Our People

Partner

Kelechi Ugbeva

Kelechi provides specialist Tax and transactional advisory services to multinational companies, family owned businesses, and Nigerian companies doing business in Nigeria.

She has worked as in house and external counsel both locally and internationally. Her diverse experience base provides her with the unique ability to understand the client’s business challenges and provide tailored legal and tax advisory and support services.

She has an indepth understanding of doing business in Nigeria and has advised extensively on complex business structures and transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, take overs and corporate restructuring. She is extremely knowledgeable of the Nigerian regulatory environment and also provides regulatory compliance services.

She contributes to the World Bank’s Annual Survey “Doing Business” and has authored several articles and publications on national and international taxation as well as on doing business in Nigeria.

Education
Abia State University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L
College of Law London, QLTT
University of London, LLM (International Business Law)

Bar Admission
Barrister and Solicitor, Nigeria
Solicitor, England and Wales

Practice Areas
Tax
Business & Deal Advisory
Corporate & Commercial Law

Professional Associations
Nigerian Bar Association
International Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria

Partner

Ami Sesoo

Ami is a seasoned corporate and commercial legal adviser. He has consulted for several corporate organizations including Global Steel Holdings Limited Ajaokuta Steel Co. Plc, Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission, Benue Bottling Company Limited, Masal Associates Limited, Moreno Group Plc, G9 Global Mills Limited amongst others. He also acts as external company secretary and legal adviser to several companies spanning across Nigeria who have investments in diverse sectors of the economy.

He is widely read and traveled, and keeps himself abreast with trends in legal practice through routine general practice, seminars, conferences and workshops.

Ami also holds a Masters degree in law from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and is presently a PhD student in the same institution.

Education
Benue State University, Makurdi, LL.B
Nigerian Law School, B.L
Ahmaddu Bello University, Zaria, LLM

Bar Admission
Barrister and Solicitor, Nigeria

Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Regulatory and Compliance
Business & Deal Advisory
Real Estate

Professional Associations
Nigerian Bar Association
Nigerian Institute of Management

Associate II

Seyi Omodara

Seyi graduated from the University of Ilorin and was called to the Nigeria Bar in 2012. She is a focused and self-driven legal practitioner, with a passion for corporate practice, real estate and regulatory compliance. She is articulate and has a quick mastery of any area of law. Prior to joining Blackwood & Stone, Seyi has worked in notable law firms.

She has an in-depth understanding of local regulations and is able to assist clients effectively and creatively with regulatory and compliance issues. Seyi is frequently called upon to advise and represent clients on regulatory issues particularly in the chemical and allied industries, she frequently represents clients before various federal and state agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

Education
University of Ilorin, LLB.
Nigerian Law School, BL.
University of Lagos, LLM.

Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Regulatory & Compliance
Real Estate

Professional Associations
Nigerian Bar Association

Associate

Kokomma Akpabio

Kokomma graduated from Madonna University, Anambra State and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2015 she is goal driven and passionate about law practice.

She has an in-depth understanding of local regulations and is able to assist clients effectively and creatively with regulatory and compliance issues. Kokomma is frequently called upon to advise and represent clients on regulatory issues particularly in the chemical and allied industries, she frequently represents clients before various federal and state agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

She frequently provides contract drafting, review and management services and is a member of the corporate and commercial team of the firm.

EDUCATION
Madonna University, LL.B
Nigerian Law School BL

PRACTICE AREAS
Regulatory compliance
Corporate and Commercial
Real Estate

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Nigerian bar association

Associate

Oliver Omoredia

Oliver graduated from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigeria Bar in 2015. He is a focused and self-driven lawyer, with a passion for corporate practice, securities law and regulatory compliance. He is articulate and has a quick mastery of any subject area. Prior to joining Blackwood & Stone, Oliver has worked and interned in notable law firms.

Education
University of Lagos, LLB
Nigerian Law School, BL

Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Business and Deal Advisory
Regulatory & Compliance
Real Estate

Associate

Somadina Chidolue

Somadina graduated from the University of Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2017. She is a smart, driven and committed young lawyer with a passion for Tax advisory and Compliance. Prior to joining Blackwood and Stone, Somadina has worked and interned at reputable law firms.

Education
University of Nigeria, LLB.
Nigerian Law School, BL.

Practice Areas
Taxation
Regulatory and Compliance
Corporate and Commercial Law

Professional Associations
Nigerian Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria- Professional Student Member.

Associate

Stephanie Ugboma

Stephanie graduated from Middlesex University in 2013 and has undertaken internships and paralegal roles in various law firms.

Stephanie is ambitious with a desire to expand and broaden her knowledge in Corporate and Commercial Law.

Stephanie has worked as a Legal PA for top city high end clients.

Education
LLB, Middlesex University

Manager

Abisola Christopher

Abisola graduated from Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State in 2011. Her career objective is working in a challenging environment with dynamic growth where her skills and talent can be fully utilized, helping to achieve organization goals and objectives with room for self-development.

Over the years she has gathered experience in the following areas of Accounting and tax consulting: Corporate Tax Compliance Services; PAYE Tax Compliance Services for both Local and Expatriate Employees; Personal Income Tax Compliance for self-employed and High Networth Individuals (HNWI); VAT Compliance Services; WHT Administration and Tax Audit Support Services for various companies.

Education
Madonna University Okija, Anambra State – BSc. Economics

Practice Areas
Accounting
Taxation

Professional Associations
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) – Skills Level