Team Vernia
The versatility of Team Vernia is deliberate; it comprises a delightful blend of lawyers who are passionate about diverse and unconventional areas of law practice. At Vernia Legal, we recognize that businesses have pressing demands and need dynamic legal structures to grow and ultimately attain a world class status. We are equipped to help your business get there and in good time.
We allow our lawyers pursue their areas of interest even if it appears to be unconventional because we believe that the Law cuts across every area of human endeavor. With the constant change in global trends, we are building a team that can face novelty as it comes.
When you consult Vernia Legal Practioners, you get the benefit of the whole firm’s knowledge bank and advice that meets your specific needs.
Abayomi Sadiku
LLB (UNILAG), B.L (NIGERIA)
“…building legal practice as a niche business. The niche epitomised by quality services” – Abayomi Sadiku
Abayomi obtained the LLB [Hons] Degree from the prestigious University of Lagos and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar. Having worked with Chief Debo Akande (S.A.N) & Co. [one of the leading law firms in Nigeria] and Bamidele Aturu & Co. [foremost Labour / Employee and Human Rights law firm in Nigeria]. He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School. Abayomi’s forte is essentially in Commercial Practice, Company Secretarial & Regulatory Compliance Procedures, Litigation, Legal Research and Advisory Services. He also has a vast experience in Corporate Governance having under gone certificate courses in Management, Leadership, Team Building, amongst others. Abayomi Sadiku is the Managing Partner.
Olusola Adun
LLB (UNILAG), B.L (NIGERIA)
'Damilola Ayorinde
LLB (UNILORIN), B.L (NIGERIA)
Tolulope Ajidagba
LL.B (LASU), BL (NIGERIA)
Sydney-Folarin Oluade
LL.B (UNILAG), BL (NIGERIA)
Sydney-Folarin Oluade attended the prestigious University of Lagos where he obtained his LL.B and was thereafter called to the Nigerian Bar .
Folarin practises both as a Litigator and Solicitor in Commercial transactions, though his preferred areas of interests lie in the purview of Corporate Law and Commercial Practice where he has a growing development.
He is a Staff Counsel in the Firm.
Lucy Abakum
LL.B. (HONS.), B.L. (HONS.), AICMC
Lucy Abakum, Esq., a distinguished legal practitioner with an LL.B. from the University of Uyo, was called to the Nigerian Bar and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators (AICMC).
Specializing in criminal and corporate law, she excels in soliciting, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Lucy has a proven track record of advising clients, managing complex cases, and delivering strategic legal solutions. Dedicated to excellence and justice, she provides sound counsel and results-driven advocacy.
'Kevwe Abayomi-Sadiku
ACCA CAT [CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN], ACCA [ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS].
Prof. Samuel Ndueso John
PHD, MPHIL, M.SC, B.SCDONESTK, UKRAINE
Prof. John is a Computer Systems & Networks Engineer. He obtained all his degrees from Donestk National Technical University, Donestk Ukraine. He consultants for the Firm on her Information Technology [IT] demands. He is a member of Nigeria Society of Engineer, Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology “MIET” [UK], Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Member of Information and communication Technology (ICT) committee, Covenant University and Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation Europe [NIDOE].
Oloruntoba Areola F.
(B.ENGR. BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, UNILORIN, NIGERIA)
Oloruntoba has a over decade’s experience in IT related work with individuals, teams and organizations helping them design, set-up and manage IT systems and infrastructures. Oloruntoba is a graduate of Biosystems Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. A Fellow of the National Society of Black Engineers (NASBE) and Cisco Network Academy in Nigeria. As a Consultant, he provides IT advisory services for the Firm. He is also involved in the implementation of new IT systems including the design, installation, maintenance, subsequent monitoring and support of the Firm’s IT infrastructure.
Emmanuella Consultancy
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS [ICAN], ACCA CAT [CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN], ACCA [ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS].
Marcus Monday Nkeruwem
B.AGRIC (FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT) EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, EKITI
Having worked with the firm for some years, in 2014, he gained admission to study Forestry and Wildlife Management at the Ekiti State University and has now graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
His forte is in logistics, facility management and general property maintenance.
Marcus is a consultant to the firm on her logistics and facility management.
Our Firm
Vernia Legal Practitioners is a leading law firm in Nigeria providing comprehensive legal solutions to both indigenous and international clients.
The firm has diverse expertise in practice areas such as banking and finance, corporate matters, foreign investments, dispute resolution and significant areas such as intellectual property protection, labour and employment laws, business compliance, company restructuring, project finance, amongst others.
Originally established as Abayomi Sadiku and Co. over a decade ago, the firm’s name was modified to reflect the values that stand at the core of our operations. The change was an expression of our vision to become an international law firm, radically deviating from the conventional practice of the law , to a more efficient business of law practice .
Over the years, the Firm has been involved in the establishment and restructuring of several corporate organisations and institutions. Following our detailed research and understanding of the Nigerian commercial environment vis-a-vis emerging global trends in procedural regulatory regimes, our team of impressionable and experienced lawyers are dedicated to provide cutting edge expertise on legal advice and consultation on a vast range of disciplines.
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