A full-service law firm in Akobo, Ibadan

Led by partners Olamide Awakan Esq. and Tumininu Jimoh Esq.

Who we are

Vellum Law Practice takes its name from vellum, the fine parchment on which laws, charters and important agreements were recorded for centuries.

That heritage shapes how we work: with care, precision and respect for the weight of every document and every decision.

We advise and represent individuals, families and businesses across the full range of legal practice, including litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, property and real estate, family law, employment and labour, banking and finance, intellectual property, criminal law, tax, consumer protection, and wills, probate and estate planning.

As more of life and business moves online, we have built a dedicated cyber law practice covering data protection and privacy compliance under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, cybercrime matters, online fraud and scam recovery, e-commerce and digital contracts, technology and fintech regulation, and online defamation.

Mission and vision

Our mission

Protecting your rights, in the courtroom and in cyberspace.

Our vision

Nigeria’s most trusted full-service firm, leading in cyber law.

How we treat every client

Direct partner attentionA partner knows your matter and is responsible for it.
Honest adviceWe tell you your real options, including when not to go to court.
Plain languageYou always understand where you stand and what happens next.
Every matter mattersLarge or small, your matter gets the same care and precision.

The partners

Olamide Awakan Esq.

Partner

Olamide Awakan, Esq. is a Nigerian lawyer with over five years of experience providing strategic and practical legal solutions to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019, she holds an LL.B. from the University of Ibadan and completed her professional legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus. She also holds a Master’s degree in Cyberlaw, with a particular interest in the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of technology and the digital economy.

Her practice encompasses civil and criminal law, litigation, corporate and commercial law, family law, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity law, and technology law. She also assists clients with trademark, patent, and copyright registration and protection, as well as Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration, corporate documentation, and related regulatory services.

Olamide is particularly interested in the legal issues arising at the intersection of law and technology. Her work in cyberlaw, data protection, cybersecurity, privacy, and digital regulation enables her to advise clients navigating an increasingly technology-driven business and regulatory environment.

Her approach is practical, analytical, and solutions-oriented. She takes the time to understand each client’s objectives and the realities surrounding their legal concerns, with a focus on providing clear advice and effective strategies. Whether assisting a business with its corporate and regulatory obligations, helping an entrepreneur protect a brand or intellectual property, or advising on emerging technology and data-related legal issues, Olamide is committed to delivering legal solutions that are both commercially relevant and legally sound.

Tumininu Jimoh Esq.

Partner

Tumininu Jimoh is a Nigerian lawyer and legal practitioner with professional experience spanning legal practice, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and insurance-related legal matters. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019, she has developed a multidisciplinary professional perspective that combines legal knowledge with an understanding of regulatory, corporate, and organisational frameworks.

Tumininu is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Compliance Institute of Nigeria (CIN), Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), and Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN). Her professional development across these institutions reflects her broad interest in the intersection of law, compliance, governance, risk, and the corporate environment.

Her practice and professional interests include regulatory compliance, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, risk and compliance management, corporate regulatory obligations, and insurance-related legal and regulatory issues. She supports individuals and organisations in understanding and navigating the legal and regulatory requirements that shape their operations.

With an appreciation for the increasingly complex regulatory environment in which businesses operate, Tumininu brings a thorough, analytical, and compliance-focused approach to her work. She is committed to helping clients and organisations identify regulatory obligations, manage legal and compliance risks, strengthen governance practices, and make informed decisions within the applicable legal framework.