SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Babajide Ogundipe Chairman
Babajide Ogundipe obtained his law degree from the University of London in July 1978 and was called to the Nigeria Bar in July 1979. A partner of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe and Belgore since its founding in 1989, he has practiced as a commercial litigator in Nigeria and appeared before arbitral tribunals around the world for more than 35 years, and his investigations and asset recovery work are part of this practice.
Babajide O. Ogundipe is an experienced arbitrator, having been elected a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1994. He served as the chairman of the Nigerian branch of the Institute from 2006 to 2009. He was the first president of the Lagos Court of Arbitration, serving from February 2010 to February 2014, and continues to sit on its board.
He is a frequent speaker in Nigeria and abroad on arbitration, anti-corruption, asset recovery issues and on the regulation of the legal profession. He is International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) FraudNet’s Nigeria representative. Babajide O. Ogundipe was an officer on the International Bar Association’s anti-corruption and regulation of lawyers’ compliance committees for several years.
Recognised in 2019 by Global Investigation Review as a thought leader and "a leading light in the Nigerian market with impressive experience. Interviewees describe him as a 'great lawyer to work with'.
Olatunde Ogundipe Director
Managing director Soob compliance and advisory services limited; Olatunde Ogundipe is an investigator/analyst with Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore. He studied law and electrical and electronic engineering at Essex University and Loughborough University, respectively. Prior to joining the firm in 2018, he had been conducting investigations on a contractual basis for 7 years.
Babafemi Ogundipe MD
Femi Ogundipe is a dynamic marketing strategist with over 17 years of experience in both national and international markets. As the Managing Director of OGZ Ventures Limited, he has successfully secured substantial funding for major projects and established key partnerships, enhancing OGZ's presence in West Africa. Femi is recognized for his expertise in negotiation, business development, and crisis management, making him a valuable asset in the marketing and consulting landscape.
Core Competencies:
Marketing Strategy
Business Development
Negotiation
Relationship Management