Anthonymark Ngwu

Established regulatory compliance and data-privacy safeguards for an AI-powered legal research platform, aligning product development with NDPR requirements and responsible-AI principles. Coordinated product, marketing, and legal functions supporting AI-driven legal research, drafting, and case-summarisation tools.

Guided clients through Nigerian regulatory frameworks including CBN, SEC, and NDPR requirements, advising on compliance obligations and risk mitigation. Advised LegalTech and blockchain-sector clients on regulatory matters and drafted and reviewed contracts, NDAs, SLAs, and MOUs.

Reviewed and documented KYC, CDD, and EDD checks for prospective customers during onboarding, and investigated alerts relating to suspected money laundering and suspicious activity. Advised on AML/KYC requirements and led the company's regulatory licensing application under Nigeria's SEC VASP framework.

Advised technology startups on applicable licensing, compliance obligations, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks. Drafted service-level agreements tailored to startup operations and managed corporate registrations with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, and prepared bail applications for clients in police custody. Observed court trials and produced post-trial reports supporting case analysis.

Currently completing an LLM in Legal Professional Practice, expected to graduate in 2026.

Earned a Barrister-at-Law (Honours) degree in July 2022.

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree in September 2021.