Our People
TUNJI BRAITHWAITE Ph.D – Admitted 1958, Lincolns Inn England, admitted Nigeria 1961. MA Columbia Pacific University (USA) 1985; Ph.D Columbia Pacific University 1985
Member: Nigeria Bar Association.
Author: Jurisprudence of the Living Oracles 1986, Author on several law publications.
Email: principal@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
RASAQ OKESIJI – Admitted in 1988. University of Lagos LL.B (Hons) 1985;
Member: Nigeria Bar Association.
Razaq is a general practitioner and a litigator with considerable experience in dealing with complex matters. The Firm has succeeded in actions against several international companies including British Airways limited.
Email: razaq@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
OLAOLUWA BRANCO-RHODES – Admitted in 1990. Lagos State University LL.B (Hons) 1989;
Member: Nigeria Bar Association.
Olaoluwa deals with all aspects of commercial law, Trade and Project Finance, Landlord and Tenant related matters and legal drafting. She also provides company secretarial services for several companies. Her clients include Property Development Companies, Energy Providers and many others.
Email: laolu@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
OLUMIDE BRAITHWAITE – Admitted in 1992. University of East Anglia LL.B (Hons) 1991;
Member: Nigeria Bar Association, International Bar Association, Institute of Trade Mark Agents
Co-editor - Law Review Tunji Braithwaite & Co. 1996.
Olumide is the Managing Partner of the Firm with wide ranging experience in practice both as an effective litigator and in non-contentious matters. He has a considerable wealth of experience in advising on foreign investment, IP, Banking & Finance and Oil & Gas transactions. Olumide has also acted for several notable sports personalities negotiating favourable contracts with international football clubs. He is a registered member of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.
Email: olumide@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
EBUN BRAITHWAITE – Admitted 1996. LL.B (Hons) Cardiff University 1992, LLM University of Reading 1994.
Member: Law Society of England and Wales, Nigerian Bar Association.
Ebun's Masters degree is in Property Law (Mortgage Law, Planning Law, Equity & Trusts). Ebun worked mostly in private practice in the UK and trained as a solicitor with noted London Firm Mishcon De Reya. Ebun has extensive experience in all aspects of property transactions from acquisition to disposal, secured lending, joint ventures, re-financing and investment funds.
Email: ebun@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
MARIA IGIEWE – Admitted 2002. University of Benin LL.B (Hons)2000;
Member: Nigeria Bar Association.
Maria deals with Shipping and Maritime matters, Landlord and Tenant and Debt Collection.
Email: maria@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
DAPO OMOLODUN – Admitted 2004. University of Lagos LL.B (Hons) 2002;
Member: Nigeria Bar Association, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK.
Dapo joined Tunji Braithwaite & Co. in 2006 and has worked in the Litigation Department as well as in the Property department. Dapo has acted for some of Nigeria's largest Banks including First Bank and Union Bank of Nigeria.
Email: dapo@tunjibraithwaiteco.com
ISMAILA SHAIB USMAN – LL.B (Hons) Admitted 2007: University of Benin LL.B (Hons) 2006;
Member: Nigerian Bar Association.
Ismaila is an excellent research and trial lawyer who has contributed immensely since joining the Firm this year.
Email: shaib@tunjibraithwaiteco.com