Tunde Okewale
Barrister @Doughty Street Chambers
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WORK HISTORY
Barrister @Doughty Street Chambers
Dr Tunde Okewale MBE is a leading junior Barrister at the Criminal Bar. An outstanding advocate, he has exceptional presence and skill in front of a jury. Dr Okewale established his practice in general and serious crime. A string of serious and high profile cases have earned him a reputation as meticulous, diligent and. Tunde regularly undertakes appellate work in the Court of Appeal and the Administrative Court. In a case, the first of its kind, Tunde set a precedent by working with a University Pro Bono Society who referred the case of Dwaine George to the Court of Appeal. Tunde successfully overturned his wrongful conviction. Tunde is heavily sought after in areas of business and financial crime. He has advised a number of high profile individuals as well as companies in relation to money laundering and anti corruption regulations. His practice varies and sees him undertaking work in an array of fields. From advising crypto currency company, Stratis Platform, and the creation of alternative hedge funds, to appearing before sporting and professional regulatory tribunals. Tunde is an FA registered intermediary who is building a reputation on advising and representing footballers, boxers and Olympic athletes. His most recent clients include Christopher George, four-time defending national Judo champion of Trinidad and Tobago and Ekow Essuman former Team GB welterweight and undefeated professional boxer. He advises athletes and clubs in relation to brand management, contractual matters, confidentiality and reputation management. His flourishing practice and talents have been recognized by his professional peers when he was awarded the Young Barrister of the Year award and was a finalist for the “Young Legal Aid Barrister of the Year” award. Tunde also writes and speaks regularly on his areas of legal specialty and is happy to take cases on a direct access basis.
EDUCATION
London Metropolitan University
Law
ABOUT TUNDE OKEWALE
Tunde Okewale is an award winning Barrister and social entrepreneur. Growing up on a Hackney Council Estate ( pre-gentrification) he was the first person to attend University when he read law at London Metropolitan University whilst studying law he was also holding down several jobs, A charity From Boyhood to Manhood provided him with a scholarship which enabled him to pay for Bar School. Tunde founded Urban Lawyers in 2010. The charity works to makes the law (in its academic, practical and career contexts) more accessible to marginalised groups in society. Urban Lawyers is currently run by a committee of young diverse legal professionals, practising as barristers and solicitors in firms and chambers across the United Kingdom. Tunde was appointed as Bar Council Race Training Panel Member by the Bar Council. He is a trainer delivering a new course \'Introduction to Race: starting a conversation about race in chambers\' training course. Tunde was honoured Master of the bench of Inner Temple, the youngest in its 650-year history. Tunde was listed in The Sunday Times 2017 \'Alternative Rich List\' identified as having enriched the lives of others. In 2018 he was featured in GQ’s first ever book How to Win at Life: The expert guide to excelling at everything you do He was also featured in GQ magazine as one of the most influential people under 38.5.\" in 2021 Tunde was listed in Business Leader Magazine in the top 12 most successful black entrepreneurs in the UK. in 2020 he was featured in Forbes as one of 25 Leading Black British Business People To Follow In 2019 he was elected a governing master of the bench of Inner Temple. He is said to be the youngest elected member in more than 650 years. Tunde Okewale awarded MBE in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for “services to the community and disadvantaged young people”. Tunde won the inaugural Chambers & Partners award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity 2015. Tunde featured in GQ magazine as one of the most influential people under 38.5 Tunde was named as the Diversity Champion at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2014 Tunde was shortlisted for the 2014 National Diversity Awards Tunde was awarded the 2013 JCI London Ten Outstanding Young People Award. Tunde won the \'Young Lawyer of the Year Award 2012\' at the 2012 Lawyer Monthly Barrister Awards. He was also a finalist in the 2012 Legal aid Lawyer of the year awards. Tunde is the founder of Urban Lawyers )
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