Iteoluwakiisi is an Associate at the Firm, working across the Finance and Capital Markets, Government Business, Aviation, and, Oil & Gas Business Units. She routinely advises a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and government entities, on complex legal and regulatory matters. In her spare time, she channels her passion into initiatives that promote sustainable development and community growth.

Relevant Experience

Finance and Capital Markets:

• Advised on the equity capital raise of up to ₦300 Billion by Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s largest banks, through a Public Offer and Rights Issue. My key role on the deal included as follows: • reviewing various documents, including treasury, real estate, and IT documents, and conducting a physical litigation due diligence exercise at the Bank Headquarters. • updating the vending agreement intermittently, incorporating feedback from transaction parties and the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure compliance and alignment with project objectives.
• Advised the Bank of Industry (BOI) as to matters of Nigerian law in relation to a proposed syndicated loan of up to €1,000,000,000 (One Billion Euros). My role on the deal encompassed: • analyzing the senior note agreement and agency agreement and participated in external review meetings to facilitate accurate documentation and compliance; • preparing CP draft documents for the Borrower and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and contributing to discussions during calls and meetings with transaction lawyers;

Government Business:

• Contributed to the redrafting and review of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2024, ensuring alignment with global best practices and Nigeria’s digital transformation objectives;