Articles, Events and Announcements
Clean Energy Tool
Renewable energy is in high demand worldwide as countries and companies recognise the value they can unlock by making the transition to clean energy....
Read MoreUUBO acted as Nigerian Counsel to Rand Merchant Bank South Africa (“RMB SA”) in connection with a secured on-lending transaction in an aggregate sum of up to USD100,000,000
The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to Rand Merchant Bank South Africa (“RMB SA”) in connection...
Read MoreUUBO advised Bboxx Energy Access Nigeria Limited (Bboxx) in connection with the provision of credit facility by Nithio FI B.V
The UUBO Banking and Finance Team is pleased to have advised Bboxx Energy Access Nigeria Limited (Bboxx) a market leader in off-grid energy in...
Read MoreDealMaker Award 2023 – Nominated
We are very pleased that DealMakers Africa has shortlisted the Investment in Interswitch Group by LeapFrog Investments and Tana Capital Africa, on which UUBO acted as...
Read MoreTAX SERIES: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FINANCE BILL 2022
On the 3rd of January 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2023 Appropriation Bill for the implementation of the National Budget (the “Budget”) into...
Read MoreAfrica Tech Summit 2023
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to be at the Africa Tech Summit 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. To schedule a meeting with our lawyers;...
Read MoreData Protection Compliance: Conducting Annual Data Protection Audits
Did you know that: The Nigeria Data Protection Regulations 2019 (“NDPR”) requires organisations to conduct a detailed audit of their privacy and data protection...
Read MoreUUBO advises Phatisa Food Fund II on its investment in Manipal International Holdings
UUBO congratulates African Private Equity fund manager, Phatisa, and India-based printing, packaging, and technology conglomerate, The Manipal Group, on Phatisa Food Fund 2’s acquisition...
Read MoreThe Lekki Deep Sea Port Project
As President Muhamadu Buhari commissions the Lekki Port Project for commercial operations today, Monday 23rd January, 2023, UUBO reflects on its role as Nigerian counsel...
Read MoreDeal Announcement: OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group
Leading vessel management and maritime services providers, OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group, have agreed to combine their global businesses (subject to jurisdictional regulatory...
Read MoreDeal Announcement: BioNTech SE acquires InstaDeep Ltd
The UUBO Private Equity Team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to BioNTech SE, a German biotechnology company in its acquisition of...
Read MoreRevised COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines for All Aviation Service Providers
On 12th December 2022, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (“NCAA”) issued the ‘Revised COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines for All Aviation Service Providers (Domestic and...
Read MoreTHE CLIMATE CHANGE ACT 2021: KEY POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
In order to protect the Nigerian environment and ecosystem from the ravages associated with climate change and to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas...
Read MoreChambers FinTech Legal Guide 2023 – Folake Elias-Adebowale
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Private Equity & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions and Oil & Gas teams’ partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale has...
Read MoreChambers FinTech Legal Guide 2023 – Yinka Edu
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Fintech, Banking & Finance and Capital Markets and U-Law teams’ partner, Yinka Edu has been ranked by...
Read MoreUUBO Banking & Finance team acted as Nigerian Counsel to two Development Finance Institutions
The UUBO Banking & Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to two Development Finance Institutions – Société de Promotion et...
Read MorePENCOM Issues Guidelines on Accessing Retirement Saving Account Balance Towards Payment of Equity Contribution for Residential Mortgage
On 23rd September 2022, the National Pension Commission (the “Commission”) released the Guidelines on Accessing Retirement Savings Account (“RSA”) Balance towards Payment of Equity...
Read MoreClient Update on the NAICOM Circular on the Tenure Limit for Executive Directors of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies
On 22nd November 2022, the National Insurance Commission (the “Commission”) released the Circular on the Tenure Limit for Executive Directors of Insurance and Reinsurance...
Read MoreData Protection – Do You Know the Principles Governing the Processing of Personal Data Under the NDPR – Series 2
THE PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION REGULATION 2019
Read MoreFast Facts – Disability in the Workplace
In honour of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our Employment Law team have prepared an article on disability in the workplace....
Read More11th Practical Nigerian Content Forum (PNC)
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a proud co-sponsor of the 11th Practical Nigerian Content Forum (PNC) presented in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development...
Read MoreInternational Bar Association’s Competition Law in Africa Conference
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a proud co-sponsor of the International Bar Association’s Competition Law in Africa Conference, which is co-presented by the Federal...
Read MoreNigeria Chapter Updates – Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Nigeria Chapter Updates – Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Our Employment Law partner, Jumoke Lambo, and associates, Peter...
Read MoreUUBO Team Advises on Base10 Partners Investment in BUMPA
We are pleased to have advised Base10 Partners on Nigerian elements of its recent seed funding of Bumpa, an e-commerce platform. The investment is...
Read MoreUUBO Advises European Investment Bank (Eib) in Connection with the Eur100 Million Financing to MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN)
The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to the European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of...
Read MoreClient Update on the Nigeria Startup Act 2022
UUBO’s General Corporate Advisory team is pleased to have published a client update on the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. Contributors to the update include...
Read MoreThe Release of Employees in the Oil & Gas Sector
Our Employment law team is pleased to have hosted a learning and engagement session on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, for our clients in the...
Read MoreThomson Reuters Practical Law Global Guide – Private Equity in Nigeria: Overview
UUBO’s Private Equity team’s Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia, Temiloluwa Olowu Okeowo and Aanu Odunaike have contributed to the latest Nigerian Chapter of the Thomson Reuters...
Read MoreIBA Annual Conference 2022, Miami
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to be at the International Bar Association IBA annual conference 2022 in Miami. To schedule a meeting with our team of...
Read MoreUUBO Co-sponsors a new WuProductions movie, 4444
As part of our diversity and inclusion commitment, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is committed to evolving strategies and to supporting diverse initiatives and organisations...
Read MoreRegulatory Update: Exposure Draft Of The Guidelines For The Regulation Of Representative Offices Of Foreign Banks In Nigeria
In the Nigerian banking sector, there are some representative offices which are owned by foreign banks. A representative office serves as a marketing and...
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2022
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to celebrate International Women’s Day. We are proud of our 39-year commitment to fostering an environment that promotes...
Read MoreChambers Global 2022: Energy and Projects Overview
UUBO is pleased to have featured in Chambers Global 2022: Energy and Projects Overview. The publication is a resource for practitioners and investors in...
Read MoreICE Summit 2022 – Corporate Governance mechanisms and ESG reporting
Register at icesummit.uubo.org to join Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s expert panel as they share their vibrant, diverse perspectives and insights on ‘Corporate Governance mechanisms...
Read MoreICE Summit 2022 – The relevance of tax compliance in managing tax disputes
Register at icesummit.uubo.org to join Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s expert panel as they share their vibrant, diverse perspectives and insights on ‘The relevance of...
Read MoreICE Summit 2022 – The relevance of tax compliance in managing tax disputes
Join Adeola Sunmola (Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie) and our distinguished faculty as she moderates the panel on ‘Charting a path for effective remedial...
Read MoreOyindamola Ehiwere wins Distinguished Chartered Secretary and Administrator of the Year
We congratulate Oyindamola Ehiwere (CEO, Alsec Nominees Limited) on her award as the Distinguished Chartered Secretary and Administrator of the Year by the Institute...
Read MoreJoin our partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale at the AFSIC – Investing in Africa Conference and Expo 2022
UUBO’s Folake Elias-Adebowale (Partner, Private Equity, Corporate M&A, and Oil and Gas teams) will be hosting a networking session at the AFSIC – Investing in Africa Conference and...
Read MoreICESeptemberSeries2022- Compliance– The Relevance of Tax Compliance in Managing Tax Disputes
Join our distinguished faculty on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, from 14:00 to 15:30 hours W.A.T, at the Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s ICESeptemberSeries2022 for an...
Read MoreI.C.E. September Series 2022 – Corporate Governance mechanisms and ESG reporting
Join our distinguished faculty on Thursday, 29th September 2022, from 14:00 to 15:30 hours W.A.T, at the Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s I.C.E .September Series...
Read MoreI.C.E. September Series 2022 – Investigations: Charting a path for effective remedial actions
Join our distinguished faculty on Tuesday, 27th September 2022, from 14:00 to 15:30 hours W.A.T, as we commence the #ICESeptemberSeries2022 with a discussion on...
Read More2022 Lagos Economic Summit
UUBO is pleased to announce that Pamela Onah (a Senior Associate in the firm’s Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Fintech teams) and a host...
Read MoreDan Agbor – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Senior Partner- Dan Agbor has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in Banking,...
Read MoreAniekan Ukpanah – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner – Aniekan Ukpanah, has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in...
Read MoreFolake Elias- Adebowale – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Partner, Folake Elias- Adebowale has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the...
Read MoreYinka Edu – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Partner, Yinka Edu has been ranked as a “Market Leader” by the IFLR1000 in the Banking and...
Read MoreNicholas Okafor – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Nicholas Okafor has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the Banking...
Read MoreOzofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the...
Read MoreAdeola Sunmola – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Adeola Sunmola has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the Banking,...
Read MoreJoseph Eimunjeze – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Joseph Eimunjeze has been ranked as a “Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the in...
Read MoreOnyinye Okafor – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Onyinye Okafor, has been ranked as a “Rising Star Partner” by the IFLR1000 in the Banking...
Read MoreUdoma Udo Udoma – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Of Counsel – Udoma Udo Udoma, has been ranked as a ”Highly Regarded” lawyer by the IFLR1000...
Read MoreDr. Myma Belo-Osagie – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our Of Counsel – Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie, has been ranked as an ”Expert consultant” by IFLR1000 in the...
Read MoreEkundayo Onajobi – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our managing associate, Ekundayo Onajobi has been ranked as a “Rising Star” lawyer by IFLR1000 in the Capital...
Read MoreVictor Samuel – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Victor Samuel has been ranked as a “Rising Star” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the...
Read MoreMesuabari Mene-Josiah – IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Mesuabari Mene-Josiah has been ranked as a “Rising Star” lawyer by the IFLR1000 in the...
Read More(I.C.E.) September Series 2022 themed “I.C.E.: from trends to remediation
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) is delighted to introduce the Investigations, Compliance and Ethics (I.C.E.) September Series 2022 themed “I.C.E.: from trends to remediation”...
Read MoreIFLR Africa Market Makers Report
UUBO is pleased to have contributed the Nigerian chapter of the 2022 edition of the IFLR Africa Market Makers report, authored by partners Jumoke...
Read MoreChambers and Partners Global Practice Guides: Energy: Oil & Gas 2022 Nigeria: Trends & Developments
Our partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale, Senior Associate, Mesuabari Mene-Josiah, and, Associate, Idorenyin Umoh of our Oil & Gas team have contributed to Nigeria ‘Trends and...
Read MoreUUBO advises the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in connection with a working capital solutions unsecured loan of up to Us$250 million To Zenith Bank PLC
The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the...
Read MoreJumoke Lambo sworn in as a Notary Public
UUBO celebrates yet another amazing feat by our Partner – Jumoke Lambo, who was sworn in as a Notary Public of Nigeria at a ceremony...
Read MoreCapital Market, Startup Financing and Syndicate Funding: Ability of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Access the Capital Market
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2022 Annual Business Luncheon of the Capital Market Solicitors Association. The theme...
Read MoreUUBO – Headline Sponsor of the upcoming NBA-SBL Conference
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) is proud to be a Headline Sponsor of the upcoming NBA-SBL Conference. Themed ‘Recent Developments in the Business Law...
Read More16th Annual NBA-SBL Conference – Amina Ibrahim
UUBO is pleased to announce that Amina Ibrahim (our Head of Abuja Office and Managing Associate), participated in a panel discussion titled “CAMA 2020:...
Read More16th Annual NBA-SBL Conference – Lolade Ososami
It is Day 2 of the 16th Annual Business Law Conference of the NBA SBL, themed ‘Recent Developments in the Business Law Environment’. UUBO’s...
Read MoreAmina Ibrahim speaks at the 16th Annual NBA-SBL Conference
UUBO is pleased to announce that Amina Ibrahim (our Head of Abuja Office and Managing Associate), participated in a panel discussion titled “CAMA 2020:...
Read MoreNBA-SBL Conference – Recent Developments in the Business Law Environment
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) is proud to be a Headline Sponsor of the upcoming NBA-SBL Conference. Themed ‘Recent Developments in the Business Law Environment,’...
Read MoreThe Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review (GAR)
Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN (Partner), Festus Onyia (Partner), and Michael Ugah (Associate) of the firm’s dispute resolution team, have contributed the Nigerian chapter to the...
Read MoreNigerian chapter of the 9th Edition of GLG Group UK’s International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2022
Jumoke Lambo and Chisom Okolie of our Telecommunications, Media And Technology Team have contributed to the latest Nigerian chapter of the 9th Edition of GLG Group UK’s...
Read MoreUUBO’s Capital Market team ranked Tier 1 by Euromoney’s IFLR1000 in its 32nd edition
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to have its Capital Markets; Debt and Equity practice groups ranked Tier 1 by Euromoney’s IFLR1000 in the...
Read MoreUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie shortlisted in 4 categories in the African Legal Awards 2022
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to have been shortlisted in 4 categories in the African Legal Awards 2022. The awards ceremony recognises outstanding...
Read MoreUUBO’s Banking team ranked Tier 1 by Euromoney’s IFLR1000 in its 32nd edition
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to have its Banking practice ranked Tier 1 by Euromoney’s IFLR1000 in the 32nd edition of its ranking....
Read MoreUUBO advised British International Investment plc on its USD100 million credit facility to First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to have advised and supported British International Investment plc (formerly CDC Group plc) – the UK Government’s development...
Read MoreUUBO wins Lex Mundi Pro Bono Award for Africa
Today is a perfect day to do a throwback to when the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+...
Read MoreOptimising Exit Opportunities and Options for VC And PE Firms
Our Private Equity and Venture Capital team is pleased to have co-hosted a learning and engagement session with the African Private Equity and Venture...
Read MoreModupe Balogun and Etido David speak at the Founders Factory Africa’s #BehindTheHypeAfrica Twitter Space Series
UUBO is pleased to announce that Modupe Elizabeth Balogun (an Associate in the firm’s Banking & Finance and Capital Markets teams) and Etido David...
Read MoreOverview of the SEC Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms & Custody of Digital Assets
UUBO’s Fintech Team is pleased to have hosted an engaging networking session, themed ‘Overview of the SEC Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms & Custody...
Read MoreOverview Of the SEC Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms & Custody Of Digital Assets
UUBO’s Fintech Team is pleased to have hosted an engaging networking session, themed ‘Overview of the SEC Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms & Custody...
Read More