Adedeji & Owotomo, LLP, a leading law firm in Nigeria renowned for its excellence in providing top-tier legal services, has announced the appointment of Bidemi Ademola-Bello as its new Managing Partner, effective immediately.
Ademola-Bello brings a wealth of experience to the role, with 17 years of practice in both domestic and international legal matters across a broad spectrum of sectors, including banking, insurance, energy, maritime and aviation, intellectual property (IP), technology, corporate investment, international trade, criminal law, family law, constitutional law, administrative law, and government relations.
As Managing Partner, Ademola-Bello will play a crucial role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction, overseeing leadership initiatives, and enhancing client engagement, all while ensuring that Adedeji & Owotomo continues to deliver exceptional legal services and contribute to the growth of legal expertise in Nigeria.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ademola-Bello as our new Managing Partner,” said Ade Adedeji SAN, Founding Partner at Adedeji & Owotomo.
“His proven leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, and thorough understanding of our clients’ needs make him the perfect fit to lead the firm into its next phase of growth. He combines an extensive legal background with strong business and management skills, earning the confidence of both our team and clients.”
Ademola-Bello expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am honored to take on the responsibility of Managing Partner at Adedeji & Owotomo. I look forward to working closely with our talented team to build on the firm’s legacy of success and continue to provide innovative legal solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.”
Throughout his career, Ademola-Bello has worked with esteemed law firms such as Kola Awodein& Co., S. B. Joseph & Co., and OlajideOyewole LLP, all in Lagos. He also served as a visiting professional at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Before becoming Managing Partner, Ademola-Bello held the position of Head of Chambers and later Partner at Adedeji & Owotomo LLP.
A multilingual advisory and dispute resolution expert, Ademola-Bello earned his LL.B (Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Ibadan and was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2008 after attending the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. His further training includes certifications from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), The Hague Academy of International Law in Public and Private International Law, and the Bankruptcy, Recovery, and Insolvency certification from the Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Ademola-Bello is an active member of several prestigious professional associations, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and its Lagos Branch, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria, the Bankruptcy, Recovery & Insolvency Practitioner’s Association, the International Bar Association, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
This appointment signifies a major step forward in Adedeji & Owotomo’s commitment to excellence and its ongoing growth within the legal industry.
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