Olaniwun Ajayi LP has appointed Dr Tominiyi Owolabi and Mr Wolemi Esan as managing partner and deputy managing partner respectively.

According to a statement released by the firm, Owolabi and Esan’s appointments are effective from September 1.

It said the newly appointed partners represented the promise of the firm to serve society and make Africa proud by assuring its clients’ success in their endeavours.

According to the statement, Owolabi’s appointment as managing partner is well deserved and fitting as the firm looks forward to the new ways of work in the platform economy.

Owolabi said, “It is an honour to serve as managing partner of an institution that has shaped me and many others, and the Nigerian economy. The significance of the proverbial change in baton, and the responsibility this portends to realise the vision for the firm shall underscore my tenure.

“As a firm, we will continue striving to be a standard beyond all, creating a market of one for all those who come to us, so they may grow and flourish. Our goal is to be the most dominant firm in Africa, and this change brings us one step closer to doing just that. We remain proud of our heritage, as we look forward to the years ahead with a promise to change the world. This is what defines us here at Olaniwun Ajayi.”

Esan said, “Having spent the entirety of my circa 20 years in legal practice in the firm, it is humbling for me to be appointed as deputy managing partner, and to be part of the team that has been entrusted with the firm’s future.

“The future is exciting for the firm as we continue to build an institution that puts its people and clients at the centre of its universe. I look forward to working with Tominiyi, my partners, colleagues, and of course, our esteemed clients, as we implement our growth strategy, and drive the firm forward, and grow it from the largest law firm in Nigeria to the largest in Africa.”