Temilade Adepate

Temilade Adepate is an Associate in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution Group, focusing on Employment Law. She plays an integral role in resolving complex legal matters and has a strong background in labour and employment law.

She has developed expertise in advising clients on workplace disputes, employee and employer rights, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. She is also well versed in debt recovery, helping clients navigate the legal processes associated with recovering outstanding debts efficiently and effectively.

In addition to her specialisation in dispute resolution, Temilade has significant experience in corporate litigation, representing businesses in resolving various legal challenges that arise in the course of their operations. Her practice also extends to contractual disputes and commercial arbitration, making her a versatile legal professional capable of handling a wide array of contentious matters.

She is committed to providing high-quality legal advice, a strategic approach to conflict resolution, and an understanding of clients’ unique needs. She is also a chartered company secretary and a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.

Temilade is an astute writer who has authored and co-authored articles on intellectual property, employment law, class actions and enforcement of judgments. Her publications include co-authorship of “Enforcement of Judgments” (July 2024), contribution to “Collective Redress & Class Actions 2024” (November 2024), “Making a case for the securitization of intellectual property rights in Nigeria” (December 2023) and co-authorship of “Navigating Class Actions in Nigeria: Challenges, Developments and Future Prospects” (2023).

She holds an LL.B from Babcock University (2018) and a B.L from the Nigerian Law School (2019). She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, the Employment and Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria, and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Lagos Branch, and received an Award of Excellence from FIDA Lagos Branch for her part in planning the FIDA Lagos 2024 Law Week.