Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Adanna Uzowuru

  • B.L, Nigerian Law School, Yola
  • LL.B, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

Biography

Adanna is an Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice. She brings valuable insight from her prior experience working with the firm’s Taxation Practice, which informs her multidisciplinary approach to legal problem-solving. Within the Dispute Resolution team, Adanna demonstrates a strong command of the principles governing complex civil and criminal matters. She provides strategic legal representation, adeptly navigating intricate legal challenges to achieve favorable outcomes.  

Relevant Experience

  • Represented a real estate construction company, defending its interests against the abuse of power by a local government council.
  • Drafted comprehensive briefs of argument for appeals to the Supreme Court, safeguarding the interests of prominent financial institutions in Nigeria.
  • Made significant contributions to the successful defence of Defendants in high-stakes criminal matters, including cases of rape, murder, armed robbery, and manslaughter, with appeals reaching the Supreme Court (Pro Bono).

Awards and Citation

  • Five-time recipient of the Aare Afe Babalola (SAN)
  • Annual Meritorious Award for Excellence in Academics, Afe Babalola University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Associations/Professional Bodies

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators