Like every country in the world, Nigeria has many professionals. Lawyers are among the core professionals in their field of study.
Ideally, some lawyers specialise in corporate area (small and medium businesses, large corporations), banking debts recovery, criminal defense, property issues, immigration, divorce, public interest, transactions, etc.
Any of these specializations can bring a lot of money to the practitioner if he grows into a professional, highly experienced and lucky person. Becoming one of the top richest lawyers in Nigeria depends on the person’s destiny, character, and hard work.
Who are the richest lawyers in Nigeria?
Our selection of ‘who is the richest lawyer in Nigeria’ is based on the Law repository and Forbes rankings of the top paying men in this profession and currently boast the biggest net worth in the country.
- Adewale Tinubu
He is best known as the ‘King of African Oil’ in and outside Nigeria. Even though Adewale’s wealth and success are mainly associated with Oando PLC, he studied law in the UK and worked as an attorney and corporate lawyer. The famous lawyer’s estimated net worth is about 800 million U.S. dollars.
- Tijani Babatunde Folawiyo
Babatunde Folawiyo represents the Yinka Folawiyou Group (this company was founded by Tijani’s dad), works for MTN Nigeria (he is the Director of this telecommunications firm), and has reached impressive heights as both a businessman and lawyer.
Forbes estimates his net worth as approximately 650-700 million U.S. dollars, which sounds really motivating for all young men and women who wish to become a lawyer.
- John Olatunde Ayeni
This is another successful man on our list of top richest lawyers in Nigeria. He combines the job of a lawyer with business and investments. He represents lots of major companies in Nigeria (including Skye Bank, ASO Savings & Loans and OMS).
Mr. Ayeni’s estimated net worth is reportedly about 600 million U.S. dollars.
- Afe Babalola
This successful man is a lawyer, farmer and education specialist. He is the brain behind Afe Babalola University which is one of the biggest private universities in Nigeria.
He founded a well-known Nigerian law company. He has a net worth of approximately 500 million U.S. dollars.
- Adewunmi Ogunsanya
Representing numerous companies, this Nigerian man is a good lawyer. He owns Ogunsanya & Ogunsanya, a top level law firm in the country.
Mr. Ogunsanya net worth is put at more than 250 million U.S. dollars. (NAIJANEWS)
