Olalekan Ojo Profile
Olalekan Ojo is the Managing Partner and Founder of PLATINUM & TAYLOR HILL LP.
He is a distinguished legal practitioner with extensive expertise spanning multiple areas of law, including Business Advisory, Technology and Intellectual Property, Public-Private Partnerships, Family Law, Administration of Estate, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate and Construction, Labour and Employment Law, etc.
After serving at the esteemed CHIEF ROTIMI WILLIAMS CHAMBERS and AFE BABALOLA & Co., he acquired significant expertise in managing intricate legal cases and overseeing trials across all tiers of the Nigerian judicial system, including the Supreme Court.
Olalekan Ojo has written more than ten legal briefs for the Supreme Court of Nigeria. His legal acumen is particularly evident in his mastery of legal documentation, contract drafting and negotiation, planning and execution of strategic dispute resolution mechanisms, and the provision of comprehensive legal and advisory services across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines.
Olalekan Ojo is an alumnus of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA), the International Law Association (ILA) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
He has also made significant contributions to the legal field by publishing note-worthy articles in the National Dailies such as “ThisDay Newspapers”, “Guardian Newspapers”, “Lawyard”, and other blog sites. Some of these articles include;
- Re: Bayelsa Governorship Conundrum: Reflections On The Supreme Court Judgment.
- Lagos State Land Use Charge Law 2018: A Constitutional Aberration.
- Overview of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill.
- Legality or Otherwise of Bitcoin in Nigeria.
- Legality or otherwise of the imposition of N50 stamp duty on bank transactions.
Olalekan Ojo has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades in recognition of his exceptional contributions and impact in the legal space.
He has been recognised by VILA as a Legal Icon and Rising Stars within the Nigerian legal community.
He has been honoured as one of the top 100 exceptional and outstanding Nigerian legal personalities who have made significant contributions to legal education and practice, earning this prestigious title twice in a row.
On the 23rd of July 2024, Olalekan Ojo was presented with a Meritorious Award as an Icon of Hope for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and society at large by the esteemed National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS).
In addition to this, Olalekan was the recipient of the prestigious Rising Stars Award at the ESQ Nigerian Legal Award in 2024, which served to recognize his exceptional leadership, commitment, and substantial contribution to not just his firm, but to the legal profession as a whole
Furthermore, his incredible achievements extend beyond national borders, as he has been admitted as a member of ForbesBLK. This esteemed community is comprised of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to driving transformation in the realms of business, culture, and society. He was recognised as an exceptional leader of colour.
