MBMartin Bekwuhapu
@martinbekwuhapu
Legal and compliance professional specializing in corporate, litigation, and corporate governance.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven legal and administrative professional with over five years of progressive experience across corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, property and conveyancing, and civil and criminal litigation.
I have drafted and negotiated complex contracts, prepared comprehensive due diligence and policy briefs, and represented clients and organizations in court proceedings, achieving favorable outcomes through meticulous legal reasoning and negotiation.
In corporate roles I have led compliance programs, liaised with regulators, developed internal policies, and managed administration functions to improve operational efficiency and mitigate legal and reputational risk.
I bring strong advocacy, research, and organizational skills, and I am committed to ethical, high-quality service delivery while seeking to contribute my legal, administrative, and compliance expertise to a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
National Assembly Committee for Delegated Legislation
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)
Prepared due diligence reports, policy briefs and legal summaries for the Committee, advised on regulatory compliance and drafted formal correspondence and minutes to support legislative decision-making.
Legal Counsel
Ezu and Partners
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Provided corporate and commercial legal advice, drafted and negotiated contracts including loan and joint venture agreements, and represented clients in court proceedings while serving as compliance officer for corporate clients.
In-House Lawyer
First Trackers Security Services Limited
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Led compliance strategy and in-house legal functions, negotiated commercial contracts, represented the company in court, and managed administration operations to improve process efficiency and corporate governance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus
Barrister-at-Law (B.L), Barrister-at-Law
2020 - 2021
Completed the Bar Professional training (B.L) at the Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, qualifying for call to the Nigerian Bar in 2021.
UUUniversity of Uyo
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2014 - 2020
Pursued and completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Laws degree focusing on substantive and procedural aspects of Nigerian law.
Availability
Location
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