About
Detail-oriented Legal Practitioner with extensive experience in Nigerian corporate law, regulatory compliance, and the evolving landscape of digital assets. Proven track record in structuring holding companies, navigating SEC and CBN regulations for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), and managing complex corporate filings. Expert in drafting solicitor's opinions and memorandum of association for diverse business structures.
Work
Freesia Solicitors
|Legal Practitioner / Associate
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Led comprehensive legal and regulatory compliance initiatives for corporate entities and digital asset service providers, enhancing corporate governance and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Spearheaded the formation and registration of Limited Liability Companies and Group holding structures, ensuring 100% compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Developed robust legal frameworks for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), specifically focusing on the complex tokenization of equities, facilitating secure digital asset operations.
Drafted comprehensive Solicitor's Opinions addressing intricate licensing and permit requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ensuring regulatory adherence.
Designed and implemented a digital client intake system, significantly streamlining the collection of KYC and incorporation data to improve onboarding efficiency by an estimated 25%.
Provided expert advisory to clients on technical requirements and registration processes for ISO management system certifications, substantially enhancing their corporate governance frameworks.
[Previous Law Firm/Organization Name]
|Legal Associate / Intern
[Location]
Summary
Supported senior legal practitioners by conducting thorough legal research and managing statutory filings, contributing to effective dispute resolution and corporate compliance.
Highlights
Conducted in-depth legal research on complex commercial disputes, corporate governance challenges, and evolving regulatory hurdles, providing critical insights for case strategies.
Assisted in the meticulous preparation of court processes and actively appeared in various judicial divisions, gaining practical experience in legal proceedings.
Managed all statutory filings and correspondence with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), ensuring timely and accurate submission of essential corporate documents.
Education
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (BL)
Law
[University Name]
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Law
Certificates
Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Issued By
Nigerian Bar Association
Skills
Corporate Law
Company Secretarial, LLC & Holding Incorporation, Share Capital Structuring, CAMA Compliance, Corporate Governance.
Regulatory Compliance
SEC & CBN VASP Framework, Digital Asset Tokenization, Equity Tokenization, KYC, ISO Management Systems, International Regulatory Frameworks.
Legal Drafting
Solicitor's Opinions, Board Resolutions, Service Agreements, Legal Framework Development, Memorandum of Association.
Legal Research
Commercial Disputes, Regulatory Hurdles, Corporate Governance.
Process Improvement
Digital Client Intake System, Onboarding Efficiency.
Client Advisory
Technical Requirements, Registration Processes.
Statutory Filings
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Court Processes.