Sylvester is an Associate with expertise in tax advisory and dispute resolution. He provides high-level legal support to clients on tax audits, regulatory compliance, and interactions with tax authorities such as LIRS and FIRS. He also represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, arbitration, and complex maritime litigation.

Relevant Experience

• Interfaced directly with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on behalf of clients in connection with tax audit investigations and reviews
• Conducted comprehensive bank analysis to determine clients’ actual tax exposure and support accurate tax reporting in response to inquiries from tax authorities
• Drafted and submitted formal objections to tax assessments and demand notices issued by LIRS and FIRS, ensuring clients’ rights were adequately represented and defended
• Provided tailored tax advisory services to clients, offering clear, actionable guidance on a wide range of tax matters, including compliance, dispute resolution, and audit preparedness
• Part of the legal team defending a reputable corporation in a multi-million naira claim at the Court of Appeal, contributing to case strategy, legal research, and drafting
• Part of the team representing a reputable multinational oil company in a high-stake commercial dispute involving a multi-million-dollar claim
• Part of the team representing a multinational oil company in a complex and high-pressure admiralty suit, assisting with case preparation, legal analysis, and drafting court processes
• Prepared legal opinions and advisory notes for clients on various legal issues, including regulatory compliance, litigation risk, and dispute resolution strategy