Managing Partner; born 23rd November, 1964.

Education: University of East Anglia, Norwich, England LLB Hons. (1982- 1985), University College, London, England (LLM 1985- 1986), Admitted to the Nigerian bar - 1987. Delegate to the Comite Maritime International (CMI) 1990, Member Editorial Board, Nigerian Maritime Law Journal, Life Member Bentham Law Society, University College, London, Listed in Chambers Global (the World's leading Lawyers 2001) as leading specialist in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions - Energy & Natural Resources. Co-editor, F.O. Akinrele & Co. Memorandum on Investment in Nigeria 1989 -1992. Co-author, - 2nd Edition 2001 - Nigerian Petroleum Law by Etikerentse. Compulsory Pilotage and the limitation of vessel owners' liability - The Correspondent June 2000. (Journal for P&I correspondents Worldwide). Presentation of papers at conferences and seminars in particular "Legal aspects of Investment in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry", Houston (1992) and Calgary Oil & Gas show, Canada (1993) and West Africa Committee Seminar in London (1992). "Legal Implications of the Nigerian Energy Crises for Business Organisation" - Lagos (2000). Member: Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, Nigerian Maritime Law Association, Nigerian Bar association, International Bar Association (sections on Energy & Natural Resources, Maritime and Transport law).