ESQ Legal Practice Magazine JUNE 2014 EDITION | Page 7

boma ozobia Boma Ozobia is a dual qualified lawyer with 20 years experience. She holds a Masters degree in Maritime law from King's College, University of London and is an accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator. She is principal partner at Sterling Partnership. Boma as chairwoman (2005) of the Association of Women Solicitors was the first person of minority ethnic origin to serve in that capacity in England and Wales. She currently serves as the President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and as a trustee of the Royal Commonwealth Society and is on the executive committee of the British Nigeria Law Forum. An accomplished public speaker, Boma has written articles for many respected publications and is a co-author of the book, “Sisters- in -Law”, a career guide for Nigerian women lawyers. EsQ seun abimbola He is the Senior Partner of Prime Solicitors, Ibadan. He holds a masters degree (LLM) in law and has distinguished himself in Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Oil and Gas Law Practices. A prolific writer and strategist, Seun is the current Chairman of NBA, Ibadan branch. He is a certified mediator with CEDR (UK), a Neutral of the multi door court houses in Nigeria, and a member of the International Bar Association. Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Lere Fashola Business Director Funmi Ekibolaji Advisory Board Olurotimi Akeredolu SAN Gbenga Oyebode MFR Kayode Sofola SAN Prof Mrs Yinka Omorogbe Kofo Dosekun Soji Awogbade Dr. Bayo Adaralegbe Editorial Consultant Seun Abimbola sola adepetun Sola Adepetun is the Managing Partner of Adepetun, CaxtonMartins, Agbor & Segun. He is also a Partner in the Energy and Project Finance Group of the Firm, specializing in energy and project finance law issues and particularly in relation to oil and gas development project negotiations and the acquisition and disposal of petroleum exploration and production companies and interests. With 28 (twenty-eight) years of legal experience, Sola is responsible for advising many international companies on foreign investment laws, corporate establishments and accreditation issues, the Nigerian licensing regime and generally on strategic alliances in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry. He advises on petroleum taxation, industry and general business compliance and commercial matters ancillary to oil and gas corporate activities. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos and has an LLM from the London School of Economics. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the International Bar Association Section on Energy & Natural Resources Law, and the News Section Editorial Board of the International Energy Law and Taxation Review. He has also been a member of the Oil and Gas Sector Reform Implementation Committee (“OGIC”) of the National Council of Privatisation and the pioneer board of the African Institute of Petroleum. IT Gbenga Olotu Graphics Joel Ibiyemi Photography ESQ Studios Circulation Manager Femi Adeboye Legal Adviser Adekemi Edema Training Manager Akinkurolere Oluwaseun Advert & Subscription Enquiries 08035269055 [email protected] [email protected] abimbola ojenike Abimbola holds a LL.B from the University of Ibadan. A prolific writer, Abimbola is a regular contributor in newspapers and other local and international magazines. He is presently serving as an Associate in a reputable law firm in Lagos. Website esqlaw.net Published by Legal Blitz Legal Consultants. 2, Ayodele Fanoiki Street, Magodo GRA, Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. Comments, advice and other enquiries to [email protected] www.esqlaw.net