Barristers, Solicitors, Notary Public & Arbitrators · Since 1993

The Head of Practice seated at his desk with counsel and staff of the firm standing behind himAmuwa Olasoji Olatunde, Head of Practice, seated at his desk in chambers between stacks of law booksIllustration of a classical courthouse facadeIllustration of the scales of justice and a gavel on a deskIllustration of a law library lined with law reportsIllustration of Makurdi and the River Benue at sunset

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Amuwa Olatunde & Co. Legal practice in Makurdi, Abuja and Lafia since 1993.

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“Justice is not a one-way traffic… It is really a three-way traffic.”

Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, JSC Josiah v. The State (1985)
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Established 1993 1st September

About the firm

A general legal practice, in continuous practice since 1993

Amuwa Olatunde & Company, Barristers, Solicitors, Notary Public and Arbitrators, was established on the 1st day of September, 1993 — 33 years ago.

The firm is led by its Head of Practice, Amuwa Olasoji Olatunde, MCIArb, who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. It practises from its chambers on Old Otukpo Road, Makurdi, its corporate head office in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, and its office on Jos Road, Lafia, acting in contentious and non-contentious matters for individuals, families, businesses, institutions and communities.

  • Accurate legal searches
  • Notarisation of documents
  • Litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • General legal advice and consultancy
More about the firm Meet our lawyers
33 Years in practice Established 1 September 1993
8 Counsel in chambers Litigation & advisory
3 Offices Makurdi · Abuja · Lafia
15 Practice areas Contentious & non-contentious

Areas of practice

The kinds of matters the firm handles

From the Customary Court to the Court of Appeal, and from a land search to a mining lease — 15 areas of contentious and advisory work.

All 15 practice areas
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Civil claims before the Magistrate, Customary, High and Federal High Courts and on appeal, together with negotiation, mediation and other routes to settlement.

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Land Law & Property

Title disputes, family and community land, sale and purchase, trespass, and the perfection of interests in land.

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Banking & Debt Recovery

Recovery suits, security and realisation, guarantees, garnishee proceedings, and disputes over account operation.

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Incorporation and corporate governance, contracts, commercial disputes, and regulatory filings.

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Criminal Defence & Arbitration

Representation from arrest through bail, trial and appeal, and the conduct of commercial arbitration and mediation under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.

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Chieftaincy & Customary Law

Selection, appointment and deposition disputes, customary arbitration, and appeals from customary courts.

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How it works

From first contact to action

What to expect when you bring a matter to the firm.

  1. 01

    Book or write to us

    Schedule a consultation online, send an enquiry, or message the firm on WhatsApp.

  2. 02

    Meet counsel

    A lawyer familiar with the area of law reviews your documents and hears the facts.

  3. 03

    Receive clear advice

    You are told the options, the likely steps, the time involved and the costs.

  4. 04

    The firm acts

    On your instruction, counsel take the matter forward — in negotiation, at the registry or in court.

Our lawyers

Counsel in chambers

Each matter is handled by counsel who practise in the area of law concerned, under the supervision of the Head of Practice.

All 8 lawyers

Head of Practice

Amuwa Olasoji Olatunde, MCIArb

Head of Practice and founder of the firm. Called to the Nigerian Bar in October 1987 and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), he leads the firm's litigation, arbitration and advisory work across its Abuja, Makurdi and Lafia offices.

Called to the Bar
October 1987
Education
LL.B., University of Lagos
Membership
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
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Esther Jegu

Called to the Bar 1992

Counsel in chambers. A graduate of the University of Jos, she was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992 and brings more than two decades of private legal practice to the firm's litigation and advisory work.

  • Litigation & ADR
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Comfort Onwanyi Ogbodo

Called to the Bar 2019

Counsel in chambers. A graduate of Benue State University, Makurdi, called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019, and a member of the firm since 2021, working on its litigation and advisory matters.

  • Litigation & ADR
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James T. Gberindyer

Senior Associate Counsel with five years' post-call experience, practising in commercial and property law, intellectual property, labour law and digital technology law — in litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and business advisory work.

  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Land Law
  • Capital Market & IP
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The Head of Practice seated at his desk with four counsel of the firm
The Head of Practice with counsel in chambers.

Consultations

Schedule your consultation before you arrive

Choose a date, a time and the office you would like to attend. The firm will confirm your appointment by phone or email — so that counsel who handle your kind of matter are available when you arrive.

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  • Office hoursMonday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Makurdi ChambersNo. 33 Old Otukpo Road, High Level, Makurdi, Benue State
  • Emailinfo@amuwaolatundechambers.com

Blog & insights

Writing from the firm and its counsel

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Visit us

Three offices, one practice

  • Makurdi Chambers

    No. 33 Old Otukpo Road, High Level, Makurdi, Benue State

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  • Corporate Head Office

    No. 16 Cotonou Street, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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  • Lafia Office

    Damaje House, Jos Road, Lafia, Nasarawa State

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