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Omotayo (Tayo) Afolabi
Subject Matter Expert · Licensed in Nigeria (2011) and Ontario, Canada (2023) · Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (CIPP/C)
Profile
A cross-border lawyer with a focus on privacy law, healthcare compliance, and alternative dispute resolution.
Omotayo (Tayo) Afolabi is a Subject Matter Expert at LexMarke LP. As a lawyer licensed in both Nigeria (2011) and Ontario, Canada (2023), she brings over a decade of cross-border legal experience centred on privacy law, healthcare compliance and alternative dispute resolution.
She holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (CIPP/C) designation, equipping her to help organizations navigate complex data protection, breach management and regulatory landscapes. Her practice is complemented by a deep background in mediation, supported by accreditation from the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse.
Whether advising on health sector privacy regulations or facilitating consensus between disputing parties, Tayo prides herself on being an active listener and a practical problem solver dedicated to achieving clear, balanced outcomes.
Practice Focus
Privacy, healthcare compliance, and dispute resolution.
Privacy & Data Protection
Data protection advisory, breach management and regulatory compliance across Nigerian and Canadian privacy frameworks.
Healthcare Compliance
Advisory on health sector privacy regulations, compliance obligations and regulatory frameworks affecting healthcare organizations and providers.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation and consensus-building across civil, commercial and workplace disputes, with a focus on clear, balanced outcomes.
Professional Qualifications & Accreditations
Admissions, certifications, and professional accreditations.
- 01 Called to the Nigerian Bar - 2011
- 02 Called to the Ontario Bar - 2023
- 03 Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (CIPP/C)
- 04 Accredited Mediator - Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse
- 05 Subject Matter Expert - LexMarke LP
Approach
An active listener and a practical problem solver.
Tayo approaches each engagement with the conviction that legal advice should be both technically sound and practically useful. Her practice is grounded in attentive listening — understanding the client's circumstances, objectives and constraints before proposing a path forward.
In disputes, this translates into a focus on consensus-building and clear outcomes rather than positional advocacy for its own sake. In advisory work, it means translating complex regulatory frameworks into guidance that organizations can actually implement.
Work with Tayo
Have a matter that requires Tayo's experience? We are ready to listen.
Or email info@lexmarke.com