Esther Michael-John Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Construction, Real Estate and Disputes (CRED)

Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria

• Managed three residential properties with six flats and one commercial property, overseeing about 16 tenants.
• Handled day-to-day monthly and annual tenancy issues and addressed tenant complaints and liaise with relevant management bodies and landlords for resolutions.
• Oversaw the purchase of three properties with a total worth of N80 million, coordinated necessary due diligence with land registry authorities, and provided valuable advisory services to clients.
• Drafted conveyancing documents for smooth title transfers during property transactions.
• Prepared and reviewed tenancy agreements for new tenants and conducted background checks before registering them in the tenancy database.
• Collaborated with estate agents and surveyors for property purchases on behalf of clients.

Ikoyi, Lagos State

• Gained exposure to various areas of law practice, particularly Intellectual Property Law, Entertainment Law, and Property Law.
• Maintained regular communication with clients, providing updates on transaction progress and ensuring transparency throughout the process.
• Proficiently drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), author engagement agreements, partnership agreements, actress and engagement agreements, deeds of.
• Ensured efficient and timely filing of letters of administration in the probate registry for over 250 clients, allowing them quick access to deceased assets.
• Facilitated smooth collaboration between clients and external parties during contract negotiations, ensuring a seamless process.
• Conducted land searches and due diligence independently at the land registry and prepared accurate search reports without supervision.

Victoria Island, Lagos State

Worked under the supervision of a Senior Associate (Patrick Achor), under whose supervision I:- Prepared several court processes, briefs and pleadings for filing at the different judicial courts in Nigeria;- prepared several contract and agreements including MOU, Shareholding Agreement, Joint Ventures Agreements, Tenancy Agreement and Loan Agreements.

Suru Lere, Lagos, Nigeria

-Gained valuable insight into the regulations and policies associated with Criminal Law, Family Law, Employment & Labour Law as well as Human Right.- Interviewed several complainants and assigned them to legal associates for further briefings.- Accompanied legal associates to several prisons and remand homes to meet with clients.- Witnessed several.

Master Of Science - Ms, Fintech And Policy

Barrister Of Laws (B.L.), Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Law