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Associate

Tosin is an Associate at Y.C Maikyau & Co. She is a graduate of Afe Babalola University and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar. She has garnered experience in advising the Firm on company secretarial services, general regulatory compliance and entertainment law. A team player, since joining the firm, she has been involved in a range of matters, including banking and finance and general corporate advisory

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Nigerian Bar Association Digital Committee

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)

Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Nigeria, Mentorship & Internship Sub‑Committee (Chairman)

Call to Bar: 2019

Practice Areas: Entertainment law | Corporate-commercial Transactions | Regulation & Compliance Advisory | Company Secretarial Services

Certification:

• LL.B., Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
• B.L, Nigerian Law School

Publications:

1. Unlocking the Dark Secrets of Corporate Theft: Safeguarding your Trade Secrets in a Digital Age (2024) https://icsanabuja.org/index.php/chapter-media/publications/47-unlocking-the-dark-secrets-of-corporate-theft-by-oluwatosin-ogechukwu-amadi
2. Tax 101 (2025) (co-authored)
3. IP 101: Mastering the art of protecting your innovations; from the ABCs of Intellectual Property to the Strategic Safeguarding of Your Creative Legacy

Associate

Mahmoud is an Associate at Y.C. Maikyau & Co. He is a graduate of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria, where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar after completing his legal training at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Bwari. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from Baze University. Mahmoud is a dedicated, self-driven, and focused legal practitioner with a strong interest in research and analytical legal work.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Call to Bar: 2018

Practice Areas: General Litigation | Election Matters | Real Estate and Consultancy | Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation | Assets/Debt Recovery | Administrative/Industrial Actions | Investigation and due diligence | Corporate Affairs | Tax | Enforcement of Rights

Certification:

LL.M., Baze University, Abuja.

LL.B., Baze University, Abuja.

B.L, Nigerian Law School

HANNATU HARUNA USARA

Associate

Hannatu is an Associate in Y.C Maikyau & Co, she is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and has been duly called to the Nigerian Bar. She holds a Masters in International Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy and is an Active member of the Nigeria Bar Association. Since joining the firm, she has been involved in variety of civil and criminal matters; she is self-motivated and highly resourceful.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Call to Bar: 2017

Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate-Commercial Transactions | Arbitration | International Law

Certification:

• LL.B., Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• B.L, Nigerian Law School

LinkedIn Profile Link: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/hannatu-haruna-usara-298312142

Senior Associate

Morris is a Senior Associate Y.C Maikyau & Co. He is a graduate of the University of Calabar. He is highly motivated, very passionate, committed and goal-oriented lawyer. His practice areas cover Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual property, corporate advisory and litigation. He has appeared in numerous proceedings before superior courts and dispute resolution centres. Morris has participated in several workshops, seminars, symposia, and conferences both locally and internationally.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Call to Bar: 2016

Practice Areas: Criminal and Civil matters | Corporate-Commercial Transactions | Real Estate | Election Petition

Certification:

B.L, Nigerian Law School

LL.B., University of Calabar.

Associate

Samuel is an Associate at Y.C Maikyau & Co. He holds a first degree with Honours in Law from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. He is an arbitrator, author and corporate consultant, with core expertise in Corporate & Commercial law, Human Rights, and Civil & Criminal Litigation. He has provided corporate & commercial law advice to corporate bodies and individuals within Nigeria. He began his professional career as a Legal/Research Assistant in the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (HOAGF). In his consummate years at the Bar, he has personally handled a range of complex corporate litigations. He has appeared in numerous proceedings before superior courts and dispute resolution centres. Samuel has participated in several workshops, seminars, symposia, and conferences both locally and internationally.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

NBA (Unity Bar) Committee on Continuing Legal Education.

NBA (Unity Bar) Section on Legal Practice Committee.

International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA).

International Law Association (ILA).

Call to Bar: 2015

Practice Areas: Corporate & Commercial law | Human Rights | Civil Litigation | Criminal Litigation

Certification:

• LL.B., Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.
• B.L, Nigerian Law School

LinkedIn Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oguntuyi-esq-6a825a252/?originalSubdomain=ng

Senior Associate | Office Manager

Chika is a Senior Associate and the Office Manager at Y.C. Maikyau & Co. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and has built a well-rounded practice since joining the Firm.

Her experience spans general corporate advisory, civil and criminal litigation, alternative dispute resolution, employment matters, real estate transactions, and company secretarial services. In her dual role as Office Manager, she also plays a key role in corporate governance, administration, and human resource management within the Firm.

Chika is known for her strong mastery of the law and her ability to deliver practical, tailored solutions to complex legal and organizational issues.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb.) UK.

Associate, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)

Call to Bar: 2015

Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution | Litigation | Real Estate Practice | Corporate law | Corporate Governance & Administration | Human Resource Management

Certification:

B.L, Nigerian Law School

LL.B., Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

ABDULRAHMAN BELGORE

Senior Associate

Abdulrahman is a Senior Associate at Y.C Maikyau & Co. He is a graduate of Houdegbe North – American University, Benin where he obtained his LLB and a member of the Nigerian Bar. He specializes in general litigation, company and commercial law litigation and has been involved in election petition matters.    He exudes a diligent approach to work and exhibits great interpersonal skills.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

International Bar Association

Call to Bar: 2015

Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate-Commercial Transactions | Arbitration | Regulatory Compliance Advisory

Certification:

• LL.B., Houdegbe North – American University, Benin
• BL, Nigerian Law School

LinkedIn Profile Link: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahman-belgore-25043436

Senior Associate

Mr. Abdulrahman Isa Wasagu, DRS., MLCJ, PDE, (Senior Associate) holds an LL.B. (Hons) degree from Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto State and a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, and has been enrolled to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

After the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme, Mr. Abdulrahman settled for Private legal practice with the reputable Law firm of Messrs Y. C. Maikyau (SAN) & Co., where he was exposed into the widening gyre and rudiments of practice in the field of Civil and Criminal litigation. Mr. Abdulrahman has acted as Counsel in several high-profile cases in civil, criminal and election petitions from the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Federal/FCT and State High Courts around Nigeria.

Mr. Abdulrahman took active part in the negotiation, drafting and review of several contractual instruments and has participated in Transaction Advisory Services as the Legal Consultant. Mr. Abdulrahman being a Dispute Resolution Specialist, has represented several parties in negotiation, mediation and arbitration with good successes. Mr. Abdulrahman is an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association, both at the State and National level.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Call to Bar: 2015

Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution

Certification:

• LLB, Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto,
• BL, Nigerian Law School
• MSc. in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria,

LinkedIn Profile Link: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahman-isa-wasagu-aa2a0960

Senior Associate

Pius is a Senior associate at Y.C Maikyau & Co. He is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and member of the Nigerian Bar. He is keen to adopt new ideas and innovative solutions to complex legal issues. He is an ambitious, resourceful and result-driven lawyer. He is a team player with a calm disposition and hands-on approach to work which makes him an asset to the Firm.

Membership:

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Call to Bar: 2013

Practice Areas: Civil and Criminal litigation | Commercial law | Debt Recovery | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Real Estate Practice

Certification:

BL, Nigerian Law School

LL.B., Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,