Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, is a highly respected legal practitioner, distinguished for his strategic expertise in dispute resolution, tax litigation, capital markets, public law and corporate law. As the Managing Partner of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore, he leads the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities on complex and high-stakes legal matters.
With a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Akangbe is renowned for providing innovative solutions in novel and intricate areas of law, particularly in commercial litigation, constitutional and public law, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He has successfully represented international clients in cross-border tax disputes, regulatory compliance matters, and high-value corporate transactions. His exceptional work in tax law earned him a key role as a former Africa Membership Officer of the International Bar Association’s Taxes Committee, where he champions African interests in global tax discussions.
Beyond his dispute resolution and advisory expertise, Mr. Akangbe has played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s financial and capital markets, leading legal teams on transactions valued in the billions of Naira. His deep knowledge of insolvency, business recovery, and financial regulation makes him a trusted advisor in restructuring and corporate governance matters.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and an Honourable Member of the Body of Benchers, Mr. Akangbe’s contributions to the legal profession extend to leadership roles within the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He served as Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch (2019–2021) and was a former Chairman of the NBA Finance Committee. His involvement in shaping policy and governance within the legal community underscores his influence and commitment to legal excellence.
A dedicated arbitrator, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) (FCIArb) and a former Vice Chairman of the Training & Development Sub-Committee of CIArb (UK), Nigeria Branch. He is also an approved tutor for CIArb fellowship training programs, helping to shape the next generation of arbitration professionals. Mr. Akangbe is also member of the Executive Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK (Nigerian branch).
Mr. Akangbe has been a strong advocate for the entrenchment and preservation of human rights, consistently working towards ensuring the protection of fundamental rights, particularly child and women’s rights. He is passionate about combating gender-based violence and abuse. Lateef handles numerous pro bono cases in the area of child and women’s rights. He also handles criminal cases for indigent persons, dedicating his time and expertise to securing justice for the oppressed and vulnerable members of society.
This year’s AWLA Nigeria Parley will hold on the 27th of August, 2025 at Villa Toscana Hotel Event Centre, No 1 Aguleri Street, Independent Layout, Enugu by 110am.
The theme for 2025 AWLA Nigeria Parley is “Unleash Your Inner Hero, Strategize, Overcome, Evolve”.
