Associates
Muzzammil Yahaya
Biography
Muzzammil Yahaya has more than ten years’ experience in legal research, advisory work and policy development. His work focuses on taxation, regulatory compliance, general litigation and public policy, with interests in constitutional, electoral, security and medical law.
He has appeared before superior courts of record and specialised tribunals, including the Tax Appeal Tribunal, election petition tribunals and the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, and advises companies on the tax implications of proposed investments. He served on the Presidential Visitation Panel to the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi (2011–2015 and 2016–2020).
Areas of practice
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L), Nigerian Law School, Lagos
- Master’s degree in Strategy and Security Administration, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Memberships
- Nigerian Bar Association
Selected matters
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Tax advice to a liquefied natural gas company
Opinion on the tax implications of a planned investment and its engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
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Aircraft acquisition for an oil and gas company
Advice on the tax implications and options.
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Members of the 7th National Assembly who changed party
Member of the team that stopped their seats being declared vacant.
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Taraba State governorship election
Member of the team for the APC governorship candidate.
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Election petitions
For legislators and candidates in the 2015 and 2019 elections.