WHO WE ARE

ABOUT SOLOMON, BALOGUN & CO

FORGING LEGAL EXCELLENCE SINCE INCEPTION

At Solomon, Balogun & Co, we blend deep legal scholarship with real-world commercial pragmatism to deliver solutions that protect your interests and propel your success

OUR STORY: FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRITY

Founded on the principles of excellence, integrity, and client-first advocacy, Solomon, Balogun & Co has evolved from a Lagos-based practice to a multi-specialist firm with nationwide reach For over 8 decades, partners at  Solomon Balogun  and co  has resolved complex disputes, structured landmark transactions, and defended fundamental rights – always guided by our core belief:  

  • "Legal counsel should be a catalyst for progress, not an obstacle"

Why Choose Us? 

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Depth of Expertise

80+ combined years across banking, litigation, ADR, and corporate governance
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Strategic ADR Focus

Proven mediation/arbitration success – saving clients time, costs, and reputations
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Commercial Pragmatism

Solutions aligned with your business objectives (Partners include ex-bank executives)
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Nationwide Capability

Appearances in all Nigerian courts + affiliate offices in Abuja & Port Harcourt
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Responsive Partnership

Direct partner access + commitment to "adequate, immediate, and prompt service"

OUR PARTNERS: LEGAL VISIONARIES

Dr Olukayode Balogun, PhD

Lead Partner | Commercial Law Architect 

"From boardrooms to courtrooms, I bridge legal theory and transactional excellence"  

→ Banking Secretarial Experience | PhD in Law | 30+ Years

Mrs Omolola Akin-Williams

Independent Partner | Banking Law Strategist  

"Banking isn’t just transactions – it’s relationships built on legally sound foundations"  

→ Ex-Head of Corporate Banking | Legal Educator | 30+ Years

Mr Godwin Dick Inyang

Independent Partner | Dispute Resolution Specialist

"Justice isn’t won only in court; often it’s forged at the mediation table"  

→ Certified Mediator/Arbitrator | 4 Languages | Property Litigation Ace

MEET OUR FULL LEADERSHIP

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Mission

To deliver strategically astute, commercially viable legal solutions through scholarship, innovation, and uncompromising ethics

Core Values

Excellence:

Leveraging Dr Balogun’s academic rigor and partners’ industry experience

Integrity

Transparent counsel, even when inconvenient

Innovation

Pioneering ADR strategies like Afolabi Animashaun’s mediation victory

Justice

Pro bono commitment for indigent defendants

Partnership

Embedded in client operations like Awesome Music Entertainment’s contract workflow
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  • Afolabi Animashaun,
    "Mediation saved us ₦millions in a lease dispute Immediate resolution where others saw deadlock"
    Afolabi Animashaun,
    Property Investor
  • Dominic Ajufo, MD,
    "Flawless contract drafting under tight deadlines A true partner to our entertainment business"  
    Dominic Ajufo, MD,
    Awesome Music Entertainment Co
  • "Solomon Balogun & Co resolved our maritime dispute with exceptional results Their strategic approach saved us time and resources" 
    Oladipo Ogunwemimo, CEO,
    Grand Marine Oil & Gas Ltd

COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE

We believe access to justice is fundamental Solomon, Balogun & Co actively takes on pro bono cases where representation is critical to prevent manifest injustice, particularly for indigent accused individuals

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