Ademola is the Managing Partner of the firm.

Ademola Olawepo is a seasoned Nigerian legal practitioner with over two decades of experience advising businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and multinational organisations on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters in Nigeria. 

As the Managing Partner of Legal Web Solicitors, Ademola serves as a trusted legal adviser to UK and international businesses, foreign investors, diaspora Nigerians, and international law firms, helping them establish, invest, transact, and resolve legal issues in Nigeria with confidence. 

His practice is built around one core objective: helping clients minimise legal and commercial risk while maximising business opportunities in Nigeria. 

Areas of Expertise 

Ademola advises clients on a broad range of legal and commercial matters, including: 

• Market entry and business establishment in Nigeria 

• Cross-border commercial transactions 

• Commercial contracts and transaction structuring 

• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance 

• Company incorporation and business restructuring 

• Commercial due diligence and investment risk assessment 

• Property and land due diligence 

• Debt recovery and contract enforcement 

• Employment and workforce advisory 

• Intellectual property protection 

• Commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution 

• Acting as Nigerian local counsel for international businesses and foreign law firms 

Corporate & Commercial Advisory 

Ademola has advised on numerous high-value and strategically significant transactions across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, financial services, telecommunications, real estate, manufacturing, and infrastructure. 

His experience includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, investment structuring, commercial financing, regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, complex contract negotiations, and cross-border transactions. 

He works closely with clients to identify legal risks before they become commercial problems, ensuring transactions are properly structured, legally compliant, and commercially viable. 

Dispute Resolution 

An experienced litigator and dispute resolution practitioner, Ademola has successfully represented corporate and individual clients in commercial disputes, contract enforcement actions, debt recovery matters, employment disputes, and regulatory proceedings before Nigerian courts and tribunals. 

He also advises clients on arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, providing commercially practical solutions that minimise cost, preserve business relationships where appropriate, and achieve efficient outcomes. 

International & Cross-Border Practice 

A significant aspect of Ademola’s practice involves advising overseas clients with business interests in Nigeria. 

He regularly assists: 

• UK and international companies entering the Nigerian market 

• Foreign investors acquiring businesses or property in Nigeria 

• Diaspora Nigerians investing or managing assets in Nigeria 

• International law firms requiring dependable Nigerian local counsel 

• Multinational organisations navigating Nigeria’s regulatory landscape 

His ability to combine international commercial expectations with deep local legal knowledge enables clients to transact confidently while avoiding unnecessary legal and regulatory risks. 

Emerging Areas of Practice 

Ademola also advises on emerging areas of Nigerian law, including assisted reproductive technology (ART), surrogacy, reproductive rights, consent, and healthcare regulatory compliance. 

Professional Philosophy 

Ademola believes legal advice should do more than explain the law—it should help clients make informed commercial decisions. 

His practice is defined by strategic thinking, commercial awareness, attention to detail, responsiveness, and practical, solution-driven advice that protects clients’ investments and supports long-term business success. 

Community Impact 

Beyond legal practice, Ademola is passionate about social impact and community development. 

He is the Founder of Happy Heads Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to supporting vulnerable individuals, advancing community welfare initiatives, and promoting sustainable social development. 

Through both his legal practice and philanthropic work, Ademola remains committed to creating meaningful, lasting impact for businesses, individuals, and communities alike. 

With over 22 years of dedicated practice in the legal field, Ademola has navigated complex legal landscapes, demonstrating proficiency in the following key areas: Corporate Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Intellectual Property, Healthcare Regulations, Data Protection, Securities Law, and Law and Ethics of Medical Practice

Ademola’s dedication to legal excellence is underscored by his commitment to staying updated with evolving legal frameworks and precedents. His approach emphasizes a blend of meticulous research, strategic analysis, and client-focused solutions. He is known for his ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner, fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

With a reputation for integrity, dedication, and a results-driven approach, he remains a sought-after legal professional, ready to navigate the challenges of diverse legal landscapes with precision and acumen.

As a legal practitioner with a wide-ranging skill set and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he stands poised to deliver comprehensive and strategic legal solutions across multiple domains of law.

He has also advised on several and cutting edge transactions including the following:

• Advised an investor on its acquisition of a significant stake in a quoted oil & gas company in Nigeria, which is a subsidiary of a major European group.
• Advised on the consummated merger transaction involving three commercial banks and another involving two insurance companies.
• Advised banks in the disposition of many of their assets.
• Advising WISE Limited (Wise Investment in Securities & Equities) on contracts, tax and financial regulations.
• Advising the acquisitions, by various international oil companies, of participating interests in Nigeria oil blocs
• Advising and indigenous conglomerate in connection with the negotiation of a $150m facility from a top tier Nigerian bank.
• Ademola has also been involved as lead counsel in various litigations at the trial and appellate levels.
• Ademola advised on legalities surrounding IVF, covering consent, reproductive rights, surrogacy, egg donation, contracts, and regulations in assisted reproductive technology.

Professional Membership:

• Nigerian Bar Association
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administrators
• International Bar Association