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Subomi O. Agbede — Partner, Smith & Partners LP
Subomi
O. Agbede
Of Counsel — Smith & Partners LP
Bar Admission
Barrister and Solicitor, Nigeria
Education
University of Lagos, LL.B. · Nigerian Law School, B.L.
Practice Focus
Corporate · Shipping · Maritime · Energy · Dispute Resolution
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
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Overview

Of Counsel &
Practice Group Head

Subomi is an Of Counsel at Smith & Partners LP. He serves as Head of the Firm's Corporate, Commercial and Finance Practice Group, and the Shipping, Aviation, Logistics and Transportation Practice Group.

He is also Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group and the Firm's Energy and Natural Resources Practice.

Practice & Experience

Broad Sectoral Expertise

Subomi has advised and represented clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including Oil & Gas, Extractives & Mining, Energy, Finance, Shipping, Aviation, Transportation and Logistics, Real Estate and Construction, and Entertainment and Media.

His versatile expertise covers real estate and construction finance, project and infrastructure, public-private partnerships, corporate and project finance, oil & gas transactions, energy and asset finance, dispute resolution, and electoral litigation.

He has provided legal advice and representation in several complex maritime matters, including vessel repossession, general average claims, vessel hire and cargo disputes, and energy-related conflicts. He also advises on the financing of vessels and aircraft.

"He has appeared in numerous landmark proceedings before superior courts in Nigeria, as well as before domestic and international arbitration tribunals."

Subomi has appeared in numerous landmark proceedings before superior courts in Nigeria, as well as before domestic and international arbitration tribunals. He has acted for a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, government agencies, NGOs, and political entities.

Notable Representations

Landmark Cases &
Key Achievements

01
Boeing Aircraft Arrest — MRS Oil Nigeria Limited
Served as part of the legal team that secured the arrest of a Boeing aircraft as pre-judgment security for MRS Oil Nigeria Limited — a high-stakes maritime enforcement action requiring swift and precise court intervention.
02
DLB Kenenna Vessel Arrest — US$3M+ Settlement
Played a pivotal role in the arrest of the DLB Kenenna to secure the claim of Ejovi Dredging and Marine Services Limited against Westfield Subsea Limited, culminating in a settlement of over US$3,000,000.00 and ₦4,000,000,000.00 for the release of the vessel.
03
MT Transko Yudhistira — Vessel Repossession
Advised on the repossession of the MT Transko Yudhistira, a complex maritime enforcement matter requiring coordinated legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
04
Naira Redesign Challenge — Supreme Court of Nigeria
Formed part of the team that successfully challenged and set aside the Presidential directive on the naira redesign and demonetisation policy before the Supreme Court of Nigeria — one of the most consequential constitutional matters of the era.
Courts, Tribunals & Publications

Advocacy &
Thought Leadership

4+
Landmark Representations
US$3M+
Settlement Secured in Single Maritime Dispute
4
Practice Group Leaderships
8+
Industry Sectors Advised

Beyond his legal practice, Subomi is an accomplished legal writer, with several articles published in leading journals, including the Maritime Forum Journal and the Nigerian Bar Association (Lagos Branch) Law Journal. His published scholarship reflects the same analytical rigour that characterises his courtroom advocacy.

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