CHISOM OKOLIE

Senior Associate

Chisom Okolie is a senior associate and a member of the firm’s banking & finance, capital markets, private equity,  tax and real estate teams. Since joining the firm, she has been involved in a wide range of matters, including general corporate advisory and litigation.

CAREER
2023Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2018Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2017Trainee Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2016Intern, Simmonscooper Partners
QUALIFICATIONS
2017Nigerian Law School, BL
2016University of Nigeria, Nsukka, LL.B

 

BAR ADMISSIONS
2017Nigeria

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Nigerian Bar Association

 

Lenders Taking Security over Mining Rights for Financing: Nature, Scope and Requirements under Nigerian Law

August 21, 2023

This article examines the nature of security interests over mining rights in Nigeria and the requirement for the perfection of these security interests, including the need for consent from the relevant government authorities. It also discusses the implications of non-compliance with these requirements and provides practical guidance for foreign and local lenders seeking to create […]

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11th Edition ICLG – Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations in Nigeria 2023

June 14, 2023

UUBO’s Banking & Finance team is proud to announce their contribution to the latest Nigerian chapter of the Global Legal Group’s 11th Edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations in Nigeria 2023. Join us in recognising the exceptional work of our team members: Onyinye Okafor (Partner), Chisom Okolie and Oluwatobi Akintayo (Associates). Their […]

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Climate Change and Financing Transactions in Nigeria: Any Impact of the Climate Change Act?

May 25, 2023

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Nigerian chapter of the 9th Edition of GLG Group UK’s International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2022

July 13, 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 International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2022, in which they discussed key privacy and data protection compliance issues under Nigerian law and developments in this sphere. The chapter is free […]

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Debt Factoring in Nigeria: Structuring, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Key Considerations

June 15, 2022

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Data Localization Laws: Nigeria, Practical Law Country Q&A

July 1, 2021

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UUBO advises Phatisa Food Fund II on its investment in Manipal International Holdings

January 31, 2023

UUBO congratulates African Private Equity fund manager, Phatisa, and India-based printing, packaging, and technology...

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UUBO advised British International Investment plc on its USD100 million credit facility to First Bank of Nigeria Limited

July 7, 2022

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to have advised and supported British International Investment...

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UUBO Team Advised International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) on its Sustainable Loan of the Naira Equivalent Of $50 Million to the Lagos State Government

May 10, 2022

Lagos State is the chief commercial and financial center of Nigeria, however, the state’s...

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UUBO’s Energy and Projects Team has Advised Geometric Power Limited in Connection With (1) The Us$50 Million New Debt Funding

February 16, 2022

UUBO’s Energy and Projects team has advised Geometric Power Limited in connection with (1)...

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