Damilola Joseph Anifowose
Linden
Summary
I am a business minded professional with over 5 years of experience advising businesses, backed by a legal background and a strong interest in management and administration. In addition, I have over two years of research experience, having authored and published more than three papers in reputable journals. I am detailed with good communication skills. I have a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast paced environments. I am also good at taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Foreshores Legal
Lagos
01.2022 - Current
- Provide tax advisory services, assisting clients with tax planning and compliance.
- Draft deeds, legal letters, property leases, and purchase agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Conduct property due diligence and prepare comprehensive client reports.
Partner
Allen and Brooks Legal Practice
Victoria Island
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Advised clients on tax structuring and regulatory compliance for commercial contracts.
- Conducted searches at the land registry and Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, deeds, leases, and distributorship agreements.
NYSC Associate
Federal Inland Revenue Service
Ikoyi
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported the Micro and Small Tax Office in returns payment processing.
- Examined accounts, raised provisional accounts, and processed tax clearance certificates.
- Conducted tax research, drafted letters, and represented the service in reconciliatory meetings.
Marketing Intern
Business Law Academy
Lagos
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Proofread articles for a textbook on Nigeria’s SME legal framework.
- Managed social media campaigns for educational summits and summer camps.
- Handled public correspondence via phone and email.
Education
MBA -
Trine University
Michigan04.2025
LL.M -
Osun State University
05.2024
Call to the Nigerian Bar -
Nigerian Law School
07.2018
LL.B. Hons. - Second Class Upper Division
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti01.2017
Senior Secondary School Certificate - 7 Distinctions, 2 Credits
Roseful International High School
Osogbo, Osun State06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Legal Research
- Contract Drafting
- Team Leadership
- Strong Communication
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
- Member, Nigerian Society of International Law
Publications
- Interrogating the Impact of Federalism on Clean Energy Transition: A Comparative Study of Nigeria, the United States of America, and Australia, Anifowose, D. J., Ikubanni, O. O., 2024, Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 15, 3, 344–375
- An Examination of Property Tax within the Context of Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria, Anifowose, D. J., et al., 2024, NIU Journal of Humanities, 9, 2, 39–50
- The Taxing Power of Value Added Tax in Relation to Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria, Anifowose, D. J., 2023, AJLEE, 4, 1
- Personal Income Tax and Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: The Way Forward, Anifowose, D. J., 2024, University of Port Harcourt Journal of Public Law, 6
Training And Workshops
- Online Master Certification in Immunization Mid-Level Management, World Health Organization, 2021
- Management Accounting, ACCA, 2019
- Skills Development and Modern Tax Administration, Dauzi Consulting, 08/18
- Chartered Arbitrators of Nigeria Examination, 2017
- Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), CERTIPORT INC., 2013
Community Service And Leadership
- Local Government State Representative Coordinator, 2020, 2024, Coordinated vaccination programs for COVID-19, measles, and polio.
- Technical Coordinator, 2019, 2020, Led Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Net campaign in Osogbo, Osun State.
- Member, Red Cross, 2018, 2018, Served during National Youth Service.
- Founding Member, The Riverwood Switch Foundation, 2017, Present
- Judge, Law Student’s Society, Afe Babalola University, 2016, 2017
Timeline
Senior Associate
Foreshores Legal
01.2022 - Current
Partner
Allen and Brooks Legal Practice
11.2019 - 12.2021
NYSC Associate
Federal Inland Revenue Service
12.2018 - 09.2019
Marketing Intern
Business Law Academy
07.2016 - 08.2016
MBA -
Trine University
LL.M -
Osun State University
Call to the Nigerian Bar -
Nigerian Law School
LL.B. Hons. - Second Class Upper Division
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
Senior Secondary School Certificate - 7 Distinctions, 2 Credits
Roseful International High School
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