Ozofu Ogiemudia

PARTNER

OZOFU ’LATUNDE OGIEMUDIA is a partner in Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s employment, corporate advisory, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, and pro bono teams.

Her reputation as an exceptionally resourceful and adaptable advisor stems from her extensive experience in various areas of the law, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, labour and employment, and company secretarial practice.

At the helm of the firm’s pro bono practice, Ozofu spearheaded notable collaborations that earned accolades, such as the 2018 TrustLaw Collaboration Award by the Thomson Reuters Foundation for contributions to the 28 Too Many Report on female genital mutilation. The firm was also awarded the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award for Africa in 2020 and 2022.

In addition to her extensive role at the firm, Ozofu was recently inaugurated as the Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Business Law (NBASBL).  She served as chairperson of the Technical Advisory Committee for drafting the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 during the 8th Nigerian Senate. She also was the Thematic Lead of the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) Regulatory working group. She served as the Vice Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Business Law (NBASBL) from late 2023 to August 2024.  She has served as the private sector co-chair of the technical sub-committee for the Nigerian Economic Summit in 2023 and 2024.

Consistently recognised for her exceptional contributions, Ozofu has been named annually as one of the IFLR1000 Women Leaders by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) since 2018. She has been recognised as a ‘highly regarded lawyer’ in The IFLR1000 since 2019 and as a “National Leader” in Nigeria for her Mergers & Acquisitions and Governance practice by Who’s Who Legal (Nigeria). She is also acknowledged as a key lawyer by the Legal 500 EMEA.

 

CAREER
2014Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2010Managing Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2007Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2006Intern, Denton Wilde Sapte LLP, London
2003Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
2003Intern, Law O. Ahkidenor & Co.
2002Intern, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
QUALIFICATIONS
2006University College, London, LL.M
2003Nigerian Law School, BL
2001University of Ibadan, LL.B.
BAR ADMISSIONS
2003 Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Nigerian Bar Association

A Review of ESG Responsibilities of Corporate Entities in Nigeria

June 20, 2024

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Chambers Global Practice Guide: Doing Business in Nigeria 2023 -Trends and Developments

August 25, 2023

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to have contributed the Doing Business in Nigeria...

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Review of the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022

June 21, 2023

The Business Facilitation Act and its implications for certain corporate matters under the Companies...

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Client Update – The Business Facilitation Act and its implications for certain corporate matters under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

April 5, 2023

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CLIENT UPDATE – PERSONS WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTROL REGULATIONS 2022

March 15, 2023

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Healthcare and Life Sciences in Africa: Current Trends, 2023

March 3, 2023

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Client Update on Prudential Guidelines for Insurance Institutions 2022

March 1, 2023

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PENCOM Issues Guidelines on Accessing Retirement Saving Account Balance Towards Payment of Equity Contribution for Residential Mortgage

December 13, 2022

On 23rd September 2022, the National Pension Commission (the “Commission”) released the Guidelines on...

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Client Update on the NAICOM Circular on the Tenure Limit for Executive Directors of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

December 13, 2022

On 22nd November 2022, the National Insurance Commission (the “Commission”) released the Circular on...

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Client Update on the Nigeria Startup Act 2022

November 4, 2022

UUBO’s General Corporate Advisory team is pleased to have published a client update on...

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Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global Guide – Private Equity in Nigeria: Overview

November 1, 2022

UUBO’s Private Equity team’s Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia, Temiloluwa Olowu Okeowo and Aanu Odunaike have...

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IFLR Africa Market Makers Report

August 16, 2022

UUBO is pleased to have contributed the Nigerian chapter of the 2022 edition of...

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The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

June 23, 2022

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Bowmans Report: M&A in Africa. Current Trends, 2022

March 23, 2022

We are pleased to have contributed on Nigerian developments to the Bowmans (Law Firm)’s Report...

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Employment DataGuidance

August 30, 2021

“..The Corporate Firm of Choice In Nigeria..IFLR1000”

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Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

December 1, 2020

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series,...

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UUBO Series on the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 Parts 1-12

November 26, 2020

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series,...

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UUBO Series On The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020 Part 1-12

November 26, 2020

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series,...

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Interview: CAMA Act 2020 – Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia

October 30, 2020

UUBO is pleased to share this video interview by Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (partner), in which she...

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CAMA & the Role of Lawyers in Shaping the Future of Nigeria

October 7, 2020

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UUBO Series on the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 Part 1-12

September 23, 2020

UUBO’s Corporate team is proud to present its 12-part series on the recently-enacted Companies...

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20 Innovations in The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

August 14, 2020

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CAMA Bill Series Part 10

August 24, 2019

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The Companies and Allied Matters (Repeal and Re-enactment Bill) 2018 – Part 10

May 22, 2019

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The Companies and Allied Matters Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2019 – What You Need to Know – Part 2

March 5, 2019

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Doing business in Nigeria

July 3, 2018

We are pleased to announce that our Ozofu Ogiemudia (Partner), Christine Sijuwade (Managing Associate)...

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Newsletter – Commentary on The Companies and Allied Matters Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill

June 5, 2018

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Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Wednesday 24th January 2018 Reiterated The Commitment Of The National Assembly To Pass Required Amendments To The CAMA And ISA

February 15, 2018

Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, made the...

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Deal Announcement: BioNTech SE acquires InstaDeep Ltd

January 20, 2023

The UUBO Private Equity Team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to...

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UUBO Team Advises Lead Investor on Flutterwave Series D Funding Round

February 21, 2022

We are pleased to have advised the lead investor, B Capital Global Growth Fund...

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What the market says…

 

“Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia is singled out by market commentators for her sterling work on M&A transactions, as well as private equity, corporate restructurings and regulatory compliance.”

- WWL

Great customer management abilities. Very strong in M&A and private equity. Good team leader. She is a brilliant lawyer. I will like her to increase her visibility in the industry as I don't believe the industry knows how good she is yet."

- IFLR100

 

"She is beginning to do a lot more of that recently through the initiatives she has lead for the Nigerian Bar Association."

- IFLR100

 

 

"She is very knowledgeable in the law and its applications."

- IFLR100

"Whenever I have asked questions regarding certain local laws and how it may affect our assets, she either has the answers available or she immediately has a comprehensive answer prepared."

- IFLR100

"Whenever I have asked questions regarding certain local laws and how it may affect our assets, she either has the answers available or she immediately has a comprehensive answer prepared."

- IFLR100

However, I am most impressed by her client management abilities. She understands the needs of her clients and she often goes out of her way to accommodate the needs of her clients.

- IFLR100

 

Finally, when I have had a criticism of any legal work and brought my concerns to her, she has been easy to speak with.

- IFLR100

 

She listens, she takes in the criticism in good spirits and promises to make the changes. And more importantly, the changes were made."

- IFLR100

 

"She was very accessible, hands on and involved in all aspects of the engagement and was able to help provide solutions wherever there were issues."

- IFLR100

 

"She has good client and industry knowledge, is accessible both solution focus and problem solving, and has a commercial mindset."

- IFLR100

 

"She was very accessible, hands on and involved in all aspects of the engagement and was able to help provide solutions wherever there were issues." 

- IFLR100

 

"She has good client and industry knowledge, is accessibile both solution focus and problem solving, and has a commercial mindset." 

- IFLR100

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