Established in London in 2001, Hackman Solicitors is an international, full-service law firm with Nigerian offices in Lagos and Ibadan and global partnerships across London, China, the US, and major financial centers, delivering tailored legal advisory services worldwide.
Senior lawyers admitted in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States provide legal advice that is both internationally compliant and locally relevant.
In-depth knowledge across multiple sectors, ranging from finance to oil & gas, real estate to immigration.
Flexible working styles, creative fee structures, and strategic thinking to achieve commercially sound outcomes.
Forward-planning and foresight in transaction structuring to help clients avoid unnecessary litigation and financial losses.
Established in London in 2001, Hackman Solicitors Nigeria was created as the African extension of the firm's UK-based operations. It has since grown to include offices in Lagos and Ibadan, alongside global affiliated partnerships.
At Hackman Solicitors, we believe that legal services should extend beyond technical advice. Our philosophy is to provide practical, proactive, and commercially focused solutions that protect our clients’ interests and support their long-term objectives. Guided by integrity, excellence, confidentiality, and strategic thinking, we combine international expertise with local insight to deliver responsive and results-driven legal services across every area of our practice.
At Hackman Solicitors, our mission is to deliver exceptional, commercially focused, and internationally informed legal services that empower our clients to achieve their personal and business objectives with confidence. We are committed to combining legal excellence with integrity, innovation, and strategic insight, providing responsive and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of every client. Through our multi-jurisdictional expertise, sector-specific knowledge, and global network of affiliated firms, we strive to protect our clients’ interests, minimize risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and create sustainable value across borders. We aim to build enduring relationships founded on trust, professionalism, confidentiality, and a relentless commitment to excellence in every aspect of our practice.
To excel in the field of legal services by consistently delivering the highest professional standards. We are dedicated to providing our clients with effective and innovative solutions across all areas of the law. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our practice, from the expertise of our legal professionals to the quality of our client service. We understand that legal matters can be complex and challenging, and we are here to navigate these intricacies with skill and precision.
Integrity, excellence, confidentiality and strategic thinking — guiding every client relationship we build.
From partners with over 25 years of cross-border practice to associates driving day-to-day execution — our team is structured to match the right level of seniority to every matter.
Babajide is a highly regarded legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience in property law, corporate transactions, and international legal advisory. As Chairman of Brook Finance Company Limited and Director of Brook Securities and Banksome Global Resources, he brings deep commercial insight to his legal practice. His international qualifications make him a trusted advisor on cross-border transactions, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
With over three decades of experience in banking, finance, and structured transactions, Olufemi has held key leadership positions, including Chairman of a licensed microfinance bank. He is an expert in banking law, commercial real estate, arbitration, and land acquisitions.
Osigbeme is a cross-border legal advisor with experience in complex immigration law and international client representation. He advises on compliance and relocation strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporations.
Bola is a seasoned litigator with core strengths in commercial and residential property law. He also advises on contractual disputes and real estate development.
Formerly Company Secretary and Legal Adviser to Magnum Trust Bank and Sterling Bank, Folasade is an expert in company secretarial practice, banking regulation, litigation, and compliance.
Olufemi specialises in property law, due diligence, and land acquisition, with extensive experience in regulatory approvals and title dispute resolution.
Akinwale specialises in structured finance, commercial contracts, and private client law, providing high-level legal insight on transactions and estate planning.
Oluwole provides practical legal solutions in litigation and commercial transactions, with strong attention to detail.
Physekedy provides practical legal support across litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and real estate, with expertise in legal research, contracts, company secretarial services, due diligence, and dispute resolution. She is known for her diligence, attention to detail, and client-focused approach.
Wasilah provides comprehensive support to the legal team across multi-jurisdictional matters, including in-depth legal research, analysis of statutory frameworks and precedents, drafting of precise legal documentation, and end-to-end case preparation to ensure seamless service delivery.
Gabriel is a highly organised and detail-oriented paralegal with a strong background in commercial and property law. He provides support across litigation, real estate transactions, and company secretarial matters, including co-ordinating with regulatory agencies such as the CAC and Land Registries.
Incorporation, regulatory compliance, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, commercial contracts and M&A — for start-ups, SMEs and multinationals.
Loan/security documentation, debt recovery, syndicated lending, securitisation, asset-backed transactions and cross-border debt recovery.
Land acquisition, title investigation, leasehold/freehold transactions and construction contract negotiation across the oil & gas sector.
Project structuring, risk allocation, concession agreements and cross-border financing for public and private infrastructure.
Civil, commercial and regulatory disputes before Nigerian and UK courts, plus international arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
Vessel financing, charterparty agreements, marine insurance and the resolution of wet and dry maritime disputes.
Will drafting, Probate and Letters of Administration, succession planning, trust formation and inheritance tax planning.
Dual-qualified support across visas, residency, work permits, expatriate quotas and deportation appeals in Nigeria and the UK.
Board and shareholder meetings, statutory registers, CAC annual returns and robust internal compliance frameworks.
Whether you require strategic legal advisory, dispute resolution, or cross-border transaction support, our team is ready to assist you.
4B, Sola Oguntade Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos Nigeria.
+234 (0) 705 115 2203 info@hackmansolicitors.com31, Soun Ajagungbade Street, Bodija, Ibadan Nigeria.
+234 (0) 705 115 2203 j.oyekanmi@hackmansolicitors.com