Adedayo Atoyebi is an Associate in the Firm's Capital Markets and Corporate & Commercial practices. He advises local and multinational clients on capital markets transactions, regulatory compliance, and cross-border commercial matters, with a focus on Nigeria's energy, telecommunications and financial services sectors.
Adedayo is recognised for his ability to navigate complex, multi-layered regulatory frameworks and deliver commercially grounded advice on high-value transactions.
• Advising on the establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust, including structuring and preparation of transaction documentation
• Acting for a multinational telecommunications corporation on a cross-border merger notification, including concurrent jurisdiction issues at both domestic and regional levels
• Advising public interest entities on corporate governance obligations and regulatory filings under applicable Nigerian frameworks
• Advising on the registration of a technology transfer agreement with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP)
• Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation for a Commercial Paper issuance.
B.L, Nigerian Law School (First Class)
LL.B, Bowen University (First Class)
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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