The Team

WHO WE ARE

Great law isn't just about credentials — it's about character. The Beacon Legal team brings together decades of Nigerian legal expertise and international exposure, with one shared commitment: standing beside clients as allies, not just advisors.

We're counsellors, negotiators, and listeners. Attentive, thoughtful, and unwavering in your corner. But above all, we're people who genuinely care about justice, your story, your dignity, and the outcomes that shape your life or business for the better.

Meet the Team

Every lawyer at Beacon was chosen for the same reason: because they're exceptional at what they do, and because they treat clients like people, not case numbers.
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Chinenye Okoro

Partner, Immigration & Global Mobility

Former Nigeria Immigration Service officer. Chinenye has successfully resolved 100+ complex deportation cases and built a practice that treats immigration not as paperwork, but as people's lives.

Licensed in Nigeria | Called to the Bar, 2012

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Phillip C. Andrey

Partner, Family Law & Succession

Specialist in family law and succession planning, with a particular focus on high-conflict disputes. Phillip is known for protecting children's futures without losing sight of everyone else's dignity in the process.

Licensed in Nigeria | Called to the Bar, 2013

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Adebola Akinwale

SENIOR COUNSEL — IMMIGRATION & GLOBAL MOBILITY

Adebola helps families and professionals navigate complex visa, asylum, and residency processes across the UK, Canada, and UAE. Born in Ibadan and raised in Lagos, he speaks Yoruba, English, and Pidgin.

Licensed in Nigeria | Immigration Advisor

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Nneka Eze

ASSOCIATE — FAMILY LAW & CHILD WELFARE

Nneka specialises in custody, guardianship, and domestic violence cases — with deep sensitivity to the cultural dynamics in Yoruba and Igbo households. She volunteers with a Lagos NGO providing free legal aid to single mothers. Fluent in English and Igbo.

Licensed in Nigeria | Called to the Bar, 2019

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Tunde Balogun

PARTNER — COMMERCIAL & CIVIL LITIGATION

With 14 years in high-stakes commercial and civil litigation, Tunde has a 95% success rate in Lagos and Abuja courts. A proud son of Abeokuta, he brings Yoruba proverbs and sharp legal strategy to every client interaction — connecting with judges and clients alike.

Fellow, Institute of Arbitrators

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Ifeoma Nwosu

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE

Ifeoma advises banks, fintechs, and payment service providers on CBN compliance, AML, and data privacy. Originally from Anambra, she speaks Igbo and English and previously worked at the SEC Nigeria. She's passionate about ethical innovation in Africa's digital economy.

Licensed in Nigeria | Certified Compliance Officer

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