Tobi Botu

About

A seasoned legal practitioner with well-honed skills in proofreading, editing, and transcription. I aim to provide quality service and ensure client satisfaction.

Experience

Old Mutual Nigeria

Aug 2019 – Present

Lagos, Nigeria

Legal Advisor

• Conducting robust reviews of laws and regulations as requested and within prescribed timelines. • Researching legal principles and conduct gap analysis on changes as requested within prescribed timelines. • Providing Corporate Secretarial Support and assisting the Company Secretary in ensuring effective Board Management. • Assisting the Company Secretary in managing legal risk and the litigation portfolio. • Reviewing contracts and documents within timelines agreed. • Preparing policy documents and supporting documentation for new products.

Gaffar and Gaffar & Co.

Jul 2014 – Jun 2019

Lagos, Nigeria

Legal Associate

• Drafting and reviewing various agreements including but not limited to Joint Venture Agreements, Building Construction Agreements, Sale/Development Lease Agreements, Deeds of Assignment, Tenancy Agreements, Terms of Settlement Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, and Memorandum of Understanding. • Representing clients in court-cases including but not limited to tenancy/leasehold matters, contractual disputes, property/real estate matters, defamation lawsuits, and land ownership disputes. • Handling real estate property matters which include negotiating contracts, perfection of title documents, and safeguarding clients’ interests in tenancy and leasehold matters. • Handling commercial transactions, including but not limited to business-name registration and incorporation of companies at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and preparation of CAC documentation for client acquisition of companies via the change of directors and shareholders. • Researching and drafting necessary processes for court matters handled. • Responding to client enquiries and generally updating clients on their briefs being handled by the law firm. • Preparation of legal opinions and reports on client briefs assigned to me.

Education

Nigeria Law School

Oct 2012 – Aug 2013

Law, Law

University of Ibadan

May 2006 – Sep 2011

Law, Law

Skills

Languages