Assisting in navigating through stormy seas
GET IN TOUCH
Providing a supportive, heartening, uplifting services
Preparing works methodically and painstakingly
TEAM WORK
Supporting clients in negotiating in their operations
Eyimofe Atake & Co.
Eyimofe Atake & Co. (Barristers and Solicitors) is a full-service law firm founded in 1988 by our Senior Partner, Dr. Eyimofe Atake SAN.
We are noted for providing a supportive, encouraging, uplifting, calm and protective atmosphere to achieve the best possible result for our clients. That is why we promise on-the-spot practical advice with a 24-hour response to any crisis. We help our clients navigate through the stormiest of seas. Our uncompromising integrity, unquestionable loyalty and professionalism, have got many a client safely from the stormy Nigerian waters. We aim to give our clients assistance at a cost-efficient level to avert any difficulties they may face while at the same time protecting their interests throughout their operations in Nigeria. We are experienced in negotiating on behalf of our clients’ matters involving their operations both within Nigeria and outside it. We leave nothing to chance and prepare our works on behalf of each and every client methodically and painstakingly. Our goal is always to provide outstanding client service.
Legal Practice Areas
Our firm is renowned for our commitment, insight and persuasive advocacy and has been involved in several landmark cases. Apart from a good reputation in litigation, we help to resolve disputes proficiently and commendably.
We advise on a broad range of areas that include:
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Environmental
- Maritime and Shipping
- Dispute Resolution
- Litigation
- Aviation
- Foreign Investment
- Finance
- Corporate and Commercial
- Mediation and Arbitration
Some Case Studies
Over the years we have established ourselves as one of the leading law firms in Nigeria in the area in which the firm specializes.
Our firm is quite experienced in negotiating on behalf of our clients, matters involving their operations both within and outside the country
Dr. Eyimofe Atake SAN
Senior Partner
Ngozi Osuji
Managing Senior Associate
Dorothy Atake
Partner
Mariere Ohwode
Partner
What People Say
Since 1988, we have represented or acted on behalf of several Multinational Corporations, International Oil Companies (IOCs), several Protection and Indemnity Clubs belonging to the International Group of Clubs, Ship Owners, and high net worth clients.
“one of the country’s most specialised shipping lawyers…”. In the field of shipping, the Law Firm and Dr. Atake “have and still represent several Protection and Indemnity Clubs that belong to the International Group of Clubs. …”.
Legal 500
“We are pleased to hear that the decision of court came out in favour of the M/V ARAZ and she was released unconditionally. Thanks for your cooperation and good job.”
Development Bank of Turkey
“Cordial thanks for your success in lifting the arrest unconditionally. Please accept our congratulations. We once more are thanking you very much for the nice work you did for us, which we will never forget it.”
EGE Shipping Trading & Industry Corp.
“We are pleased to inform you that apparently your good efforts brought the desired result as we received confirmation from ING today that the bank guarantee was returned. Thank you very much.”
Kallina Gougouli - Steamship Insurance Management Services.
“We at Eastman thank you for your attentive actions at court, in particular successfully resisting surrender of the vessel’s trading certificates. This has been a difficult and stressful matter. We thank you for your assistance throughout”.
Eastman Transport Ltd.
“Thanks for the update and kudos for all the good work. Congratulations on a well-deserved victory against a flamboyant antagonist.”
General Counsel ExxonMobil
“This is good news. Thanks Dr. Atake for the brilliant representation.”
General Counsel ExxonMobil
“I do appreciate the standard and quality of your work. That is why I use your services.”
Victoria Jackson West of England Protection and Indemnity Club
“Thank you for your assistance, which acknowledged helped a lot in vessel’s release.”
Vassilis Boulieris of Unit Maritime Inc
“Excellent report ON MV RADIANT STAR!! Many thanks indeed.”
Pendulum Shipping Management Inc.
“Many thanks for your excellent help with this matter. We thank you for the result. We much appreciate it. Once more we thank you for acting swiftly and obtaining/discharging said lien expeditiously.”
Alan Parr of Allied Maritime Inc.,
“We do thank you for your assistance throughout and the favourable result, which most certainly will be taken into account in future cases. Thanks.”
Dandolos Dimitra of West of England (Hellas) Ltd. Greece.
“Thank you, Dr. Atake. This is indeed a welcome decision and consistent with your early advice in our matter.”
SUFFOLK ARBITRATION - Mouledoux Rene J of Exxon Mobil, Houston.
“Many thanks. We are pleased to hear that our settlement offer has been accepted at last.”
Dolka Vicky of West of England (Hellas) Ltd. Greece.
“Thank you for your prompt and effective intervention.”
Simon Boyd of Steamship Insurance Management Services Limited. London.
“Thank you very much for the successful outcome of this long case.”
Captain. J.G.Halkias of Dileton Maritime S.A.