Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha, SAN
Principal Partner & Founder
A distinguished legal luminary whose career spans over three decades of exceptional service to the Nigerian legal profession and beyond.
A Life Dedicated to Law & Justice
Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha, SAN, is the Principal Partner and founder of A.U. Mustapha & Co., one of Nigeria's most distinguished law firms. With over three decades of post-call experience, he has established himself as a leading figure in Nigerian legal practice.
His legal career began after his call to the Nigerian Bar, following which he spent over six years at Nigeria Merchant Bank Plc, gaining invaluable experience in corporate and banking law. This foundation shaped his approach to legal practice, combining deep legal knowledge with business acumen.
The prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was conferred upon him on September 19, 2016, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to legal practice, his integrity, and his commitment to the profession.
Beyond his legal practice, he serves on numerous boards and holds leadership positions in various organizations, reflecting his commitment to contributing to Nigeria's economic and social development.
He is an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Association (IBA), Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (FCIT).
Academic Credentials
- •LLM — Suffolk Law School, Boston, USA
- •MBA — Business School Netherlands, The Hague
- •Executive Education — Harvard Business School
- •Executive Education — Manchester Business School
Professional Achievements
- •Conferred SAN — September 19, 2016
- •Former Nigeria Merchant Bank Plc — 6+ Years
- •President, CAF Board of Appeal
- •Chairman, Kwara State Education Trust Fund
Leadership Positions
- •Chairman, E-Tech Complete Solutions Ltd
- •Chairman, Airmec Renewable Energy Ltd
- •Chairman, IDC Consult Nigeria Ltd
- •Chairman, Smabrims International Schools
A Distinguished Career
Call to the Nigerian Bar
Began legal career with a strong foundation in law.
Nigeria Merchant Bank Plc
Joined the legal department, spending 6+ years in banking law.
Founded A.U. Mustapha & Co.
Established the firm with a vision for excellence in legal practice.
Suffolk Law School, Boston
Obtained LLM, enhancing expertise in international law.
Harvard Business School
Completed executive education program.
Business School Netherlands
Earned MBA from The Hague, Netherlands.
Conferred SAN
Elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria on September 19.
Continued Leadership
Leading A.U. Mustapha & Co. to new heights of excellence.
Professional Affiliations
NBA
Nigerian Bar Association
IBA
International Bar Association
CLA
Commonwealth Lawyers Association
FCIT
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation