Afolabi Elebiju

Afolabi Elebiju is the founding Principal (Managing Partner) of LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors, a niche commercial law firm in Lagos, Nigeria.1 He is a versatile business lawyer with over 26 years of experience in corporate and commercial law practice, specializing in tax and regulatory matters, including tax litigation and investment disputes.12

Elebiju's career highlights include:

• Started at Olaniwun Ajayi LP in 19951
• Worked at Arthur Andersen (later KPMG Professional Services) from 1998 to 20061
• Joined Templars as Partner and Head of Tax and Regulatory Practice in 20071
• Served as General Counsel at African Capital Alliance1
• Founded LeLaw full-time in 20151

Education and qualifications:

• Two second-class upper degrees (BA and LLB) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)13
• Two LLMs: Corporate and Commercial Law (University of Lagos) and International Finance (Harvard Law School)1
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI)1
• Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)1

Elebiju is recognized as one of Nigeria's leading tax regulatory lawyers and has won multiple accolades, including Tax Lawyer of the Year at the 2024 Corporate International Awards.4 He is also an active contributor to legal and business discourse through publications and speaking engagements.1