Azeezat Obayemi
Overview

Azeezat Olamide Obayemi is a qualified legal practitioner with a strong academic background and practical experience supporting commercial, regulatory, and dispute resolution work. She has been trained in both private legal practice and the public sector, where she has assisted in the management of briefs, preparation of court processes, and the provision of legal support across a range of commercial and non-commercial disputes, as well as advisory matters.

She possesses sound legal research and drafting skills and has contributed to the preparation of pleadings, legal opinions, and formal correspondence in support of dispute resolution processes, including commercial disputes and other contentious matters. Azeezat has participated in client interviews, counselling sessions, and case management conferences, gaining practical exposure to dispute resolution procedures, regulatory considerations, and risk management issues affecting individuals and businesses.

Analytical and detail-oriented, Azeezat has a keen interest in dispute resolution, commercial risk management, and statutory interpretation, particularly within regulated sectors such as energy. She is commercially aware, well organised, and committed to delivering precise, timely, and balanced legal support that aligns with client objectives and the firm’s commercial, energy, and dispute resolution practice.

Membership
  • Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Education
  • BL, Nigerian Law School
Area of expertise
  • Commercial Dispute Resolution Support 
  • General Dispute Resolution (Contentious & ADR Support)
  • Legal Research and Drafting 
  • Regulatory and Compliance Advisory 
  • Commercial and Energy Sector Support
Awards & Recognitions
Who's who legal
Global and National acclaimed expert in energy and natural resources, 2012 till date
IFLR1000
Leading Lawyer, Highly Regarded 2018

Leading Lawyer, Financial and Corporate 2016, 2017

Leading Lawyer, Energy and Infrastructure 2015
Expert guides
Energy Expert Guides 2017 – Leading Lawyer, Energy & Environment

Energy Expert Guides 2016 – Leading Lawyer, Energy
chambers and partners
Chambers and Partners Legal Award – Leading Lawyer, Oil and Gas 2017
Innovation
Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 Innovation & Excellence Awards – Excellence in Energy & Natural Resources Law (Nigeria)
Team members