T.M. OyeleyeEsq.

T.M. Oyeleye is a Legal Associate at First Bethel Solicitors. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Olabisi Onabanjo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar after completing his legal training at the Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus.

Oyeleye contributes to the firm's dispute resolution and transactional work. His core areas cover civil and commercial litigation, property law, corporate compliance, debt recovery and family law. He also advises companies and emerging businesses on regulatory obligations, data protection compliance and commercial agreements.

His wider practice extends to company incorporation and startup advisory, entertainment law, corporate and regulatory matters, contractual disputes and alternative dispute resolution. He is known within the firm for structured legal analysis and thorough drafting of court processes and legal instruments.

Outside the office, Oyeleye writes poetry, prose, articles and screenplays, and believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for advocacy, education and human connection. He also enjoys music, reading, travelling, football, chess, cooking and photography.

He believes effective legal practice combines strict adherence to the rule of law with practical, strategic problem-solving, and sees the law as an essential tool for safeguarding legitimate rights, enforcing accountability and securing clients' objectives within an ethical framework.