About Us

MEET THE TEAM

OLUDARE ELEGBE

Managing Partner

Oludare leads the firm’s Business Advisory Unit and plays a pivotal role in all aspects of the firm's practice. His expertise spans commercial transactions, oil and gas, infrastructure finance/PPP arrangements, exploration and production (E&P), company formations, new ventures and regulatory compliance. He also advises on licensing, permits, and corporate governance matters. 

For 18 years, Oludare has provided leadership and counsel on high-value transactions across diverse sectors, including government, energy, aviation and financial services. As head of the Business Advisory Unit, he oversees corporate advisory services, regulatory compliance and licensing in Nigeria. 

He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria's premier university and holds an LLM in Business and Commercial Law from LJMU, UK.


ADESOLA BABALOLA

Partner

Adesola leads the Telecommunications, Media, Entertainment, and Technology practice of Arcis Law Offices, providing expert legal counsel to both multinational and Nigerian companies. With close to two decades of experience as a legal practitioner, she has been a trusted legal advisor to Mafab Communications Limited and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Adesola has also worked with PwC as a consultant and other major global financial institutions including the Bank of Nova Scotia. Additionally, she advises our clients on matters related to search engine and social networking technologies, including service offerings, product development, regulatory compliance, and data protection. 

She holds a Masters degree in International Trade Law from the University of Wales.


HASSANA CHADO

Associate

Hassana (LL.B, B.L) is an associate in the corporate department at Arcis Law Offices. She boasts an outstanding academic record, graduating with second-class upper honors from both Ahmadu Bello University and the Nigerian Law School.

At Arcis, Hassana has been actively involved in a diverse range of transactions, spanning both domestic and international matters.

Hassana is distinguished by her unwavering dedication to achieving objectives, sharp intellect, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a research-driven approach to legal practice. She firmly believes that every legal challenge has a solution and excels in identifying and implementing effective strategies to resolve complex issues.


GUIDING PRINCIPLES


To realize our vision of becoming the African law firm of choice, we are unwavering in our commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards. We foster a culture built on integrity, responsibility, accountability, and inclusivity, reflecting our dedication to excellence in all that we do.

At the heart of our culture lies our values-driven Code, which outlines the expectations for everyone within our firm. It serves as a guide to our conduct—shaping how we interact with one another, our clients, and all external stakeholders.

Our Code brings our values to life through four core principles:

These principles are not just aspirations; they define who we are and guide our actions as we strive to create a positive impact for our clients, our colleagues, and the communities we serve.