Toyosi Odunmbaku

Toyosi Odunmbaku is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice at Jackson, Etti & Edu, based in Victoria Island, Lagos. He leads the IP Litigation and Commercial Litigation teams and serves as Co-Sector Head of the firm's Health & Pharmaceuticals Sector. His practice focuses on Dispute Resolution.

Toyosi is a formidable advocate for IP rights, actively litigating high-stakes cases in Nigeria's top courts and handling opposition matters at the Trademarks Registry. With experience in complex disputes across various sectors, including contractual, shareholder and intellectual property cases, he has successfully coordinated enforcement actions against counterfeiters, making him a trusted guardian for brands and products.

He has led successful high-profile cases, including a NGN 5 billion damages award for a multinational FMCG manufacturer in a trademark infringement case and a US$500 million damages award for a multinational automobile manufacturer in a landmark appeal. He also resolved a shareholders' dispute, securing an €8 million settlement for a medical diagnostics client in Nigeria.

Toyosi is a specialist in crisis management, dawn raids and risk assessment, helping companies mitigate risks and comply with anti-money laundering requirements. He also handles labour and employment matters, currently co-leading a team defending 164 cases against an oil servicing company in Nigeria.

He holds qualifications from Lagos Business School (Advanced Management Programme; Accounting for Non-Accountants), the College of Law of England & Wales (International Practice Diplomas in Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Business Organisation and Joint Venture) and the Nigerian Law School (BL).