Hamu LegalLegal Associate
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2021Abuja Municipal, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria• Prepared correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Conducted legal research, prepared for and attended hearings and other legal proceedings, and provided legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys. • Advised various corporations on issues ranging from initial business planning, company structure, organization, registration and financing, to ongoing regulatory and corporate compliance. • Created unique, engaging and informative contents for the firm’s Social Media Accounts, which has improved the firm’s online visibility by 40%. • Minimised client’s risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
• Prepared legal opinions on diverse areas of law and on issues relating to commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Conducted regulatory filings on behalf of clients and interfacing with officials at the regulatory agencies including the Corporate Affairs Commission, Securities Exchange Commission among others. • Tracked the development of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and advising clients accordingly pertaining to operational impact.