Nominees
Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited (CONL) is the Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial arm of Chris Ogunbanjo LP (Solicitors), the premier indigenous corporate law practice in Nigeria. Its client profile ranges from start-ups, HNI’s to multinational companies that cut across diverse industry sectors.
Managing Director's Address
Welcome to Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited, where we provide a full range of governance, company secretarial and business start-up advisory services, from the birth to the cessation of a company. We can work with the director(s) or your company secretarial team. In the alternative, we can be a cost-effective alternative to an in-house department, working alongside you as partners in progress.
We help our clients fulfill a myriad of regulatory requirements and assist them navigate through peculiar challenges of the Nigerian business environment including assisting them with Immigration and business registration formalities for their companies, contractors and personnel.
We leverage on the extensive network and goodwill gained over the 60 years of professional services from our parent firm, Chris Ogunbanjo LP and therefore you can count on us as your trusted and reliable advisor.
As a client-centric firm, we are passionate and meticulous about the quality of services we deliver because we understand that our clients are the bedrock of our business and therefore, we strive to innovate so as to meet the ever evolving needs of our clients.
About
Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited (CONL) is a limited liability company whose main objects are to provide services related to business establishment and formation.
CONL assists new companies with foreign equity participation in their capital formation in obtaining foreign investment approvals, which such companies are statutorily required to obtain. These include registration with the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission and obtaining Business Permits and expatriate quota approval from the Federal Ministry of the Interior. CONL also assists new companies in registration with the relevant tax authorities.
When it comes to keeping entities in good standing year-round – a struggle for even the largest international company, especially in the remote corners of your operations – we can do it all, everywhere.
- filing annual accounts and tax returns with local authorities
- completing standard legal procedures for directorships, shareholders, entity names and registered addresses
- drafting customary legal documents
- managing communications with investors and employees
- maintenance of books and records
- constant tracking of entity registrations and compliance deadlines
- alerts for local regulatory and legal changes.
Our Team
Senior Associate
Opeoluwa Onafadeji
Opeolu Onafadeji is a Senior Associate with Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited
Opeolu is a Chartered Secretary, Privacy & Data Protection Expert, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, and a Corporate Governance Advisor. Opeolu’s legal experience spans 13 years of core legal experience and competence in Commercial law, Company Secretariat matters, Corporate Governance, Contract Management, Intellectual Property, and management of Emerging growth and technology companies.
Opeolu has advised a plethora of multi-national and local organisations on various matters.
Professional Affiliation
- Member, Section of Business Law of the Nigerian Bar Association
- Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Junior Associate
Bamisope Kupoluyi
Bamisope Kupoluyi holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) from Afe Babalola University and is a qualified Barrister at Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School. He is an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators. He is currently a Junior Associate at Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited.
In this capacity, Bamisope actively provides strategic legal support to a diverse portfolio of clients, including multinational corporations, public companies, and startups. His core areas of expertise include corporate governance advisory, regulatory compliance, company secretarial services, and data protection advisory.
Outside his professional life, Bamisope is passionate about his faith, social impact and youth empowerment. He volunteers with initiatives committed to raising awareness on substance abuse and advocating for a drug-free society.
He is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to continuous learning, Bamisope aspires to shape best practices in corporate legal advisory and governance across Nigeria and beyond.
Junior Associate
Pipeloluwa Osiyale
Pipeloluwa Osiyale is a Junior Associate in Chris Ogunbanjo LP’s Corporate and Commercial Unit & Chris Ogunbanjo Nominees Limited (CONL), where she is building expertise in different areas of corporate legal practice and adding value to the team. With a keen interest and growing mastery of corporate transactions and regulatory compliance, Pipeloluwa is a valuable asset to the team and is highly regarded as a rising star. Her budding practice includes budding expertise in corporate transactions, M&A, corporate governance, company secretarial practice, and the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts.
Junior Associate
Omowunmi Oludimu
Omowunmi is an Associate at Chris Ogunbanjo LP and a key member of the Firm’s Nominees Department. As Company Secretary, she provides strategic advisory services to clients on a wide range of matters, including corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
She ensures that clients operate in strict adherence to relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Omowunmi interfaces with key regulatory authorities, such as the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) amongst others, where she regularly represents clients’ interests. Her expertise and meticulous approach contribute significantly to helping businesses maintain compliance and uphold best governance practices across various sectors.
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