My name is Derin. Some call me ‘Barrister’ others call me ‘Delaw’ while a few friends call me ‘Dee’. I am a lawyer, keen writer and muster. My column" in black and white "which is published in Thisday Law, a Nigerian Newspaper, discusses innovations in corporate law.

I wanted to be a lawyer since I was 5 years old. Staring at my Aunt's portrait at her call to bar ceremony, I was fascinated by the wig and gown - opining that my mum’s formal dresses and the doctor's white overall were a bit too regular.

I knew from then on that I wanted to wear the wig and gown someday and in spite of being in the science class, I did.

Many people including my guidance counsellor thought I was too quiet to be a lawyer and they thought I would chance my mind.I never did ! However maybe that's why I am not so interested in "mai Lord" matters.

Growing up with parents who are both Chartered Accountants who were always talking about the balance sheet and profit and loss, shaped my decision to specialize in corporate law.

I am interested in companies and their successes hence my passion for company law, finance and corporate governance. I not only studied these at Igbinedion University, Okada and University College London, I was born into them.

I love gardening and just as I appreciate seeing my plants blooming, I am excited about the growth phases of businesses. I am also excited about the runway, mannequins, designs, fabrics and patterns, hence my keen interest in fashionlaw.

An active Bar member, I was the founding Chairperson of the Young Lawyers Forum of the NBA Lagos Branch. I am a member of the International Bar Association and the African Crowdfunding Society.

Before Founding In Black &White LP, I was an NYSC Associate at SPA Ajibade & Co, an Associate at Olisa Agbakoba Legal and a Senior Associate at Esher & Makarios.