, subletting, or assignment.
- Provided advice and guidance to internal Credit Control and Debt Recovery teams on arrears recovery actions, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment;
- Working with external counsel, manage their performance in line with company values and precedent ensuring the best value for money.
- Firstport is the largest property management company in UK.
Locum Lawyer
Clifford Chance LLP
2013.09 - 2015.08
- Seconded to financial services organisation to address business compliance issues post-debt refinancing, auditing business processes and ensuring compliance of documentation.
- Conducted due diligence on various litigation matters.
- Assisted associates and partners with case support, including document disclosure, hearing preparation, and fact gathering.
- Clifford Chance is an international legal practice with offices globally.
Litigation Locum Solicitor
RLS Law
Covent Garden
2013.07 - 2013.08
- Advised clients on litigation matters, achieving favourable outcomes in forfeiture proceedings for commercial properties and contentious 1954 Act lease renewals.
- Resolved leaseholder disputes through effective negotiation and mediation, leading to amicable settlements.
- RLS Law is a Legal 500 boutique law firm located in Covent Garden specialising in property and general litigation matters.
Locum Solicitor
Corbett & Co Solicitors
2013.02 - 2013.03
- Provide assistance and project support to associates and partners on a major Construction litigation project, including disclosure of documents and fact gathering;
- Use relativity system effectively;
- Carry out due diligence on litigation matters.
- Corbett & Co is recognised as one of the principal law practices dealing with Construction law, international arbitration and the FIDIC forms of contract.
Real Estate In house Solicitor
TA Properties
London
2011.07 - 2013.01
- Deal with litigation matters which includes but not limited to possession claims for rent arrears, forfeiture issues on commercial properties and negotiate settlements terms for cases already in Court;
- Deal with debt collection from tenants and former tenants including issuing money claims as required;
- Negotiate the grant of new leases and underleases;
- Draft Licences to Assign, Licences to Alter, Authorised Guarantee Agreements, Deed of Variation, Deed of Covenant, and Deed of Release;
- Deal with business leases where landlord opposes lease renewal;
- Order property searches and review results of the same;
- Deal on a daily basis with queries from other firms of solicitors and the client;
- Handle post-completion registrations at Companies House and Land Registry
- Draft media agreements such as airtime agreements between a TV Station and a company providing programmes to be aired;
- Deal with planning matters including enforcement notices and prepare appeals against the notices served.
- TA Properties is a property consulting firm with offices in central London with particular expertise in planning law, high net worth property transactions and commercial property transactions.
Court Officer
Lewisham Homes
London
2009.01 - 2009.07
- Deal with housing possession claims due to rent arrears;
- Receive instructions from income officers;
- Draft the Claim form, Particulars of Claim, Witness statements, and other court documents;
- Ensure that supporting documents were provided within required time frames;
- Issue claims on Possession claims online;
- Instruct counsel, where required, in relation to upcoming hearings;
- Prepare court bundles for circulation to relevant parties;
- Attend court hearing and provide necessary information to the court and counsel during the hearing;
- Review files to ensure that Pre-action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules have been adhered to.
- Lewisham Homes is an Arms Length Management Organisation for the London Borough of Lewisham.
Trainee Solicitor
Trowers & Hamlins
London
2007.04 - 2008.09
- Trowers & Hamlins London International Department– April 2008 to September 2008
- Trowers & Hamlins Projects & Construction Department – October 2007 to March 2008
- Trowers & Hamlins Commercial Property Department – April 2007 to September 2007
- Trowers & Hamlins – Housing Projects Paralegal – August 2002 to March 2007
- Trowers & Hamlins is an international legal practice with offices in the city of London and across the Middle East.
Education
Foundation Degree - Law
Holborn College
London 1998.09 - 1999.06
Legal Practice Course - Law
College of Law
London 2002.09 - 2003.06
LLB Law - Law
University of Kent
Canterbury 1999.09 - 2002.06
O-levels -
Adesoye College
1992.09 - 1998.06
Skills
- Patent protection expertise
- Intellectual property rights awareness
- Legal advice delivery
- Legal documentation interpretation
- Due diligence execution
- Expertise in Commercial and Corporate law
- 17 years PQE
- Commercial contracts
- Legal analysis
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of England and Wales – October 2008
Timeline
In-house Legal Counsel
D3O
2019.02 - 2026.02
Senior Consultant / Director
Jackson Longe Solicitors
2019.02 - 2026.02
Lawyer
EY (Previously known as Ernst & Young)
2017.05 - 2018.03
Consultant Solicitor
Radius Law (with Secondment to Toyota GB)
2017.02 - 2017.05
Locum Solicitor
Consilio
2016.01 - 2017.04
Legal Consultant
Firstport Property Services
2015.09 - 2015.12
Locum Lawyer
Clifford Chance LLP
2013.09 - 2015.08
Litigation Locum Solicitor
RLS Law
2013.07 - 2013.08
Locum Solicitor
Corbett & Co Solicitors
2013.02 - 2013.03
Real Estate In house Solicitor
TA Properties
2011.07 - 2013.01
Court Officer
Lewisham Homes
2009.01 - 2009.07
Trainee Solicitor
Trowers & Hamlins
2007.04 - 2008.09
Legal Practice Course - Law
College of Law
2002.09 - 2003.06
LLB Law - Law
University of Kent
1999.09 - 2002.06
Foundation Degree - Law
Holborn College
1998.09 - 1999.06
O-levels -
Adesoye College
1992.09 - 1998.06