I aim to add value to your business by managing legal and regulatory risks, protecting your commercial interests, and negotiating the best position for you in any deal.My expertise :Legal, Regulatory & Public Affairs Lead-Spearheading regulatory compliance, licensing and public affairs initiatives, closely monitoring and adapting to legislative changes.-Developing and implementing innovative registration strategies, ensuring audit readiness and effective regulatory procedures across fintech and tech startups.-Enhancing client positioning within the industry through active engagement in associations and forums, establishing them as thought leaders and facilitating favorable policy negotiations.-Fostering strategic relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and stakeholders across Africa, crafting impactful policy and legislative solutions to drive socio-economic benefits.-Leading policy consulting and legislative drafting efforts, identifying regulatory gaps, and advocating for enabling reforms to foster a conducive business environment.-Championing ESG and sustainability programs, advising on strategy and compliance, and driving organizational change towards sustainable business practices.-Directing comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence processes, developing policies and impact assessments in line with international standards, and offering advisory services on migrant worker rights.-Managing investor relations and fundraising activities, providing startups with investor readiness training and securing funding through diverse investment structures.Transaction & Legal Advisory •Corporate structuring, raising capital, setting up boards, ESOPs, Business structuring, & restructurings•Finance & Investments Law, Tech Law, Media Law, Trade law and entertainment law consultations•Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts and managing the contract process. •Pro-actively and creatively managing potential legal issues •Conducting legal due diligence, and documentation of transactions •Companies restructuring for purposes of fundraising from Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms•IP Law, including trade secrets and advisory on the protection and commercialization of IP•Deal structuring, deal negotiations, and transactions advisory to boards •Offshore and Continental Africa Incorporation & formations.