It has come to our attention that our Mr. Olasupo Shasore, SAN has been mentioned in court proceedings in the UK in respect of the protracted dispute between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and P&ID Ltd.
Mr. Shasore was counsel on record between 2012 and 2016 when he was replaced by another Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In its application for an extension of time to raise new grounds to challenge the award, the FGN’s lawyers have made numerous statements against multiple persons including Mr. Shasore and with particular reference to his conduct whilst he was engaged as FGN’s lawyer.
Needless to say, we categorically state that the statements are unfair, untrue and certainly unjustifiable. Mr. Shasore’s professional conduct was at all times, carried with the highest professional integrity and transparency, as evidenced by the only successful ruling ever obtained in these drawn out proceedings.
However, being a patriotic citizen and with the knowledge that any detailed statement or defence of his position at this time, could jeopardise ongoing proceedings, now reserved for a ruling, Mr. Shasore has opted to reserve his rights and will at the appropriate time, make more detailed statements.
Mr. Shasore and the firm have constantly and consistently continued to cooperate with the FGN and assure all our clients and colleagues of the highest professional and ethical standards in all our dealings.
If you require additional information or clarification on this or any other matter, kindly contact our Practice Director: Mrs. Tosin Shonubi - tshonubi@alp.company