Managing Partner
Samuel is the Managing Partner of Mint & Cliff LP, where he leads the firm’s corporate and commercial practice with a strong focus on delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions. He advises businesses, start-ups, and corporate institutions on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, contract management, employment law, and business advisory. Known for his analytical approach and commercial awareness, Samuel combines technical legal expertise with a deep understanding of the operational realities faced by modern businesses. He is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory environments while supporting sustainable business growth and strategic decision-making. Samuel is passionate about excellence, professionalism, and client-centered service, and he continues to build Mint & Cliff LP as a modern law firm dedicated to integrity, innovation, and value-driven legal representation.
Partner
Elizabeth Adelabu is a Partner at Mint & Cliff LP, where she leads the firm’s Technology, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Practice. She advises clients across the technology, creative, and business sectors on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters involving intellectual property protection, technology transactions, digital business operations, media and entertainment law, licensing, data privacy, and commercial agreements. Elizabeth is recognized for her commercially focused and forward-thinking approach to legal advisory, helping innovators, creators, start-ups, and businesses navigate the rapidly evolving digital and creative landscape. Her practice is centered on providing practical, strategic, and business-oriented solutions that protect innovation, support growth, and create long-term value for clients. With a strong commitment to professionalism, innovation, and excellence, Elizabeth plays a key role in advancing the firm’s vision of delivering modern legal services tailored to the needs of emerging industries and dynamic businesses.
Senior Associate
Lucy Aguda is a Senior Associate at Mint & Cliff LP, where she contributes to the firm’s corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practice. She advises clients on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, contract drafting and review, employment law, and dispute resolution. Her dispute resolution practice covers negotiation, mediation, and litigation support, with a focus on achieving practical and commercially viable outcomes for clients. She is known for her structured approach to problem-solving and her ability to manage complex legal issues with clarity and precision. Lucy combines strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset, ensuring that legal risks are effectively managed while supporting clients’ business objectives. She is committed to delivering responsive, high-quality legal services aligned with the firm’s values of professionalism, excellence, and client-focused solutions.
Associate
Chigozie Okafor is an Associate at Mint & Cliff LP, where he supports the firm’s corporate and commercial practice with a focus on delivering practical and solution-oriented legal services to clients. He is involved in advising on corporate and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, contract drafting and review, and general business advisory matters. He also assists in dispute resolution matters, providing legal research, case preparation, and strategic support in negotiations and proceedings. Chigozie is known for his diligence, strong research skills, and attention to detail. He is committed to developing robust legal solutions that align with clients’ commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. He continues to build his expertise across key practice areas, contributing to the firm’s commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and excellence in legal service delivery.