Folasade Giwa

Background

Giwa, Folasade was born on October 18, 1969.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigerian Law School and University of Southampton (Bachelor of Laws, Honours, 1991. Bachelor of Laws, 1992; Master of Laws, Maritime Law). Spoken languages: English and Yoruba.

Career

Worked at Abuka, Ajegbo, Ilogu & Nwaogu (Lagos) specializing in Corporate, Commercial, International Trade and Finance, Banking and Security Documentation, Patent and Trademark, Air Law, Aviation Insurance Claims, Merchant Shipping, Admiralty, Marine Insurance and Claims, Petroleum Law and Arbitration. Admitted to the bar, 1992, Nigeria, Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Member: Nigerian Bar Association.

The firm was founded on March 28, 1979 by the four name-partners who had practised individually and separately until that date.

Achievements

• Folasade Giwa has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Nigerian Bar Association.