Our Team 

Chief Akinwande Delano SAN is the founding partner of Akindelano Legal Practitioners (ALP). A graduate of the University of London, he was admitted to the English Bar at the prestigious Gray’s Inn in 1963, and in July of the same year he was admitted to the Nigerian Bar. He was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 1996 after 33 years of unbroken law practice.

Chief Delano started in the Ministry of Justice, Western State where he rose to become Senior State Counsel, going on to establish Akindelano Legal Practitioners in 1972. He was the pioneer Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun state between 1977-78 where he served as the Chancellor for the Egba-Diocese of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. Chief Akin Delano has trained and mentored many successful lawyers and Senior Advocates of Nigeria, he remains active in practice. 

Olayode is a Partner at Akindelano Legal Practitioners (ALP), he heads our corporate and commercial transactions practice. ‘Yode studied Law at University College, London graduating in 1989 at the top of his class and he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990. Yode proceeded to practice Commercial law with Strachan Partners and George Etomi and Co. before joining ALP as a Partner.

Olayode has been involved in numerous types of transactions including M&A, Capital markets and more. He is a member of the Capital Market Solicitors Association of Nigeria, IPFA, IBA and the Institute of Directors, Nigeria. He has a Masters in Business Administration specializing in Finance.

Michael is a Partner in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice and heads the Firm’s Insolvency team. With over two decades of experience, he is a highly accomplished litigator with a formidable reputation for handling complex commercial litigation, banking disputes, energy, debt restructuring and insolvency cases. His has appeared across all superior Courts of records in Nigeria and before arbitral tribunals.

Michael regularly appears before all superior Courts of record in Nigeria as well as arbitral tribunals, where his strategic insight and meticulous advocacy consistently lead to favourable outcomes for clients. In addition, he also advises clients on all aspects of real estate law with particular emphasis on acquisitions, conveyancing, leases and mortgages. He is a member of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).

Adeola Onabanjo is a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice. With over a decade of experience delivering strategic legal solutions across a broad range of high-value transactions and disputes, Adeola is widely regarded for her ability to distil complex legal issues and deliver pragmatic, commercially sound outcomes.

She advises clients in legal risk management, energy law, PPPs, mergers & acquisitions, construction and real estate law. She has significant experience in real estate development, offering guidance on land structuring, approvals, joint ventures, and construction risks. Clients value her deep expertise in regulatory and transactional risks in Nigeria’s dynamic real estate sector. Adeola also leads the Firm’s governance, compliance and company secretarial team. She works closely with organizations on restructuring, operational and regulatory compliance reviews, and legal due diligence. She also represents clients in arbitral and mediation proceedings and has appeared before arbitral tribunals in oil and gas disputes and construction-related claims. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Nigerian Bar Association Section of Business Law.

Oluwatoyin is an Associate at the Firm, providing legal counsel on a broad spectrum of transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and regulatory compliance. She also assists clients with the preparation of loan agreements and security documentation. In addition, Oluwatoyin has represented clients in commercial disputes before the Courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Mary is an associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice and a member of the governance, compliance, and company secretarial team. She delivers legal and regulatory advisory services to clients across diverse industries and provides guidance on their day-to-day operational matters. Mary helps ensure that clients stay compliant with relevant laws and governance frameworks.

Edmond is an Associate and a member of the Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. He advises clients on a wide range of contentious matters, with particular emphasis on commercial dispute resolution and legal risk management. A tenacious advocate, Edmond has represented a diverse range of clients before trial and appellate Courts across Nigeria. He approaches each case with strategic foresight, disciplined advocacy, and meticulous attention to procedural detail.

Ibukunoluwa is an Associate in Akindelano Legal Practitioners’ Corporate and Commercial practice. He provides general legal advisory services to clients and advises clients on a broad spectrum of transactions. He also provides support to the Firm’s arbitration and mediation team through strategic analysis and sound legal reasoning.