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Odo Etonu Ugwu

Assistant HOD, Corporate Commercial & Complaince

Odo Etonu is a seasoned corporate/commercial lawyer with extensive experience providing expert legal counsel to businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations. With a strong background in corporate law, commercial transactions, and contract negotiation, Odo helps clients navigate the complexities of business law with precision and confidence. He has in his belt a veteran year of experience in corporate/commercial law practice with a proven track record of successful transactions and dispute resolutions. He possesses a strong network of professional contacts and relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Corporate governance and compliance
  • Commercial contracts and agreements
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Business formation and structuring
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Dispute resolution and litigation
  • Client-focused and results-driven
  • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Collaborative approach to achieve clients’ goals

MAJOR CASES & SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Setting up of the Domino’s franchise in Nigeria
  • Assisted Client expansion from 1 location to over 70 locations
  • Assisted Client in the raising of 3.5bn capital from the capital market via a bond issuance programme
  • Facilitated Client expansion to Kenya
  • Processing of pioneer status for a client
  • Establishment of a manufacturing plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED

  • Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – LLB
  • Nigeria Law School, Lagos Campus – BL

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
  • Member, Nigeria Maritime Law Association
  • Member, Lawyers in Energy Law Forum

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