Olayemi Dominic Ajala
Olayemi Dominic Ajala
- Associate Partner/Head, Corporate Commercial Practice Group
- olayemi@babsmilalegal.com
- +234-8023773696
Professional Profile
Olayemi Dominic Ajala is a seasoned lawyer with over two decades of experience at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He holds two master’s degrees in law: an LL.M in General Law from the University of Lagos and an LL.M in International Business Law from the University of Gloucestershire in England, UK, obtained through research. Currently, he is pursuing his MPhil/PhD in Law at Babcock University, Ilesan Remo, Ogun State.
Academic and Research Experience
Ajala has served as an adjunct lecturer at several reputable tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including:
– Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, Lagos
– National Open University of Nigeria, Victoria Island, Lagos
– South Western University, Lagos, Ikeja Campus
– Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
He has authored several academic works, including:
1. “Enforcement of Arbitration Agreement Against a Non-Signatory Party: Dallah v Pakistan”
2. “Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Pollution: Implications for the Niger Delta, Shell as a Case Study”
3. “Problems Presented by Sales Transactions Conducted by Parties in Different Countries and the Efficacy of International Trade Law and Practice in Addressing the Problem”
4. “The Discussion on Increased Participation of Non-Executive Directors to Achieve Good Corporate Governance”
5. “A Paper Presentation on Political Participation in Politics: Lagos Mainland as a Case Study”
Training and Seminars
Ajala has attended various training and seminars both in Nigeria and abroad, including:
1. Introduction to Information Technology (Kensington Learning Centre, Liverpool, UK)
2. Customer Care (Bob Tower Training & Consultancy, Liverpool, UK)
3. Security and Conflict Management Training (Dynamic Solution, Liverpool, UK)
4. Spectator Safety (Crowd Management) (Greenwich Community College, London, UK)
5. Construction, Skill, Health, and Safety Test (London, UK)
In Nigeria:
1. ICT Training on the Use of Microsoft Office Suite (Financial Training Institute Centre, Lagos)
2. Integrated Risk Management as a Framework for Organizational Success (Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria, Lagos)
3. Fundamental Concepts of Corporate Governance (CILRMN)
4. Self-Discipline Imperative for Effective Loan and Risk Management in Nigeria
5. Project Risk Management: More Important Than You Think
6. Enhancing Performance in Organizations
7. Corporate Fraud: The Risk Management Perspectives
Other Responsibilities
Ajala has held various positions, including:
1. Member, Lagos State Local Government Congress Committee (2021)
2. Chairman, Electoral Committee (Defunct ACN), London, UK (2012)
3. Legal Consultant, Community Development Association (Sango, Ebute Metta) (2012)
4. Personal Assistant to Electoral Commissioner, Hon. Tokun Pedro, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC)
5. Coordinator, Epe Indigene in the Nigerian Law School (Lagos Branch) (2001)
6. Parliamentarian, University of Lagos Student Union (1999-2000)
7. Assistant General Secretary, Community Development Association (Sango, Ebute Metta) (1998)
Politics
Ajala is a member of various political organizations, including:
1. Mainland Independent Group (MIG) in Lagos Mainland
2. APC Diaspora, Lagos
3. Coordinator/Legal Adviser, Buhari/Osinbajo Mandate Group (BOMG)
4. Member, Legal Committee, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Independent Campaign Group (ICG)
5. Legal Adviser, Federal Civil Service Club, Yaba, Lagos
Ajala was an aspirant under the All Progressives Congress for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Lagos Mainland Constituency II in 2014/2015.
- Nigerian Bar Association
- NBA Section on Business Law
- Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
- Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners of Nigeria (BRIPAN)
Alternative Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Debt Recovery and Insolvency
Dispute Resolution/Litigation
Energy & Natural Resources
Environmental Justice
- Nigerian Law School – BL
- University of Dundee – LLM
- Petroleum Taxation and Finance
University of Lagos – LLB