Our Team

Abiola Abiodun, ESQ. LL.B, B.L, ASCMA (UK), IADT (UK), Accredited Attorney-Mediator, A.CIarb (UK), F.ICMC

A globally accredited Mediator, Mediation Advocate, Restorative Justice Practitioner, Nigerian-trained Legal Practitioner, Negotiator and Privacy professional with a comprehensive understanding of data protection regulations. With over 18 years of experience in civil litigation, contract management, dispute resolution, and data privacy compliance, her extensive expertise equips her with the requisite tools to provide expert and bespoke legal services.

Expertise and Services

Abiola addresses the diverse and varied representations of multicultural and ethnically diverse communities in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her practice focuses on: Dispute Resolution, Data Privacy and Contract Management

• Clear and collaborative mediation services
• Strategy creation and option facilitation
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) utilizing secure technology

Data Privacy and Protection

• Compliance with GDPR, NDPR, and PIPEDA regulations
• Data breach prevention and response strategies
• Privacy impact assessments and data mapping

Contract Management

• Drafting and negotiating privacy-compliant contracts
• Implementing data protection clauses in agreements
• Resolving contractual disputes with privacy considerations

Approach

Abiola’s approach combines legal expertise with cultural sensitivity, enabling clients to determine solutions that best suit their unique situations while ensuring data privacy and protection. She integrates privacy best practices into all aspects of her work, from secure communication channels during mediation to privacy-conscious contract drafting.

Abiola is a firm advocate of lifelong learning and the practical application of knowledge, she is future-focused collaborative,  she is the founder of Agile Dispute Resolution which is a book club with over 100 members.

She is a member of the following organizations:

• International Association of Privacy Practitioners (IAPP)
• Fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)
• Member ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO)
• Member ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC)
• Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA)
• Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• Member African Forum for Restorative Justice
• Former Executive Director, Incorporated Trustees of Attorney-Mediators Association (ATMA)

She has participated in various training over the years and is affiliated with the following organizations:

• Consultant/Training Facilitator, Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA Nigeria)
• Resource Person Boulder and Peake Inc. Canada
• Mediator &Training Facilitator, Aireen Grey Legal
• Resource Person, BA. Law LLP

Lara Martins Agboola LLB Law & LLM International Law, University of East London

I am a dedicated legal professional with a strong academic foundation, holding an LLB in Law and an LLM in International Law from the University of East London. My areas of expertise include Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, Corporate Governance, Legal Advisory, and Mediation. I am committed to providing clients with tailored legal solutions that meet their unique needs and navigate the complexities of the modern legal environment.

With a keen understanding of global legal frameworks and a solution-focused approach, I pride myself on delivering exceptional legal counsel and strategic advice. Whether it’s helping clients stay compliant with evolving regulations, enhancing corporate governance practices, or facilitating effective mediation, I focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

In my personal time, I enjoy reading and traveling, which allows me to continually expand my knowledge and gain fresh perspectives that inform my work.

Let me support you in achieving your legal goals with professionalism, integrity, and dedication

Chigozie Enwereuzo

Chigo Enwereuzo is a lawyer with decades of experience in corporate commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, privatization of public entities. entertainment, sports and media, and compliance and regulatory matters. She has a wealth of experience handling corporate and commercial transactions across a broad array of industries. In addition to managing complex transactions, she has served as outside general counsel to numerous companies advising on various legal and business matters, including add-on acquisitions, corporate governance, equity compensation, capital raising, joint ventures, customer contracts and general corporate matters.

Chigo is of Counsel and a member of the firm’s Advisory Committee.

Practices

• Corporate & Commercial Transactions/ Emerging Companies & Growth / Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Sports & Media /  Compliance & Regulatory Matters

Bar Qualification

• Nigeria
• Ontario, Canada

Education

• LLB, Nigeria
• MBA, Nigeria
• BBA, New Brunswick, Canada
• LLM, Canada