Bosede Giwa Osagie is an experienced corporate, banking and finance lawyer with a strong background advising both local and international clients on complex commercial transactions in Nigeria. With extensive experience gained from roles at UAC Plc and Magnum Trust Bank, she brings a commercial approach to legal problem solving, with notable expertise in drafting and negotiating high value agreements and guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and regulatory compliance.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
- Company Secretarial
- Regulatory Compliance and Advisory
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Foreign Investment
- Employment Law
Professional Experience
- Partner, Giwa Osagie & Co.
- Former Legal Officer, United African Company (UAC) Plc
- Former Legal Officer, Magnum Trust Bank Limited
- Advising foreign and local companies on commercial transactions in Nigeria
- Drafting and reviewing complex agreements including MOUs, JVAs, Gas Supply, PPAs, Technical Service, Consultancy and Software Agreements
- Advising on M&A transactions including due diligence and regulatory analysis
Education & Qualifications
- LL.B (Hons), Obafemi Awolowo University
- BL, Nigerian Law School
- M.I.L.D (Masters in International Law and Diplomacy), University of Lagos
Notable Matters
- Advises foreign clients on establishing businesses in Nigeria, overseeing the complete setup process, and managing company regulatory matters
- Advised an International Development Company based in Washington DC that works with national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations and philanthropies on the implementation of its U.S government-funded projects in Nigeria.
- Advised a South Korean Company on its proposed operations in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria.
- Drafted a wide range of commercial agreements for cross-border and domestic matters
- Supported multinational clients on Nigerian regulatory and compliance obligations
Professional Memberships
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
- Capital Market Solicitors Association
