Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is home to an experienced banking, finance, and capital markets team, representing numerous clients on a wide scope of issues, including acquisition finance, regulatory, and derivatives. The department is jointly steered by head project finance expert Aniekan Ukpanah and Islamic finance specialist Yinka Edu. Onyinye Okafor has expertise in corporate, structured finance, and derivatives transactions, while Adeola Sunmola focuses on syndicated lending. Joseph Eimunjeze is a key port of call for capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The efficiency and expert advice from UUBO is world-class, clearly demonstrating their appreciation of business urgency. The whole engagement was smooth and delightful.'
- ‘Professionalism, attention to detail, simplicity, patience, commitment to timelines, and continuous update where necessary.'
- ‘Yinka Edu is very competent, consistent, and brings calmness to issues brought before her. ’
Key clients
- British International Investment plc (formerly CDC Group plc)
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- J.P Morgan Securities PLC
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Deutsche Investitions - Und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh, (DEG)
- Fidelity Bank
- FCC Securities BV
- STL Trustees Limited
- FBN Quest Trustees Limited
- ABSA Bank Limited
Work highlights
Acted as Nigerian counsel to Chapel Hill Denham Advisory Limited, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Goldman Sachs International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, and Standard Chartered Bank (the “Joint Bookrunners”) in connection with the US$700,000,000.00 and the US$1,500,000,000.00 Notes Issuance by the Federal Republic of Nigeria under its Global Medium Term Note Programme.
Acted as Nigerian Counsel to Seplat Energy PLC on the issuance of its US$650 million 9.125% Senior Notes due 2030 under Rule 144A/Reg S of the United States Securities Act, guaranteed by Seplat West Limited, Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Seplat East Onshore Limited, and Seplat Midstream Company Limited.
Advised United Capital Asset Management Limited on the establishment of its NGN 1 billion Children Investment Fund, a specialised investment vehicle aimed at enabling long-term wealth accumulation for the purpose of financing children education.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Joseph Eimunjeze
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Aniekan Ukpanah; Yinka Edu
Other key lawyers
Onyinye Okafor; Adeola Sunmola; Joseph Eimunjeze