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Ibrahim ABUBAKAR

Managing Partner

Ibrahim is a skilled legal practitioner with a broad and diverse legal background. As a partner in the firm, he leads the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Commercial Practice, offering exceptional expertise in complex contractual transactions, insolvency, regulatory compliance, and financial services.

With extensive experience in commercial litigation, Ibrahim has honed his skills through affiliations with the foremost commercial law firm in Nigeria, and one of the leaders in debt recovery and insolvency practice in Nigeria. His impressive track record makes him a trusted advisor for resolving intricate legal issues.

Ibrahim also has a strong interest in the financial technology sector, advising Africa’s leading fintech company and several top Nigerian startups. He provides strategic guidance on contractual and regulatory issues related to online payment gateways, APIs, and innovative financial products aimed at expanding financial inclusion.

Passionate about technology, Ibrahim has pursued certifications in data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud security, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), equipping him to offer cutting-edge legal solutions in the dynamic digital space. His commitment to continuous learning and innovation ensures clients receive forward-thinking and reliable advice.

Selected Experience:

Advised local and foreign clients in various sectors and acted as counsel in several commercial disputes before local courts and arbitration tribunals with over 85% success rate in the matters.
Represented a prominent technology company in a case involving alleged breaches of confidentiality obligations, wherein two former employees, who were also former employees of a competitor, disclosed confidential information and trade secrets.
Represented one of Africa’s biggest fintech companies in recovering sums worth over N2 billion that left its confines due to a system glitch.
Represented a Belgian Bank in respect of the recovery of debt worth over US$3 million owed by a Nigerian company.
Successfully advised a leading fintech company on a claim exceeding N300 Million for an alleged data breach.
Successfully advised one of Nigeria’s top commercial banks in a claim worth US$371,766.60 filed by a foreign company for breach of its (the client) obligations under a Documentary Collection Instruction issued by Belfius Bank on behalf of the foreign company.
Expertise

Dispute Resolution
Debt Recovery
Data Privacy and Protection
Compliance
General Corporate Advisory/Secretarial Services