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Abasiakara Edet

@abasiakaraedet

Transactions attorney specializing in fintech, banking and data protection for high-value deals.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for roles where I can lead and execute complex transactions, advise on fintech and regulatory strategy, and build privacy/compliance programmes within growth-stage or institutional teams.

I am a transactions attorney with 3+ years advising on high-profile technology, fintech and finance sector transactions, consistently ranked in the top 1% of my graduating class. I have led funding, financing and regulatory compliance matters, drafted complex commercial agreements, and delivered data protection programmes for multiple clients.

My experience spans cross-border financing, acquisition financing, fintech regulatory strategy and data privacy compliance; I have contributed to award-winning deals and published regulatory insights to guide stakeholders through evolving legal frameworks. I seek to apply my deal execution, regulatory and privacy expertise to support growth-stage and institutional clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BI

Associate (Banking and Finance)

Banwo & Ighodalo

Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Co-led legal teams on major financing transactions including a $2.3B acquisition financing and multiple syndicated loan facilities, advising lenders and borrowers on structuring and regulatory matters.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NS

Nigerian Law School

Barrister-at-Law (B.L.), Law

2021 - 2022

Completed the Barrister-at-Law professional program at the Nigerian Law School in Kano, qualifying for legal practice.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka logoUN

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

2015 - 2021

Grade: Magna Cum Laude (4.47/5 CGPA)

Awarded a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with Magna Cum Laude honors and ranked 3rd in a graduating class of 276.

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