Our People
Nosa John Graham Garrick
Nosa John Graham GARRICK, LLM (Durham, UK)
SENIOR PARTNER
Nosa Garrick is an experienced legal advisor and strategist with over 14 years of specialized experience in Intellectual Property, alongside substantial expertise in corporate structuring, governance advisory, Commercial Law, International Trade, and Cross-Border Transactions. He provides counsel to a diverse clientele, ranging from emerging enterprises to multinational corporations, across sectors including finance, technology, entertainment, fashion, energy, oil and gas, and hospitality.
Currently, he serves as Group Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Ashcorp, the parent company of brands like Ashluxe, Ashluxury, HardKova, 234Labs, and Zafira Perfume. He also serves as Regional Advisor for Nigeria and West Africa at TFLAS (The Fashion Law Africa Summit). His practice emphasizes commercially focused legal solutions, proactive protection and enforcement, as well as dispute resolution, corporate structuring, and governance advisory throughout Nigeria and the broader African market.
Nosa holds an LL.B from the University of Benin and earned the award for being the Best Graduating Student for his LL.M specialization in International Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University, finishing with a distinction.
He has received international recognition, including the Intellectual Property Expert of the Year Award (2021) and inclusion in the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in Law and Justice (2022). He is also a Chartered Mediator.
Email: nosa.garrick@fgarrickco.com
Oluwatobiloba A. Tope- Banjoko
Bola Osineye
MANAGING PARTNER
Bola Osineye is a dynamic legal professional with extensive experience and expertise in corporate, commercial, regulatory and financial advisory services.
She holds an LL.B degree from the University of Ibadan and a BL from the Nigerian Law School Lagos.
With over Nine (9) years of legal experience under her belt, Bola routinely advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters covering diverse areas of law, with specialization in Banking and Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance and Risk Management.
She is an ISO 31000 certified risk professional, with a proven track record in the management of commercial and corporate risks as well as regulatory exposure evidenced by her legal experience from her previous roles as a Legal Manager at Remita Payment Services Limited (Remita) where she led the legal services team to ensure legal and regulatory compliance as well as contract/deal and high-level stakeholder management.
She successfully mitigated against credit, legal and fraud risk in excess of Five Billion Naira Only (N5,000,000,000) Bola was previously Senior Associate, Risk and Compliance at Branch International, and before that, Head of Legal Services at Fewchore Finance Company Limited where she successfully mitigated risks associated with complex high-end transactions up to a valuation of Ten Billion Naira (N10,000,000,000).
Her impressive legal expertise, regulatory insights and managerial abilities makes her a critical and strategic asset to our firm.
Email: bola.osineye@fgarrickco.com
Tami Koroye
Tami Koroye, PhD
OF COUNSEL - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENTS, FINTECH AND START-UP ADVISORY
Tami is a result-oriented Attorney focused on delivering quality legal services. He is an Of counsel in the firm and a part of our Intellectual Property, Telecommunications & Technology; Shipping, International Trade & Investment and Corporate/Commercial Groups. He consistently demonstrates a deep and invaluable understanding and expertise in dispute resolution, project finance, general corporate law, and ICT and FinTech advisory. Also, he has an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies concerning start-up financing and leverages this servicing the needs of our start-up(s) clients.
Tami’s ability to understand complicated legal issues and proffer sound solutions through detailed opinions on behalf of our clients stand him out. He is a member of and at the forefront of various policy conversation organisations interested in proffering expert government-directed opinions on the regulation of Fin-tech and Crypto services in Nigeria. Tami Koroye is also very interested in other social justice causes. He is an active contributor to our pro-bono activities as a firm.
He holds an LLB degree from the University of Benin, a BL from Nigerian Law School (Abuja), a Masters’ degree in International Commercial Law and a PhD both from Bradford University, where he finished with a Distinction and the Dean's prize respectively.
Email: tami.koroye@fgarrickco.com
Victoria Omolola Ajibola
ASSOCIATE
Victoria Omolola Ajibola is a diligent and results-driven legal professional with a strong academic background and a passion for excellence. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Law from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where she graduated with First Class Honours. She subsequently obtained her bachelor in Law (LL.B) degree from the same institution, finishing with a Second Class Upper Division and earning recognition as the Best Graduating Student in the Law of Succession at the 2023/2024 convocation ceremony.
She recently completed her legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, where she graduated with a Second Class Upper Division, Notably, she ranked in the top 8% of over 7,000 candidates who sat for the 2024 Bar Examination.
She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), and possesses a strong passion for Corporate Commercial Law, Sports, Entertainment and Technology Law, and Maritime Law.
Victoria is committed to continuous professional growth and bringing value to every legal team she is part of. She aspires to build a distinguished career in legal practice, contributing meaningfully to client service and the development of the legal profession in Nigeria.
Email:
omolola.ajibola@fgarrickco.com
Sunmibola Onifade
ASSOCIATE
Sunmibola Onifade is a versatile legal professional with a strong interest in the intersection of law, business and technology. She obtained her LL.B. degree from the University of Lagos, graduating with Second Class Upper Division, and subsequently completed her legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, where she also graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC). Her experience spans corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, dispute resolution and technology law. She brings diligence, commercial awareness and a solution-oriented approach to legal practice, with a commitment to continuous professional development and making a meaningful contribution to the legal profession.
Email:
Sunmibola.onifade@fgarrickco.com
Peace Gbemisola Oladiran
ASSOCIATE
Peace Gbemisola Oladiran is a diligent and detail-oriented legal professional with a strong academic background and a commitment to excellence. She obtained her LL.B degree from the University of Lagos, graduating with Second Class Upper Division, and subsequently completed her legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, where she also graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
She has gained experience across a range of legal matters, including corporate transactions, regulatory advisory, intellectual property, debt recovery and general legal advisory work.
Peace is committed to continuous professional development and building a well-rounded legal practice, with a particular interest in Corporate Commercial Law, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property, Technology Law and Maritime Law. She aspires to build a distinguished career in legal practice while contributing meaningfully to client service and the growth of the legal profession in Nigeria.
Email:
Peace.Oladiran@fgarrickco.com
