Legal Associate - B.O. OGUNMODEDE & CO - Abeokuta, Nigeria
(2023-02)
- Researching the legal framework governing crypotocurrency vis-à-vis the role of international organization.
- Researched the legal framework for the establishment of a recycling business in Nigeria.
- Representing the Claimant in a suit for the declaration of title to a twin duplex in Nigeria.
- Representing a client in a suit for declaration of title to acres of land in Ilaro, Nigeria
- Supported the team that advised a company on the acquisition of a gas station
International Finance and Development Fellow - INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND - Washington, DC
(2022-03 - 2022-05)
- Researched the policy framework of member countries on beneficial ownership disclosure, asset declaration, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and digital assets.
- Drafted a concise summary of the legal framework governing anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), and good governance in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
- Contributed to the 2024-2029 strategies, objectives, and priorities of the Transparency of Beneficial Ownership (TBO), Fintech, Capacity Development, and Terrorist/Proliferation Financing (TPF) working groups.
Graduate Research Fellow - POLLACK CENTER FOR LAW AND BUSINESS, NYU - New York, NY
(2021-06 - 2021-12)
- Worked on the Securities Enforcement Empirical Database (SEED) which involved the tracking and recording of information concerning SEC enforcement actions filed against public companies traded on major U.S. Exchanges and related defendants.
- Conducted empirical research related to securities law, including data collection and data entry.
- Summarized court decisions on the SEC enforcement actions filed against US public companies.
Clinician - INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS CLINIC, NYU - New York, NY
(2021-01 - 2021-05)
- Reviewed various Innovation Funds' funding documentation and advised them on their investment contracts.
- Prepared term sheets for an investment firm's proposed investments in funds established to increase financial inclusion in Africa and Asia through the provision of debt and equity financing to MSMEs direct lenders.
- Drafted a checklist of legal issues a non-profit organization should clarify with local counsel as part of its post-merger integration process with another non-profit organization.
- Reviewed Subgrant Agreements and prepared assumption and amendment agreements.
Associate - UDO UDOMA & BELO-OSAGIE - Lagos, Nigeria
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Reviewed the facility agreement, drafted, and registered the Nigerian security documents and provided a legal opinion to a foreign lender in connection with a $10 Million trade finance facility to a Nigerian company.
- Advised a foreign lender on its $100 Million loan facility to a notable Nigerian telecommunications company
- Advised Chocolate City Music Limited on Warner Musical Group's investment in the company
- Provided legal advice to a Swiss bank on the legal framework governing the foreign exchange market in Nigeria.
- Advised a Nigerian fitness company of the investment of a foreign private equity fund in the company.
- Advised a foreign investor on its $10 million investment in a Nigerian oil & gas company
- Advised a foreign private equity firm on the legal framework for establishing a private equity fund in Nigeria
- Advised an Infrastructure Investment Fund on its investment in a Nigerian Real Estate Development Company
- Advised on and facilitated the registration of a private equity fund in Nigeria
Legal Intern - ALUKO & OYEBODE - Lagos, Nigeria
(2017-03 - 2017-03)
- Conducted legal research and document reviews for complex litigation and international arbitration.
- Attended court proceedings and assisted in drafting pleadings.
- Conducted due diligence on matters including corporate and dispute resolution.
