Immigration – Goldsmiths Solicitors https://goldsmithsllp.com Mon, 05 May 2025 12:37:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://goldsmithsllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-Untitled-design-32x32.png Immigration – Goldsmiths Solicitors https://goldsmithsllp.com 32 32 Favour Tochukwu https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/favour-tochukwu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=favour-tochukwu Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:49:41 +0000 https://goldsmithsllp.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=8504 Favour is an Associate in our Corporate/Commercial Practice Group and plays a key role in our Energy, Telecommunications, Startups, Immigration, and Company Secretarial Practice Groups.

She obtained her LL.B (Hons.) from the University of Benin, graduating with a Second-Class Honours. She then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where she achieved a Second-Class Honours and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2022. Favour is currently advancing her expertise by pursuing her Master of Laws (LL.M) at the University of Lagos.
Favour is committed to excellence, known for her innovative approach and unwavering dedication to meeting client needs with sustainable and practical legal solutions. Her ability to build trust has earned her respect among colleagues and confidence from clients.

She has advised on various corporate and commercial matters, participated in board meetings, and provided comprehensive legal support across a broad range of sectors. Favour’s contributions have included assisting clients with compliance and regulatory obligations and advising startups on strategic business and legal frameworks.

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Favour Tochukwu

Associate

About Favour

Favour is an Associate in our Corporate/Commercial Practice Group and plays a key role in our Energy, Telecommunications, Startups, Immigration, and Company Secretarial Practice Groups.

She obtained her LL.B (Hons.) from the University of Benin, graduating with a Second-Class Honours. She then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where she achieved a Second-Class Honours and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2022. Favour is currently advancing her expertise by pursuing her Master of Laws (LL.M) at the University of Lagos.

Favour is committed to excellence, known for her innovative approach and unwavering dedication to meeting client needs with sustainable and practical legal solutions. Her ability to build trust has earned her respect among colleagues and confidence from clients.

She has advised on various corporate and commercial matters, participated in board meetings, and provided comprehensive legal support across a broad range of sectors. Favour’s contributions have included assisting clients with compliance and regulatory obligations and advising startups on strategic business and legal frameworks.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • University of Benin: LL.B (Hons.)

  • Nigerian Law School: BL

  • Nigeria

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Uzoamaka Ugoh https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/uzoamaka-ugoh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uzoamaka-ugoh Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:29:39 +0000 https://goldsmithsllp.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=8726 Uzoamaka is a goal-oriented lawyer who prides herself on providing excellent legal services that meet clients’ needs. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019 after graduating from the Nigerian Law School with a Second-Class Honours (Upper Division). She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

Since joining the firm, she has been involved in a wide range of matters, including corporate advisory, start-ups and MSME, immigration, tax, litigation and company secretarial where she has provided company secretarial and corporate governance advisory services to a wide range of clients in various sectors of the economy.
She advises clients on a continuous basis concerning regulatory compliance with Nigerian laws. Some of these Clients include companies in the finance, hotel and beverages and transportation sectors. She also sits on statutory meetings of companies where she performs advisory and company secretarial roles. She represents foreign and local clients before courts of record in Nigeria. She is known for her diligence and ability to give solutions to clients’ problems which has in turn resulted in her gaining clients’ confidence.

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Senior Associate

About Uzoamaka

Uzoamaka is a goal-oriented lawyer who prides herself on providing excellent legal services that meet clients’ needs. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019 after graduating from the Nigerian Law School with a Second-Class Honours (Upper Division). She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

Since joining the firm, she has been involved in a wide range of matters, including corporate advisory, start-ups and MSME, immigration, tax, litigation and company secretarial where she has provided company secretarial and corporate governance advisory services to a wide range of clients in various sectors of the economy.

She advises clients on a continuous basis concerning regulatory compliance with Nigerian laws. Some of these Clients include companies in the finance, hotel and beverages and transportation sectors. She also sits on statutory meetings of companies where she performs advisory and company secretarial roles. She represents foreign and local clients before courts of record in Nigeria. She is known for her diligence and ability to give solutions to clients’ problems which has in turn resulted in her gaining clients’ confidence.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • University of Abuja, Abuja: LL.B (Hons.)

  • Nigerian Law School: BL

  • Nigeria

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Shola Adekunle https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/shola-adekunle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shola-adekunle Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:51:37 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=6704 Shola is a Senior Associate in our Project Finance, Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Startups and MSME Practice Groups. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree, LL.B (Hons.).

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Shola Adekunle

Senior Associate

About Shola

Shola is a Senior Associate in our Project Finance, Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Startups and MSME Practice Groups. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree, LL.B (Hons.). Thereafter, he attended the Nigerian Law School and was subsequently admitted into the Nigerian Bar Association as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Shola is described by his peers as intelligent, highly dedicated and focused with a strong focus on providing sustainable solution to clients. He interfaces with regulatory agencies and also attends court in respect of clients’ matters. His experience cuts across commercial and employment litigations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, projects and infrastructure development and finance advisory, FinTech licensing, corporate/commercial and general legal advisory services among others.

He regularly conducts legal due diligence for clients and has also prepared and reviewed contractual agreements which include Concession Agreements, Employment Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Trust Deeds, etc.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Ahmadu Bello University: LL.B (Hons.)

  • Nigerian Law School: BL

  • Nigeria

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Ada Izuchukwu https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/ada-izuchukwu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ada-izuchukwu Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:17:11 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=6722 Ada is an Associate in our Technology, Innovation and FinTech and Immigration Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. She attended the University of Abuja, Nigeria, where she obtained her LL. B (Hons.) law degree and graduated with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division).

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Ada Izuchukwu

Associate

About Ada

Ada is an Associate in our Technology, Innovation and FinTech and Immigration Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups.

She attended the University of Abuja, Nigeria, where she obtained her LL. B (Hons.) law degree and graduated with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division). She then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School where she graduated with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division) and was subsequently called into the Nigerian Bar.

Ada is goal-oriented, has an eye for details and has a strong commitment to resolving clients’ complex issues whilst providing practical solutions to clients’ legal problems.

Ada regularly assists clients with several aspects of compliance matters in Nigeria and was a significant part of a team that represented a Nigerian Company in an International commercial dispute at the London Court of International Arbitration.

She was also an integral part of a team that advised a foreign company on the legal and regulatory requirements for e-hailing cab companies in Nigeria.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • University of Abuja, Abuja: LL.B (Hons.)
  • Nigerian Law School: BL.
 
  • Nigeria

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Josiah Nwaiwu https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/josiah-nwaiwu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=josiah-nwaiwu Sat, 03 Sep 2022 23:37:16 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=6686 Josiah is a Senior Associate at Goldsmiths Solicitors. Josiah graduated from the Madonna University, Nigeria with an LL. B (Hons.) law degree. Thereafter he proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his BL and was called to the Nigeria Bar.

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Senior Associate

About Josiah

Josiah is a Senior Associate at Goldsmiths Solicitors. Josiah graduated from the Madonna University, Nigeria with an LL. B (Hons.) law degree. Thereafter he proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his BL and was called to the Nigeria Bar. He obtained his Master of Arts (MA) degree in Criminal Justice and Human Security from the University of Bridgeport, United State of America.

Josiah is described by his peers as a seasoned professional who demonstrates an ability to resolve complex legal issues. He embraces challenges and is always eager to deliver excellent results to clients.

His interests and experience span across corporate/commercial law, energy, taxation, employment, competition and consumer rights, intellectual property, telecommunications and real estate. He is deeply knowledgeable in his practice areas and has proven valuable to our numerous clients.

  • Nigerian Bar Association

  • National Criminal Justice Honour Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) United States of America.

  • National Honour Society for International Studies, United States of America

  • University of Bridgeport, USA: MA
  • Madonna University: LL. B (Hons.)
  • Nigerian Law School: B.L
  • Nigeria

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Patrick Ndibe https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/patrick-ndibe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patrick-ndibe Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:48:56 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=6593 Patrick heads our Employment Law Team and is an integral part of the Goldsmiths Solicitors corporate/commercial and Advisory Teams. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and graduated from the University of Nigeria with an LL.B (Hons) law degree in 1992.

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Patrick Ndibe

Partner

About Patrick

Patrick heads our Labour and Employment Law Team and is an integral part of the Goldsmiths Solicitors Corporate and Commercial and Business Advisory Teams. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and graduated from the University of Nigeria with an LL.B (Hons.) law degree in 1992.

Thereafter, he proceeded to the Nigeran law school, where he obtained his BL and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. Patrick also obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Organizational Leadership from the Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington State, United States of America.

Patrick is mostly described as an astute leader. His ability to assist clients in promptly and creatively resolving their issues and responding to their diverse need has been described by Clients as astounding. 

He is also recognized as a leading authority in his chosen areas of practice and regularly assists clients with all aspects of Immigration and Labour and Employment law in Nigeria.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington State, USA: MA
  • Nigerian Law School: BL
  • University of Nigeria: LL.B (Hons)
  • Nigeria

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Immigration https://goldsmithsllp.com/expertise/immigration-law-firm-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immigration-law-firm-in-nigeria Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:58:45 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=expertise&p=6054 As a top Immigration Law firm in Nigeria, Goldsmiths Solicitors has a reputation that is unsurpassed and compliment the advisory services we offer to our clients. We routinely act for international companies mobilizing their expatriate staff into Nigeria, local companies with expatriate workforce or simply companies with foreign participation doing business in Nigeria.

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Immigration

The immigration law practice at Goldsmiths has been described as ‘Remarkable’.

Top Immigration Law Firm in Nigeria

As a top Immigration Law firm in Nigeria, Goldsmiths Solicitors has a reputation that is unsurpassed and compliment the advisory services we offer to our clients. We routinely act for international companies mobilizing their expatriate staff into Nigeria, local companies with expatriate workforce or simply companies with foreign participation doing business in Nigeria. We are well versed in the regulatory and procedural requirements of the Nigerian Immigration Services. We also routinely act for Nigerians challenging the decisions of foreign embassies based in the country. Some of our lawyers have practiced immigration law internationally and are well equipped to assist our clients with all their immigration requirements.

Goldsmiths Immigration lawyers also have a high reputation of delivering prompt and reliable services and have received various recommendations and testimonials from clients.

Our Area of Expertise include:

  • Visas including visa on arrival (VOA),
  • Subject to Regularization Visas (STR),
  • Business visa extension applications
  • Expatriate quota positions
  • Work permits
  • Business permits and registrations
  • Combined Expatriate Residence Permit
  • Aliens Card
  • Renewal of Expatriate quota position
  • Securities and Exchange Control Approvals
  • Appeals and Representations
  • Immigration Audit
  • Local content compliance
  • Labour law compliance
  • General Immigration advisory services

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Colin Egemonye https://goldsmithsllp.com/our-people/colin-egemonye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colin-egemonye Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:35:21 +0000 https://jokewoods.com/?post_type=dt_team&p=5124 Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Capital market, Project Finance, Business Advisory and Startups and MSME Practice Groups.

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Colin Egemonye

Partner

About Colin

Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Capital market, Project Finance, Business Advisory and Startups and MSME Practice Groups.

He is a dual qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. Colin graduated with an LL.B (Hons.) law degree from the University of Nigeria, thereafter, he proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his BL and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993.

Upon being called to the Nigerian Bar, Colin then attended the College of Law (now the University of Law) Bloomsbury, London, where he sat the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) and cross-qualified as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1998.

Colin also has an Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Middlesex University Business School, London. He also attended the prestigious United Nations University Tokyo, Japan, where he undertook the United Nations International Courses on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Colin’s professional experience includes acting as a part of the lender’s due diligence team in a $750 million Category A Greenfield Cement plant in Calabar, Cross Rover State, Nigeria.

Acting as part of a team of international consultants, he was engaged in a $20 billion Liquefied Natural Gas Project in Nigeria. He also acted as a consultant on the £1.4 billion, Kosovo East-West Highway, connecting Pristina, Kosovo to the rest of the country and the $450 million Chiansi Irrigation Project, Lusaka, Zambia.

Other experience includes acting as the lead legal adviser to confidential American insurance bondholders of US $63 million in a share sale and asset acquisition in a leading commercial bank in Nigeria.

Colin acted as lead legal adviser to the Plateau State Government of Nigeria on a multi-million Naira Public-Private Partnership project (PPP) on the rehabilitation  of Jos International Market as well as retained as lead legal adviser to the transaction advisory team on the $1BN, 167KM Lagos/Ibadan Express Road expansion project.

  • Law Society of England and Wales

  • Nigerian Bar

  • Association of MBAs (UK)

  • United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan

  • Middlesex University Business School, London: MBA

  • College of Law, Bloomsbury, London: QLTT

  • Nigerian Law School, Lagos: B.L.

  • University of Nigeria: LL.B (Hons.)

  • England and Wales 
  • Nigeria

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