Nosa John Graham Garrick
Nosa is an intelligent and dynamic attorney who continuously applies his critical and creative thinking to deliver excellent client-oriented solutions. He manages the firm’s overall legal and business operations as the firm’s Managing Partner. Nosa’s experience and expertise include Legal and Business advisory in contentious and Non-contentious matters concerning Intellectual property, Sports, Media, Entertainment, Startup(s) Advisory, Technology, Shipping, International Trade & Investments.
He has advised on contentious and non-contentious Intellectual property matters concerning Trademark and Copyright involving renowned multinationals, conglomerates and local brands particularly in the Media and Entertainment, Beverages Food processing, Wine, Automobile, and Electrical Appliance industry. He also routinely advises our International clients on Patent and Design exploitation in Nigeria and has engaged in complex high-end commercial litigation involving top Nigerian Banks and Government Agencies.
Nosa is a Chartered Mediator and Conciliator and holds an LL. B from the University of Benin, Nigeria and an LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law from the University of Durham, United Kingdom (with particular focus on Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisition, International Finance Law, Cross-border Disputes & Private international Law and Oil & Gas Contractual Law) where he finished with a distinction and as the best in his specialism.
Practice Group (s)
- Intellectual Property, Media & Technology
- Dispute Resolution
- Shipping, International Trade & Investment
- Energy & Natural Recourses
- Corporate/Commercial
Education:
- The University of Benin, Nigeria (LL. B Hons.)
- Nigerian Law School (BL)
- The University of Durham, United Kingdom (LL.M, International Trade and Commercial Law)
Membership of Professional Associations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators
- British Nigeria Law Forum
Email: nosa.garrick@fgarrickco.com
Oluwatobiloba A. Tope- Banjoko
Oluwatobiloba is a hardworking, coherent, and passionate lawyer with a desire and drive for incessant learning and practical application of the law. She is vast in her expertise and routinely advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters covering diverse areas of there law, including but not limited to Corporate Business Advisory, Commercial Dispute Resolution and Practice, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Employment and Labour law. Her enthusiasm and readiness to take up challenges, and embrace the changes that come with them, makes her critical to providing brilliant and bespoke solutions to our clients.
Practice Group (s)
- Intellectual Property, Media & Technology
- Corporate/Commercial
- Dispute Resolution
Education:
- LL.B, University of Hull, UK.
- LL.M, University of Strathclyde
- B.L, Nigerian Law School
Membership of Professional Associations:
- Nigerian Bar Association
- International Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK (Nigeria Branch)
- Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
Akpobome Deniran
Akpobome Deniran is a Senior Associate at F.A. Garrick & Co and works in the Intellectual Property, Media & Technology, Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Commercial Advisory teams, where he advises clients in areas of Intellectual property, Property & Real Estate, Media & Entertainment and Corporate finance.
He has over seven years of experience in dispute resolution advisory and has been actively involved in several high-profile cases at the Nigerian Superior Courts of record. Akpobome also plays an active role in the pro-bono initiatives of the firm and is a member of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS), a pro-bono legal advocacy group. He is a graduate of the University of Benin.
Practice Group (s)
- Intellectual Property, Media & Technology
- Corporate/Commercial
- Dispute Resolution
Education:
- The University of Benin, Nigeria (LL. B Hons.)
- Nigerian Law School (BL)
Membership of Professional Associations:
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
- Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS)
Precious Omoregie
Precious is a Dispute Resolution, SMEC and Business Development Associate. She is a creative, innovative and articulate Attorney with a niche in the Media, Entertainment and Creative Industry. Precious routinely advises creatives, Media and Entertainment brands on complex IP and brand-related issues, deploying her skillset in ensuring robust protection of their rights. She is skilled in Debt Recovery and general Dispute Resolution and continues to demonstrate high proficiency in on our clients’ behalf in relevant Courts, Panels and Tribunals.
Practice Group (s)
- Intellectual Property, Media & Technology
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate/Commercial
Education:
- The University of Benin, Nigeria (LL. B Hons.)
- Nigerian Law School (BL)
Membership of Professional Associations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
Tami Koroye
Tami is a result-oriented Attorney focused on delivering quality legal services. He holds an LLB degree from the University of Benin, a BL from Nigerian Law School (Abuja) and a Masters’ degree in International Commercial Law from Bradford University, where he finished with a Distinction. Tami is a part of our Intellectual Property, Telecommunications & Technology; Shipping, International Trade & Investment and Corporate/Commercial Groups. He consistently demonstrates a deep and invaluable understanding and expertise in dispute resolution, project finance, general corporate law, and ICT and FinTech advisory. Also, he has an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies concerning start-up financing and leverages this servicing the needs of our start-up(s) clients.
Tami’s ability to understand complicated legal issues and proffer sound solutions through detailed opinions on behalf of our clients stand him out. He is a member of and at the forefront of various policy conversation organisations interested in proffering expert government-directed opinions on the regulation of Fintech and Crypto services in Nigeria. Tami Koroye is also very interested in other social justice causes. He is an active contributor to our pro-bono activities as a firm.
Practice Group (s)
- Intellectual Property, Media & Technology
- Shipping, International Trade & Investment
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate/Commercial
Education:
- The University of Benin, Nigeria (LL. B Hons.)
- Nigerian Law School (BL)
- Bradford University, United Kingdom (LL.M, International Commercial Law)
- Doctoral Candidate, Bradford University, United Kingdom
Membership of Professional Associations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
Email: tami.koroye@fgarrickco.com
Okachi Akani
Okachi is a Dispute Resolution Shipping, International Trade & Investment and Corporate/Commercial Associate at F.A. Garrick & Co. She routinely advises clients within the maritime and shipping industry with particular focus on Regulations, Disputes and Cross border trade. Okachi is a key member of the firm’s Property Law advisory team where she assists clients navigate the Nigerian real estates sector. She is a graduate of the University of Lagos.
Practice Group (s)
- Dispute Resolution
- Shipping, International Trade & Investment
- Corporate/Commercial
Education:
- The University of Lagos, Nigeria (LL. B Hons.)
- Nigerian Law School (BL)
Membership of Professional Associations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
Email: okachi.akani@fgarrickco.com
Anita Aruma
Anita is an associate at F.A. Garrick & Co. She works in the Corporate/Commercial and Power, Energy & Natural Resources Groups where she provides corporate governance, reporting, compliance and transaction support to diverse corporate clients across multiple industries. She routinely provides company secretarial services for local and international businesses and advises clients on regulatory compliance matters, particularly in the financial and banking sectors. Anita advises on a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including but not limited to procurement contracts, service contracts, engineering procurement and construction contracts, power purchase agreements and gas sale agreements.
Practice Group (s)
– Corporate/Commercial
– Power, Energy & Natural Resources
Education:
• University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom (LL. B Hons.)
• Nigerian Law School (BL)
Membership of Professional Associations
• Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL)
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.
Email: anita.aruma@fgarrickco.com
