Vision
To be one of Africa's leading legal services firms.
About The Firm
Amicus Juris LP is a distinguished partnership of Barristers and Solicitors in Nigeria.
Welcome to Amicus Juris LP, a distinguished partnership of Barristers and Solicitors operating at the intersection of legal excellence and unwavering commitment. With a legacy rooted in Nigeria's legal landscape, the firm has developed a reputation for reliability, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving.
The team brings together national and international legal expertise to tackle a broad range of legal issues spanning civil and criminal litigation, commercial advisory, regulatory interpretation, and emerging practice areas. Its work has served national corporations, multinational organizations, financial institutions, service sector companies, and participants in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
Mission
To be a world class legal and consulting practice providing a platform for motivated, specialized, and committed professionals meeting clients' needs and contributing to public good.
Values
Values that shape the firm's professional culture.
Enthusiasm
Commitment
Diligence
Relationship management
Integrity
Professionalism
Team work
Accountability
Excellence
Our People
Meet the partners and lawyers leading the firm.
The firm is led by experienced partners with multi-jurisdictional expertise and a record of delivering practical, business-aware legal counsel.
Olanrewaju Sulaiman Lawal, Esq.
Senior / Managing Partner
Mr. Olanrewaju Sulaiman Lawal is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the Senior/Managing Partner of Amicus-Juris LP. Widely admired for his dynamism and ability to solve complex issues with good-humoured candour, he is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 7 years of post-call experience.
Commercial Litigation (Civil & Criminal)Election PetitionsArbitration, Negotiation & Mediation
Olaniyonu Yusuph, Esq.
Co-Founder / Partner
Yusuph Olaniyonu spent 22 years as a print journalist reporting politics for some of the most influential news magazines and newspapers in Nigeria between 1989 and 2011, covering Nigeria's military rule, transition to democracy, and democratic era.
Commercial Litigation (Civil & Criminal)Election PetitionsArbitration & Mediation
Sulaeman Abiodun Ibrahim, Esq.
Senior Partner / Head of Chambers
Sulaeman is a highly regarded commercial lawyer with more than 6 years' experience advising on global compliance programs that improve risk management and reduce violations, while building systems to detect anti-corruption and compliance failures.
Dispute Resolution & LitigationAlternative Dispute ResolutionPublic Finance Management
Abubakar Musa Khalifa, Esq.
Partner
Mariam Badmus, Esq.
Associate
Mariam Badmus is a distinguished Associate at Amicus-Juris LP, bringing a wealth of expertise across law and finance. She holds an LLM in International Business and Finance from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, a Barrister-at-Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School, and an LLB from the University of Dundee, Scotland.
International Business & FinanceCorporate LawTax Law