Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle

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Olu has spent almost two decades advising leading technology-driven firms, including private equity and venture capital firms and their portfolio companies on complex financing transactions across Africa, including financings in connection with leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations, market entry, strategic partnerships and corporate restructurings. 

Olu is a trusted advisor who combines strategic insight with meticulous execution to help clients achieve their financial and business goals. His ability to navigate intricate deal structures has made him a sought-after counsel for high-stakes transactions.

In addition to his legal practice, Olu serves as a board advisor to several tech companies, where his guidance shapes business strategies, policy and fosters innovation.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Olu is deeply committed to helping men on their journey to self-discovery, offering guidance and support to foster personal growth and transformation.

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  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple foreign investors on market entry reviews and foreign direct and portfolio investments in Nigeria.
  • Led several legal due diligence teams on behalf of lenders, investors and limited partners.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple fintechs on the negotiation and closing of senior structured securitisation financings of over $250 million, from international investors.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple tech companies and venture capital investors, in connection with the drafting, negotiation and closing of multiple venture capital investments, including Series A & B Financings.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple international lenders in connection with the drafting, negotiation of standard loan documentation and the closing several debt financing transactions facing local financial institutions, aviation and oil & gas firms.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple fintechs on the negotiation and closing of multi-billion Naira working capital facilities and debt financing transactions from local banks.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple private equity firms and strategic investors in connection with the acquisition of equity interests in Nigerian companies specifically, in the financial services, construction, manufacturing and energy sectors.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple promoters in connection with public private partnership transactions & concessions, in the real estate, healthcare, oil & gas, ports and transport sectors.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple energy pipeline companies in connection with development of local and international pipelines and the drafting of International Project Agreements, regulatory licensing as well as in connection with the drafting of all related commercial and tariff agreements.
  • Advised and acted on behalf of multiple independent power project promoters in the power sector in connection with project development, bankability reviews, debt financings, regulatory licensing as well as in connection with the drafting of all related commercial agreements.