Brenda is an associate with experience in finance, capital markets, intellectual property, and the entertainment sector. With an understanding of financial concepts, she has successfully advised clients in the finance and capital markets space, providing valuable insights on investment, risk management, and market trends. Her experience in finance and capital markets has been instrumental in advising on financing structures, securities offerings, and regulatory compliance. In the intellectual property and entertainment sectors, Brenda offers strategic counsel on film financing, helping clients navigate the complexities of funding, production, and intellectual property considerations within the entertainment industry. A graduate of Babcock University, Brenda earned her degree with a first class and was honored with the Most Outstanding Student Award, a testament to her dedication and excellence. Her diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge continue to drive success for her clients across multiple industries.

Relevant Experience

• Advised Zenith Bank on its NGN 290 billion equity capital raise through a rights issue and private placement to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalization policy, ensuring regulatory compliance while strengthening the bank’s capital base and supporting its long-term growth.
• Advised Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on the development and deployment of its securities offering platform for primary offerings, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of capital raising activities while fostering greater market participation and investor confidence
• Advised the Nigeria LNG Limited on the legality of fixing a foreign exchange conversion rate under a government-related contract, as stipulated by Executive Order 007 of 2019
• Advised Fidelity Bank PLC on its NGN 29.6bn Rights Issue and NGN97.5bn Public Offer to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalization policy, ensuring regulatory compliance while strengthening the bank’s capital base and supporting its long-term growth
• Advised Genesis Studios in developing an appropriate investment structure for the license they acquired from Fremantle Media Limited to produce the Nigerian version of the world’s oldest game show, The Price Is Right (TPIR)
• Advised Dangote Industries Limited on Defensive Registration for it trademarks regime across countries in Africa
• Advised and Represented Dangote Industries Limited with respect to opposition at the trademarks registry against Hench Industries Limited
• Advised Flutterwave on international trademark registration procedures
• Drafted a proprietary search report on Lafarge International Holdings Limited with respect to the acquisition of Lafarge International Holdings Limited by Huaxin (Hong Kong) International Holdings Limited
• Advised and coordinated the process of securing a patent for an invention