Our Alumni

Chayfield Alumni

Our alumni represent a distinguished network of legal professionals who have contributed meaningfully to the growth, culture, and excellence of the firm. During their time with us, they demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to legal practice and service.
As they advance in their respective careers, our alumni carry forward the principles and standards cultivated during their time with the firm. We take pride in their progress and the positive impact they continue to make within and beyond the legal profession.

Praise Michael

Praise is a corporate and commercial lawyer with experience spanning Corporate and Commercial Law, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications. She is known for providing strategic, practical, and client-focused legal advice across a range of practice areas, including immigration law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, entertainment law, and company secretarial practice.

John O. Oladipo

John Oladipo is a dispute resolution expert and lawyer with recognized thought leadership at the intersection of emerging technologies, law, and sustainability. He is a blue economy consultant with expertise aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 8, and 14, and contributes to energy transition and policy discourse. John serves on advisory boards of companies in Nigeria and beyond.

Deborah Chinyere Okonna

Deborah Chinyere Okonna is a dedicated legal practitioner with over six years of active litigation experience. She advises and represents individuals and organizations across a range of legal matters such as litigation, property law, corporate and commercial law, and human rights amongst others.

Esther Christian Esq.

Esther Christian is a trained legal practitioner with experience spanning human rights advocacy, mediation services, education, real estate, and business administration. She currently works across multiple roles, where she supports individuals and organizations with legal documentation, project coordination, and client relationship management.

Goodness Gasiokwu

Goodness Gasiokwu is a Nigerian-trained lawyer with a background in civil litigation, corporate advisory, and regulatory compliance.
While at Chayfield Law Practice, she supported clients on corporate and compliance matters and contributed to dispute resolution work within the firm.