Tunde Adesokan
Tunde is a commercial lawyer specialising in shipping, commodities, energy, and insurance law.
After being called to the Bar in England (2005 - Middle Temple), Tunde qualified as a solicitor and worked in the London and Paris offices of a leading international law firm before relocating to Nigeria. Upon being called to the Nigerian Bar in 2017, Tunde joined a top Nigerian law firm where he practised for five years before co-founding Adesokan & Ajayi.
Tunde’s dual-qualification and practice experience in London, Paris and Nigeria gives him a unique perspective and ability to better understand and serve his clients’ needs.
Tunde regularly assists clients on a wide variety of disputes and advisory matters. He has acted as counsel for clients at all levels of the English and Nigerian courts as well as in national and international arbitration.
His clients include the world’s leading ship owners, charterers, marine insurers and commodities houses as well as Nigerian and international upstream players.
Tunde has developed a reputation for providing commercial, “user-friendly” solutions to clients. He is a popular choice for clients seeking to resolve regulatory matters in Nigeria.
Tunde is the go-to man for advising on legal aspects of hijacking, kidnapping and detention cases in West Africa.
• Outside work, Tunde is passionate about Arsenal Football Club. He enjoys cooking (and eating) and is a struggling golfer.