Bashir Oladipupo Rufai

Bashir is a Nigerian lawyer and partner at a leading Lagos-based practice with a strong focus on intellectual property, media and entertainment, sports law and commercial dispute resolution. Bashir’s practice sits at the intersection of law, sports and emerging technology. Bashir supports cross-border matters involving brand protection, disputes, digital assets, and online infringement with a Nigerian nexus. He is a key contact point for clients seeking reliable on-the-ground guidance on Nigerian startups legal support, IP enforcement, technology regulation and sports industry compliance.

He is a FIFA Licensed Football Agent and co-founder of Total Athlete Sportal Africa, a sports technology platform designed to connect African athletes, coaches, scouts and performance professionals with global opportunities through verifiable data and transparent talent management. His work in sports covers athlete representation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, disciplinary matters and cross-border commercial arrangements.

• Johan Cruyff Institute, Diploma in Sports Law, 2021
• Queen Mary University of London, LL.M., 2013
• Nigerian Law School, BL., 2011
• Babcock University, llishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, LL.B., Diploma in, Criminology and Security Studies, 2010

• English
• French

• FIFA Licensed Football Agent (Athlete Sportal Africa / 2023)
• Coordinator – Total Athlete Sportal Africa (TAS Africa)
• Football Agent Certificate (Sports Business Institute Barcelona / 2023)