FOLA ALADE ESQ

LL. B, B.L, ASCMA (UK), EQCS, IADT (UK), Accredited Attorney-Mediator, Notary Public

Fola Alade is a Notary Public and a seasoned Commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Specialist with over a decade experience that cuts across Real Estate, Debt Recovery, Oil & Gas, and the Financial industry. 

He is the Founder/ Principal Partner at FOTEFA PARTNERS LP (MEDIATORS & MEDIATION ADVOCATES), a full- service commercial law firm in Nigeria. The law firm offers a wide range of expert legal services to a highly diversified and global client base. 

A voracious learner and erudite, Fola Alade boasts of several local and international certifications and trainings among which include:
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Fellow, World Mediation Organization (WMO)

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Mediator of the Global Mediation Panel at the Office of the Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes

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Certified Mediation Advocate with the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (U.K

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Trained Mediator on the Panel of Neutrals of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC), Federal High Court (FHC), Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA) and Lagos Chamber of Commerce and International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC)

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Online Dispute Resolution Expert

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Trained Negotiator from the Lagos Business School (LBS)

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Certified Emotional Intelligence Specialist

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Certified in Hypnotherapy and Neurological Redesign Course

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Facilitator and Certified Trainer (International Award in Delivering Training (IADT) with the London Professional Training Centre UK.

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Founder, Fotefa Mediation Academy

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Executive Director, Incorporated Trustees of Attorney-Mediators Association (ATMA

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Partner Member, NCMG International (Negotiation and Conflict Management Group International)

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Consultant/Training Facilitator, Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA Nigeria

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Senior Consultant/Training Facilitator, Betaworka Cosmopolitan Partners Limited

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Training Facilitator, Au Courant Legal Research Firm

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Training Facilitator, Resource HQ Ltd

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Training Facilitator, Legally Engaged Academy

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Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

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Member, Section on Business Law (SBL)

A standing member of the Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA), Fola Alade runs an active social media page where he sheds enlightenment on legal issues majorly surrounding mediation.

He has facilitated several trainings on Negotiation, Mediation, Mediation Advocacy, Negotiation, Workplace Conflict, and Emotional Intelligence. He has also published several articles across different cities in Nigeria.

A Passionate Advocate of Mediation and a lover of parties and life, Fola is married to Teju Fola-Alade, a senior HR Practitioner and Founding Partner of Tejuwrites, Betaworka & DiscusswithTeju. The marriage is blessed with two kids.

Skill

  • Mediation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Conciliation
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Drafting of Agreements
  • Training Facilitation
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Research

Interest

  • Training Facilitation
  • Mediation
  • Coaching
  • E-Learning
  • Travelling