EBUN O. SOFUNDE, SAN

Ebun Olusegun Sofunde, SAN, is a towering figure in Nigeria’s legal landscape, renowned for his formidable advocacy, strategic litigation prowess, and unwavering dedication to the rule of law. A founding partner of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore, has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s reputation for excellence in dispute resolution.

In 1988, at just 38 years old, Mr. Sofunde was conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)—one of the youngest ever to achieve this distinction. Today, he stands among Nigeria’s most respected legal minds and remains one of the five most senior SANs still in active practice.

With over four decades of experience, he is a versatile and highly sought-after litigator, representing leading multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy conglomerates, and high-net-worth individuals in complex disputes. His expertise spans oil and gas litigation, commercial disputes, public law, and high-profile criminal defense. Chambers Global—which has consistently ranked him as a Band 1 litigator—describes him as “a powerful litigator” and a Senior Statesperson, a recognition reserved for the most distinguished practitioners in the field.

Mr. Sofunde’s courtroom strategy, deep industry knowledge, and masterful handling of high-stakes litigation make him a formidable advocate and the counsel of choice for clients facing bet-the-company disputes.

Mr. Sofunde retired as a partner in December 2018 and has been a consultant for the firm since then.