Adedeji & Owotomo, LLP Names Bidemi Ademola-Bello As New Managing Partner
Adedeji & Owotomo, LLP, a prominent Nigerian law firm recognized for its exceptional legal services, has appointed Bidemi Ademola-Bello as its new Managing Partner. The announcement, effective immediately, marks a significant milestone for the firm.
Ademola-Bello brings 17 years of extensive experience spanning domestic and international legal practice across diverse sectors, including banking, insurance, energy, maritime, aviation, intellectual property, technology, corporate investment, and government relations.
As Managing Partner, he will spearhead the firm’s strategic initiatives, strengthen client engagement, and ensure the continued delivery of innovative legal solutions, cementing the firm’s reputation as a leader in the legal industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ademola-Bello as our new Managing Partner,” said Ade Adedeji SAN, Founding Partner of Adedeji & Owotomo. “His leadership, commitment to excellence, and deep understanding of client needs make him the ideal choice to guide the firm’s next phase of growth.”
In response, Ademola-Bello expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am honored to lead Adedeji & Owotomo into its next chapter. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to build on the firm’s legacy and continue providing top-notch legal services that address our clients’ evolving challenges.”
Ademola-Bello’s impressive career includes roles at leading law firms such as Kola Awodein & Co., S.B. Joseph & Co., and Olajide Oyewole LLP, as well as a stint as a visiting professional at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Prior to his new appointment, he served as Head of Chambers and later Partner at Adedeji & Owotomo LLP.
A multilingual expert in advisory and dispute resolution, Ademola-Bello holds an LL.B (Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Ibadan and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2008. He has further training from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), The Hague Academy of International Law, and the Bankruptcy, Recovery, and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Ademola-Bello is an active member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and the International Bar Association, among others.
This leadership transition underscores Adedeji & Owotomo’s commitment to fostering excellence and driving growth within Nigeria’s legal landscape.
