Sanusi Junaid v. Access Bank Plc & related matters
Defence work for financial institutions in claims involving banking transactions, customer relationships and commercial obligations.
Head of Litigation
Hammed Oluwaseyi Adeleke
A Nigerian legal practitioner experienced in civil, commercial, banking, regulatory and criminal matters, from case preparation through final resolution.
Professional Profile
Hammed Oluwaseyi Adeleke
Hammed is the Head of Litigation, with experience in litigation and commercial law. His work includes legal research, drafting, court appearances, case strategy and client representation across contentious and advisory matters.
2017 – Present
Head of Litigation · Agbaje, Agbaje & Co.
Leads and conducts litigation and commercial-law work involving banking, employment, regulatory, commercial and criminal matters.
2016 – 2017
NYSC · Agbaje, Agbaje & Co.
Provided litigation support, legal research and documentation.
Career & Training
Experience built through advocacy, research and disciplined preparation.
2015 – 2016
Professional Training
Completed chambers attachment at Kunle Kalejaiye SAN & Co. and court attachment at the Federal High Court, Ibadan, following an internship with M. A. Oyeyinka & Co.
Education
Academic & Professional Qualifications
LL.M., University of Ibadan (in view, 2024–present); B.L., Nigerian Law School, Kano; LL.B., Obafemi Awolowo University; ATSWA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Representative MattersBanking disputes Commercial litigation Regulatory matters Criminal litigation
Selected contentious and advisory engagements.
Kristo “D” Timber Investment Ltd. v. Access Bank & Ecobank
Representation in a multi-party commercial banking dispute requiring careful pleadings, research and case strategy.
NOSDRA v. IHS & Ors.
Work touching regulatory enforcement, statutory obligations and public-law considerations.
State v. Wahab Raji Alakanse & Ors.
Criminal defence experience encompassing case preparation, advocacy and legal analysis.
Core Capabilities
Practical dispute leadership
Advocacy
Court appearances, motions, pleadings and case strategy.
Commercial advice
Clear legal analysis grounded in the client’s commercial objectives.
Drafting
Research-led preparation of processes, opinions and transaction documents.
Selected Matters
Additional experience
Financial services
Niel Heaven & Anor. v. Sterling Bank; Friday Ojie v. Ecobank & 6 Ors.; Olatunji Ayo Sodiq v. Access Bank.
Utilities & infrastructure
Abdulkareem v. IBEDC & Anor.; Kudrat Ogedengbe v. HIS.