Onyinye Igweonu
Trainee Associate, SimmonsCooper Partners
Onyinye is a Trainee Associate at SimmonsCooper Partners, Lagos Nigeria, where she is a part of the Corporate and Commercial Law, Public Finance, and Commercial and Civil Litigation practice areas. Oninye engages in diverse industries, including FMCG, Energy, Family and Wealth Management, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Membership of Professional Associations
• Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and Mediators (AICMC)
Background
Onyinye joined SimmonsCooper Partners in January 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Lagos, 2021 and graduated with a First Class Honours from the Nigerian Law School.
Experience & expertise
Selected Matters
• Advisory and representation of a leading credit facility in guaranteeing a green-energy firm in providing solar powered electricity to households in Lagos State.
• Represented Minority Shareholders of a leading Energy UK Company in setting aside an illegal and complex restructuring of the company involving unauthorized sale of assets.
Sectors
FMCG
Energy
Services
Commercial & Civil Litigation
Anti-trust/Competition Compliance
Energy, Projects & Transport
Legislative Instruments & Policy
ADR
Experience & expertise
• Advisory and representation of a leading credit facility in guaranteeing a green-energy firm in providing solar powered electricity to households in Lagos State.
• Represented Minority Shareholders of a leading Energy UK Company in setting aside an illegal and complex restructuring of the company involving unauthorized sale of assets.
FMCG
Energy
Commercial & Civil Litigation
Anti-trust/Competition Compliance
Energy, Projects & Transport
Legislative Instruments & Policy
ADR
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