Balqees Desola Rufai is an emerging legal and tax professional with strong academic, research, and leadership potential. She is an Associate at Sebiba Solicitors & Advocates – a commercial law firm in Nigeria, where she provides legal and business advisory services to various clients in matters covering corporate law, taxation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance. With a strong foundation in legal research, contract drafting, and disputes resolution, she brings a strategic and analytical approach to solving complex legal issues. Balqees holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with First Class Honours from the Lagos State University in Nigeria (LASU) and is a recent graduate of the Nigerian Law School where she earned her legal practice qualifying certificate (BL).

Having gained practical internship experience at top-tier Nigerian law firms such as G. Elias & Co. and Banwo & Ighodalo, Balqees has researched extensively on issues covering corporate compliance, intellectual property, capital markets, banking and finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Her ability to interpret and apply legal frameworks effectively makes her an asset to legal and business environments.

Beyond her professional pursuits in commercial legal practice, Balqees is a freelance legal writer and an emerging thought leader in tax and business innovation. She has authored several tax articles, demonstrating her deep understanding of evolving tax policies and regulatory frameworks. She is also passionate about effective leadership and impactful mentorship, having served as the Vice President of the Legal Souls Society at LASU, where she played a pivotal role in organizing legal workshops and mentorship programs. She was also a very active member of the LASU Tax Club, where she engaged in tax capacity building efforts that drove impact.

With a passion for leveraging her fast-rising skills in legal and business innovation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and corporate strategy to drive impact, Balqees is committed to contributing meaningfully to organizations that value compliance, governance, and legal excellence.