Okiemute joined the firm’s Oxford office in January 2024, working in the litigation & dispute resolution team. Possessing over five years of experience, he has successfully navigated complex legal landscapes, showcasing his proficiency in negotiations, litigation, and advisory roles for individuals, partnerships, and companies. In addition to being a solicitor in England and Wales, Okiemute is also qualified as a barrister and solicitor in Nigeria.
Okiemute has an impressive academic background, having attained distinction in his master’s degree and graduated with first-class honours from law school.
Okiemute’s commitment to excellence, coupled with a passion for contributing to the legal community, means that he will go above and beyond every time to understand and achieve a client’s objectives, while empowering the client to make economically informed decisions.
Areas of expertise
- General dispute resolution and litigation
- Consumer and commercial contract disputes
- Residential and commercial landlord and tenant claims
- Company/director/shareholder disputes
- Professional negligence (e.g. against surveyors, solicitors, accountants)
- Trespass and infringements of rights of way (easements)
Recent work
- Represented clients in a breach of contract claim, resulting in a favourable settlement exceeding £200,000.
- Advised and represented clients in various recovery claims.
- Advised clients in a significant property dispute valued at £1.1 million, culminating in a satisfactory resolution.
- Acted for commercial tenants in a claim for breach of contract and wrongful eviction.
- Represented landlords in various possession claims against tenants.
- Advised in a claim under the Financial Services and Markets Act against a multinational investment company, addressing hedging losses and the loss of trading opportunities.
Personal interests
Okiemute enjoys playing and watching football and golf. He also leads a non-governmental organisation dedicated to empowering children and young individuals to realise their full potentials.
