Maryclare Obiamiwe - Kenna Partners | Top law firm in Nigeria

Maryclare Obiamiwe is an Associate at Kenna Partners and a key member of the firm’s Corporate Commercial Team, specializing in cyberlaw and corporate commercial law. She leverages her extensive knowledge to negotiate, draft, and review complex corporate agreements for multinational corporations. Her expertise extends to advising clients on critical legal matters such as business formation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and transactional issues, ensuring that they are well-equipped to navigate the legal landscape.

Renowned for her pragmatic and commercially minded approach, Maryclare is highly regarded for her ability to understand and align with clients’ business realities. She offers tailored, business-friendly legal solutions that help clients achieve their objectives while staying within the bounds of the law. Her role was particularly impactful when she advised a leading telecommunications company on structuring its corporate board, providing strategic guidance that ensured both regulatory compliance and alignment with the client’s strategic goals.

In addition to her corporate commercial law practice, Maryclare has provided valuable assistance to oil and gas companies. Her deep passion for the industry is evident in her expertise, particularly in advising on the extensive implications of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Her guidance has been instrumental in helping clients navigate the substantial changes introduced by the Act. Maryclare’s dedication, precision, and strategic problem-solving skills consistently lead to successful outcomes for her clients. Maryclare’s dedication, precision, and strategic problem-solving skills consistently lead to successful outcomes for her clients.

Relevant Experience

Played a key role in the successful establishment of high-profile companies, each with a share capital of ₦100 million, by providing comprehensive legal guidance and support throughout the incorporation process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating the structuring of capital contributions.
Acted as legal counsel for a major international oil company in a high-stakes lawsuit involving claims totaling ₦40 billion, delivering strategic litigation support and safeguarding the client’s interests throughout the proceedings.
Offered specialised legal counsel to an international oil company on critical aspects of the Petroleum Industry Act, particularly concerning the host community development fund, as well as decommissioning and abandonment obligations, ensuring the company’s compliance with the new regulatory framework.
Provided expert advice to a leading telecommunications company on risk mitigation and the formulation of effective exit strategies for a complex, multi-million dollar agreement, thereby minimizing potential liabilities and optimizing the client’s contractual position.
Facilitated the successful acquisition of a significant asset valued at over ₦10 billion on behalf of a client.

Education

LL.M, Babcock University
Nigerian Law School (First Class Honours), Nigerian Law School, Lagos
LL.B (Honours), Babcock University

Bars

Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Memberships

Member, Nigeria Bar Association
Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

Publications

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