Recently, the co-founding Partner of one of the oldest law firms in Nigeria, Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, MFR (January 28, 1946 – April 20, 2024) passed away. Together with Senator Oladipo Odunjinrin, MFR , they founded Odunjinrin & Adefulu, a law firm that has endured for over five decades. Past Chairmen of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section of Business Law (NBA-SBL), here pay tribute to Prince Adefulu, whose son, Dr Adeoye Adefulu, is the current Chairman of the NBA-SBL A Heartfelt Tribute to Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, MFR T he news of the passing of Prince Adeyemi Adefulu came as a shock, as all who knew him will remember his vibrancy, health, and engaging personality.
His contributions to the growth and development of legal practice in Nigeria have been truly remarkable, leaving a profound impact that will be deeply felt. Prince Adefulu’s legacy is firmly established through the co-founding of the law firm of Odujinrin and Adefulu in 1973, a partnership forged with his lifelong friend, Senator Oladipo Odujiinrin. This enduring partnership stands as a testament to their remarkable vision and dedication, becoming one of the longest-serving partnerships in the Nigerian legal profession.
Personally, my own legal journey echoes the path of his partner, Senator Odujirin. Following in his footsteps, my legal foundation was built at Chris Ogunbanjo & Co., and the invaluable lessons learned about developing commercial law practice in Nigeria stemmed from these shared origins.
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