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Olakunle MURITALA

Partner

Olakunle is a highly experienced legal practitioner specializing in debt recovery, receivership, and regulatory compliance. As a Partner in the firm, he brings extensive expertise and a proven track record in representing leading financial institutions.

Renowned for his strategic approach, Olakunle has successfully managed multi-faceted debt recovery cases, combining litigation and alternative dispute resolution to achieve favorable outcomes. He has played a pivotal role in recovering significant sums for top commercial banks and financial institutions, leveraging his deep understanding of financial disputes and enforcement procedures.

Olakunle’s collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies has enhanced his proficiency in handling financial crimes and regulatory enforcement, ensuring the recovery of funds tied to fraudulent activities. His expertise extends to receivership actions, where he facilitates the efficient administration of distressed assets, securing maximum returns for creditors.

A trusted advisor with a unique blend of corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and debt recovery expertise, Olakunle is dedicated to delivering high-quality legal solutions that drive success for his clients.

Selected Experience:

Represented major commercial banks in Nigeria, successfully recovering debts totaling over US$100 million.
Collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to trace and recover over US$20 million in fraudulently diverted funds from a customer involved in a joint venture with a leading Nigerian bank.
Led a high-profile receivership for an oil and gas company that defaulted on its obligations to a major Nigerian bank, resulting in the preservation and recovery of significant assets, delivering substantial returns for the creditor.
Completed a receivership action on behalf of a leading Nigerian commercial bank against a Nigerian top hospitality company, recovering over ₦200 million in debts owed by the company.
Expertise:

General Corporate Advisory/Secretarial Services
White Collar Investigations & Criminal Defence
Debt Recovery
Real Estate
Intellectual Property