Iheoma Ukwe

Iheoma is a driven and detail-oriented lawyer with a growing practice spanning corporate governance, finance, and data protection. She combines sharp analytical instincts with a genuine interest in the regulatory forces shaping Nigeria's financial and corporate landscape, positioning her to contribute meaningfully to complex, high-stakes matters early in her career.

Drafting legal submissions in a commercial arbitration involving a multi-floor lease dispute, developing arguments on fixed-term versus periodic tenancy characterisation, estoppel, and contra proferentem.

Participating in internal reviews of regulatory change, including the CBN ring-fencing exposure draft, the FRC corporate governance code revision timeline, and NGX disclosure rules.

Advising on data protection compliance for payment systems and healthcare service providers, including preparing Security and Data Risk Assessments (SADRs) under the NDPA 2023 and GAID 2025.

Engaging with Nigerian intellectual property law, including the Trade Marks Act, Patents and Designs Act, and Copyright Act 2022, in the context of multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategy.