Olayimika Olasewere
Partner
Real estate, succession, private client services and civil litigation
About Us
Where the details
are the whole case.
Rooftop Chambers is a boutique commercial law firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, located in the law-hub of Lagos Island at former Strachan, now Orlando Matins Street.
Where we're based
High Court · Magistrates' Court · Igbosere Road · Lapal House · all within walking distance
Lagos Island's historic legal row
International bar association memberships
Alliances with leading firms in Nigeria and overseas
Domestic and cross-border transactions
Able, dedicated and resourceful attorneys
Lagos Island's historic legal row
International bar association memberships
Alliances with leading firms in Nigeria and overseas
Domestic and cross-border transactions
Able, dedicated and resourceful attorneys
Our story
The Firm provides comprehensive legal services across diverse sectors and has built a reputation for delivering practical legal advice, strategic dispute resolution and exceptional client service.
We sit deliberately where the work happens. Our chambers in Lagos Island stand steps from the High Court and the Magistrates’ Court on Igbosere Road, in a district where land titles, probate registries and commercial registries are a short walk apart. Proximity is not sentiment — it is turnaround time.
To solidify its effectiveness, and through its membership of international bar associations, the Firm has built solid alliances with top law firms in Nigeria and overseas. Through those affiliations we support clients involved in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Our professional philosophy is to provide excellent legal advice and representation to our clientele to achieve and maximise their goals while minimising legal risk.
Our clientele includes small, medium and large local and multi-national corporate organisations currently operating in, or exploring investment opportunities in, Nigeria — requiring legal, regulatory and corporate advisory services across our core areas of practice.
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Proximity is not sentiment — it is turnaround time.
Where we sit
Excellent legal advice and representation, to achieve and maximise our clients' goals while minimising legal risk.
Our philosophy
Our Firm in Numbers
Deep expertise,
personal attention.
We believe that exceptional results come from deep expertise and personal attention. With a core team of legal professionals, we combine the agility of a boutique firm with the capacity to handle complex, high-stakes matters. Our track record is built on the trust our clients place in us.
Names of partners
Decades of combined legal experience among our partners.
Successfully managed matters across real estate, litigation and private client services.
High-value real estate transactions and disputes handled, from multi-million Naira developments in Lakowe and Apapa to complex family land settlements.
Estates administered, guiding families through the probate process with compassion, confidentiality and efficiency.
Active litigation matters, demonstrating our proven ability to vigorously represent clients in corporate, property and regulatory disputes.
Our Mission
To provide commercially focused legal solutions that protect our clients' interests, minimise legal risk and support sustainable growth.
Our Vision
To be the boutique firm that corporate organisations, investors and families in Nigeria trust first — for judgement, not just for documents.
Our Promise
Confidentiality, prompt communication, commercially practical advice, timely delivery and transparent billing on every single file.
Our track record
What we handle, and how it has gone.
Property & Land Disputes
Disputes resolved against major developers, including matters involving Revolution Plus and Malony Properties, and titles secured for families from Apapa to Ikoyi.
Estate & Wealth Preservation
Estates of high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives and prominent families managed so assets are protected and transferred exactly as intended.
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Representation for companies from energy firms to financial institutions across contract breaches, debt recovery and shareholder actions.
Advisory & Corporate Governance
Trusted outside counsel to businesses and family offices, managing legal portfolios, compliance and risk end to end.
Why our size is your advantage
We are a small firm
by design.
Direct Partner Access
You speak to the decision-maker from day one.
Cost-Effective Service
Lower overhead means competitive rates without sacrificing quality.
Agility
We move quickly and adapt without layers of internal bureaucracy.
Deep Personalisation
Every client receives a tailored strategy that prioritises their unique goals.
You speak to the decision-maker from day one.
Why our size is your advantage
Clients choose us for
Commercially Focused Advice
Our recommendations are designed around business realities rather than purely legal theory.
Partner-Led Service
Every engagement is supervised by experienced partners, ensuring quality and consistency.
Responsiveness
Business decisions cannot wait. Our team maintains clear communication and timely turnaround.
Industry Knowledge
Extensive experience across real estate, financial services, sports, manufacturing, hospitality, technology and family businesses.
Tailored Solutions
Every client receives bespoke legal solutions designed around their objectives and risk profile.
Proven Track Record
Probate and succession from drafting to letters of administration in record time, plus trust creation, fiduciary representation and regular court appearances.
Sectors we serve
Real Estate & DevelopmentFinancial ServicesSports & EntertainmentManufacturingHospitalityTechnologyEnergyFamily Businesses & Private Wealth
Advocates · Counsellors · Protectors
Your rights. Our purpose.
Partner-supervised on every file
Direct partner access from day one
International bar affiliations
Cross-border capability
Tailored strategy, not templates
Partner-supervised on every file
Direct partner access from day one
International bar affiliations
Cross-border capability
Tailored strategy, not templates
The team
Able, dedicated,
resourceful attorneys.
Your engagement is led by experienced legal practitioners with significant expertise across our core practice areas, supported where necessary by tax advisers, financial consultants and technical experts. Select a partner to read their full biography.
Oladipo Olasewere
Partner
Sports and entertainment law, real estate, corporate commercial and probate
Oluwatoyin Farinre
Associate
Probate, estate administration and trusts
Habeebullah K. Salaudeen
Associate
Commercial litigation and enforcement
Olasoji R. Seidu
Associate
Property perfection and conveyancing
Rukayat Yussuf
Associate
Probate and estate administration
Professional memberships
- Nigerian Bar Association
- International Bar Association (Real Estate Committee)
- American Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Association of Succession, Trust and Estate Planning Practitioners
- International Sports Lawyers Association
Firm brochure
Read the full
Rooftop Chambers profile.
Our firm brochure sets out our practice areas, our people and the way we work. Preview it below or download a copy to keep.
Download brochureWorking with us
Every engagement is supervised by a partner. You speak to the decision-maker from the first briefing to the final delivery. Write to us at info@rooftopchambers.com.