Lawyer · Lagos, Nigeria

Zaynab Omobolanle Abdussalam

Associate · Dispute Resolution

Certified Arbitrator & Mediator and Insolvency Practitioner, advising on dispute resolution, corporate, and energy matters with a business-focused approach.

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Distinctions

Distinctions that define the practice

Academic excellence and professional recognition across dispute resolution, energy law, and commercial practice.

First Class B.L.

Nigerian Law School

Mondaq Thought Leader

Autumn 2025

Certified Arbitrator & Mediator

ICMC

Practice

Focused counsel across disputes, data protection, and corporate matters

Clear, practical advice grounded in regulatory fluency and commercial awareness.

Dispute Resolution

Representation in high-value commercial, tax, and environmental disputes, including arbitration and mediation support for energy and corporate clients.

Data Protection

Advisory on NDPA compliance, privacy policies, data processing agreements, breach response, and regulatory engagement for organisations handling personal data in Nigeria.

Energy & Natural Resources

Advisory on petroleum licensing, LPG operations, decommissioning obligations, Nigerian Content guidelines, and midstream regulatory frameworks under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

Corporate Advisory

Company incorporation, corporate governance, company secretarial support, and transactional documentation for commercial and property matters.

Regulatory Compliance

Guidance on CAC filings, NMDPRA frameworks, and sector-specific licensing for energy and corporate clients operating in Nigeria.

Publications

Thought leadership across energy and commercial law

Selected Lexology commentary on regulation, constitutional interpretation, and employment law in Nigeria.

Lexology · 2024

Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State & Ors (2024) LPELR-62576(SC): Was the purposive interpretation justified?

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Lexology · 2025

A Comparative Analysis On Compressed Natural Gas Adoption In Nigeria: Key Considerations Before Conversion

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Lexology · 2026

Economic and regulatory implications of the Iran conflict on the Nigerian energy market

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Lexology · 2025

Revisiting the Applicability of Limitation Statutes to Employment Contracts in Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal of the Supreme Court's Decision in Okoronkwo v INEC (2025) 8 NWLR (Pt 1991) 131

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Contact

Available for legal opportunities and collaboration

Reach out by email or phone, or connect on LinkedIn to discuss energy, corporate, and dispute resolution mandates.

Get in Touch abdussalamzaynab@gmail.com