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Nigeria: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe on BDC Recapitalisation: Analysing the New CBN Guidelines

25 August 2025 by Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe - Nigeria

Following the release of the 2024 Guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) Operations, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced higher capital thresholds, revised licensing tiers, and a compliance deadline of June 3, 2025.
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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Advises The Coca-Cola Company on the Sale of C.H.I. Limited to UAC of Nigeria PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

UUBO is delighted to have advised The Coca-Cola Company (“Coca-Cola”) on the sale of its 100% equity interest in C.H.I. Limited (“CHI”) to UAC of Nigeria PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading consumer goods companies.CHI is a household name in Nigeria and a recognised leader in the food and beverage industry. Its flagship brands, Chivita and Hollandia, hold dominant positions in the fruit juice and value-added dairy markets, respectively.
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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's I.C.E. Summit 2025

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

What does corporate integrity look like in 2025? Not the kind written in mission statements or printed in glossy brochures, but the kind that shows up in boardroom decisions, whistleblower responses, risk audits, and the day-to-day behaviour of leadership.
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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to Citigroup in Connection with GTCO's 2.28 Billion Share Offering and London Stock Exchange Listing 

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Capital Markets team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian legal counsel to Citigroup Global Markets Limited, the Sole Global Coordinator, in connection with the offering of approximately 2.28 billion ordinary shares of Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC (GTCO) and the successful admission of those shares to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited in Connection with the Provision of a Facility of USD $70 Million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited (“Access Bank”) in connection with the provision of a loan facility of up to US$70 million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (“MTNN”).
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Nigeria: Governance in Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Examines Emerging Standards

18 August 2025 by Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (“DOA”) - Nigeria

As competition in telecoms becomes truly global, governance is no longer just about compliance; it is a strategic imperative. In our latest insight, we examine how Nigerian telecom companies can align with international standards to attract investment, build trust, and future-proof their operations.
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Mexico: Automotive Financing in Mexico: Legal Keys for Brands Entering the National Market

12 August 2025 by SMPS Legal - Mexico

In a highly competitive automotive market like Mexico, offering financing—whether in-house or through partnerships—is not a secondary option, but a strategic tool essential for achieving greater market penetration, operational efficiency, and profitability. For automotive brands entering the country, understanding the legal framework governing financing schemes is crucial not only to increase sales, but to do so with legal certainty and risk control.
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Nigeria: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Advises 5554 Technologies Inc. on Sale of Bankly to C-One Ventures Platform

11 August 2025 by Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (“DOA”) - Nigeria

We are pleased to have acted as legal counsel to 5554 Technologies Inc. on the sale of Bankly, a leading Nigerian microfinance and fintech institution with over 2 million customers and a nationwide agent network of more than 50,000.
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Mexico: Mijares strengthens its capabilities in White-Collar, Regulatory and Environmental Compliance by adopting a comprehensive approach to Risk Management

05 August 2025 by Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes - Mexico

In a context of unprecedented regulatory transformation, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes announces the appointment of Daniela Ortega Sosa and Paulina Fabara Laphan as counsels and heads of the Regulatory and Environmental Compliance areas, respectively. Likewise, Gabriel Calvillo, counsel since 2018, will continue to head the White Collar, Corporate Criminal Liability Litigation and Compliance, and Environmental Enforcement defense. This strategic decision reflects Mijares' commitment to offering comprehensive and highly specialized legal advice, capable of anticipating and responding to the challenges faced by companies in the areas of regulation, sustainability, and risk management.
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United States: Nutter Expands in San Francisco Bay Area, Honolulu, and New York; Expansion strengthens private client practice on both coasts and Hawaii; bolsters real estate, litigation, and IP expertise in NYC

04 August 2025 by Nutter McClennen & Fish - United States

Nutter announced today a significant expansion in the Firm’s core practice areas, adding a total of 13 new attorneys, five of whom are partners, based in New York, Honolulu, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The increase cements Nutter’s position as one the country’s leading bi-coastal private wealth and estate planning practices and further strengthens Nutter’s real estate and land use, litigation, and intellectual property practices in the metropolitan New York area and nationally.
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