The law firm of Musibau Adetunbi SAN & Co (Raji Chambers) has appointed Mrs. Ire Weyinmi Egert-Olusesi as its new Managing Partner.
The appointment, which became effective from December 1, 2024 now saddles Mrs. Egert-Olusesi with the responsibility of coordinating the day-to-day running of the firm.
Mrs. Egert-Olusesi’s appointment followed the recent exit of three members of the firm, who have since been appointed as judges.
The three are: O. A. Popoola (appointed as a judge of the HIgh Court of Lagos State), M. O. Folorunsho (appointed a judge of the HIgh Court of Kwara State) and R. O. Muraina (appointed as a judge of the HIgh Court of Oyo State).
The firm has scheduled a luncheon in honour of the three new judges for February 8 at Thomas Hall, International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
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Prior to this appointment, Mrs. Egert-Olusesi, was a Partner in the firm.
She was Head of Litigation department between June 2024 and November 2024; Head of Corporate Law and Funds Recovery department from November 2021 to May 2024, and Counsel between November 1, 2014 and November 2021.
A versatile legal practitioner, Mrs. Egert-Olusesi began her legal career in the firm as a Youth Corp Associate on January 26, 2014 following which she was offered a formal employment on November 1, 2014.
Mrs. Egert-Olusesi, from
Warri North Local Government of Delta State, is a Law graduate of the Delta State University and holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Ibadan.
In a letter conveying her new appointment, the firm’s Founding Partner, Mr. Musibau Adetunbi (SAN) said: “Kindly note that, as the Managing Partner, the day-to -day running of the firm now lies with you.
“Kindly be assured that I, as the Founding Partner, shall give you all necessary support.”