Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Arbitrators
Omowunmi Sanni
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Work Department
Corporate Secretarial and Governance Practice.
Position
Partner - Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Career
Omowunmi Sanni is a Partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, where she heads the firm’s Corporate Secretarial and Governance Practice. With close to twenty years of experience, she has earned a reputation as a highly skilled legal practitioner and governance professional with deep expertise in Company Secretarial Services, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, and Legal and Regulatory Compliance.
She obtained her LLB from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar shortly after. Over the years, Omowunmi has advised a wide range of clients across industries, supporting both established companies and growing businesses with sound governance structures, regulatory compliance frameworks, and tailored company secretarial services. She is known for her thoughtful, detail-oriented approach and her ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.
Omowunmi’s strength lies not only in her legal knowledge but in her strategic thinking. She has been instrumental in designing and implementing crisis management plans that help organisations navigate uncertainty, minimise risk, and protect their operations and reputation. Her clients value her discretion, clarity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
A committed professional, she is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. She is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Section on Business Law of the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators. Through these affiliations, Omowunmi continues to contribute to the evolving standards of corporate governance and legal practice in Nigeria.
Calm, thorough, and principled, Omowunmi brings a grounded and experienced voice to any room she’s in. Her leadership reflects the values she holds—integrity, service, and a deep respect for the role of governance in long-term business success.