About

The Nigerian arm of UAE-based telecoms service provider Etisalat is a pioneering force in the region, responsible for one of the first major broadband networks in Nigeria, significant investment in infrastructure and a raft of other innovations. In October 2016 the company announced the roll-out of its new high-speed 4G mobile network across selected areas of Nigeria, showing that it remains committed to this forward-thinking approach. Supporting such a dynamic strategy means that the legal function at Etisalat Nigeria is required to be innovative, and fortunately the team’s ranks are made up of highly qualified individuals who are more than able to meet this challenge.

Demonstrating their versatility, the team has played a key role in supporting a $1.2bn refinancing deal and the company’s $500m network expansion and has provided negotiation and legal documentation services for the company’s construction projects and other agreements. Alongside this, the team has pioneered improvements to their own working practices, with a new and comprehensive contract database having been developed for the legal services division to refer to. As the company seeks to retain its position in the market through a proactive and creative expansion strategy, maintaining a legal team with such a deep talent base will be a key asset.