Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle, Author at Balogun Harold

Fintech Lenders: From Unsecured to Secured Lending

Fintech Lenders: From Unsecured to Secured Lending

We have a theory. It’s not original but it works: Fintechs and other lenders will significantly diminish loan losses as well as the risk of loan defaults if they take security over the movable assets of a borrower and if...

November 23, 2023

Why Has the UK Supreme Court Just Decided that Deliveroo Riders are not Employees?

Case Study

Why Has the UK Supreme Court Just Decided that Deliveroo Riders are not Employees?

A new decision of the UK Supreme Court (“UKSC”), delivered today, will have implications for the contractual relationship between tech platforms, gig workers and other key stakeholders ( the “Decision“). The Decision has implications, not just for food delivery platforms...

November 21, 2023

Debt-for-Nature Swaps in Nigeria: Key Commercial Considerations

Insights Investment Funds & Financial Institutions

Debt-for-Nature Swaps in Nigeria: Key Commercial Considerations

Especially for developing countries in Africa, debt-for-nature swaps are great tool for sovereigns to replace expensive debt and to put increasing sovereign debt levels in check. This is a simplified & practical insight into the workings of debt-for-nature swap transactions...

November 19, 2023

Infrastructure Funds: Key Protections for Investors in Nigeria

Infrastructure, Power & Energy Legal Update

Infrastructure Funds: Key Protections for Investors in Nigeria

For global pension funds and institutional investors investing in Nigeria's infrastructure sector for the first time, investing in Nigeria through an infrastructure fund addresses some of the traditional risks associated with emerging/frontier markets and provides some level of risk management....

October 12, 2023

Raising Money via Securitizations: Key Considerations for Startups

Insights Technology, Media & Digital Economy

Raising Money via Securitizations: Key Considerations for Startups

Contrary to common belief, the financing round following a Series A financing need not be a Series B equity financing. In between one equity financing round and the other, it is often prudent for founders to explore other innovative strategies...

September 28, 2023

FX Liquidity: Driving Growth through Non-Resident Accounts

Insights Investment Funds & Financial Institutions

FX Liquidity: Driving Growth through Non-Resident Accounts

In this update, we reflect on some learnings from recent corporate financing and fund formation transactions in sharing some insights around the need for Nigeria's central bank to review its rules around the operation of non-resident accounts.

September 25, 2023

Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria – Policy Updates: 2023/24

Investment Funds & Financial Institutions Policy Update

Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria – Policy Updates: 2023/24

Compared to other African countries, Nigeria has one of the most investment-friendly laws and continues to be an attractive destination for foreign direct investments in Africa. More than previously, attracting FDI inflows is top priority for the administration of Nigeria’s...

September 15, 2023

Immunity of the Central Bank: Legal Issues Arising

Insights Investment Funds & Financial Institutions

Immunity of the Central Bank: Legal Issues Arising

The recent suspension and subsequent arrest of Nigeria’s central bank Governor and some Deputy Governors, as well as the appointment of an independent panel to investigate allegations of fraud within the Central Bank, raises some legal issues as to the...

September 10, 2023

Venture Capital Portfolio Roll-Ups Can Refine Exit Strategy in Africa

Insights Technology, Media & Digital Economy

Venture Capital Portfolio Roll-Ups Can Refine Exit Strategy in Africa

Portfolio add-ons and roll-ups are a great way for venture capital funds focused on tech companies in Africa to qualify an existing portfolio for an IPO, grow revenues, lower costs and improve an underperforming portfolio

September 10, 2023

Finance Act 2023: Key Updates to Nigeria’s corporate tax regime

Investment Funds & Financial Institutions Legal Update

Finance Act 2023: Key Updates to Nigeria’s corporate tax regime

This legal update provides a high-level summary of the changes made by the Finance Act 2023 which became effective as of May 1, 2023. Businesses are advised to consult with their legal advisors for professional guidance to ensure compliance with...

September 4, 2023

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Author: Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle

Fintech Lenders: From Unsecured to Secured Lending

Why Has the UK Supreme Court Just Decided that Deliveroo Riders are not Employees?

Debt-for-Nature Swaps in Nigeria: Key Commercial Considerations

Infrastructure Funds: Key Protections for Investors in Nigeria

Raising Money via Securitizations: Key Considerations for Startups

FX Liquidity: Driving Growth through Non-Resident Accounts

Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria – Policy Updates: 2023/24

Immunity of the Central Bank: Legal Issues Arising

Venture Capital Portfolio Roll-Ups Can Refine Exit Strategy in Africa

Finance Act 2023: Key Updates to Nigeria’s corporate tax regime

Service-Based Electricity Tariffs in Nigeria: Key Considerations

Aircraft Financing in Nigeria: Some Key Legal Considerations

New Minimum Share Capital Requirements For Nigerian Banks: Some Legal Considerations for Bank Investors and Shareholders

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