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Favour Onyekere

  • B.L., Nigerian Law School
  • LL.B, Lagos State University – Lagos, Nigeria

Biography

Favour Onyekere is a lawyer with a strong focus on corporate law, particularly in Mergers & Acquisitions. He holds both a National Diploma and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Lagos State University, graduating with First-Class Honours in each. Favour has relevant and evolving experience in M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and strategic advisory. He brings a thoughtful and analytical approach to complex corporate matters and continues to build expertise in the dynamic M&A landscape.

Relevant Experience

  • Legal Due Diligence: Part of the team that conducted legal due diligence on the proposed acquisition of an IT company in Nigeria.
  • Legal Advisory: Part of the team that provided legal advisory support on an indirect acquisition of a leading insurance company in Nigeria
  • Company Secretariat: Fulfilled company secretarial duties for the board of directors of Rebuild Lagos project.
  • Financial Audit: Collaborated as a team member to facilitate the financial audit of a prominent IT firm operating in Nigeria.

Publications

  • IP SMEs and Economic Recovery in Nigeria
  • Downloading of Musical Works on illegal platforms: A Nigerian Perspective.

Awards

  • Best Graduating Student (Male) Lagos State University 2023
  • Recognized Top 15 students Nationwide by the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria

Associations/Professional Bodies

  • Nigerian Bar Association