Naomi Jones-Biyere is an Associate at Kenna Partners, renowned for her broad expertise across diverse legal practice areas. She holds a BA Hons in Law and Business Management from the University of Kent, United Kingdom and has accumulated substantial experience in business management, strategic roles, and company secretarial functions. Naomi has further refined her skills through pivotal roles in the corporate departments of top law firms, gaining in-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution.
Her practice spans several key areas, including Technology Media and Telecommunications, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and Corporate Governance. Naomi is particularly adept at delivering strategic legal counsel to companies, providing valuable guidance on Board composition, organizational structure, and regulatory compliance. Her expertise ensures that clients navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes effectively.
Naomi is deeply committed to the welfare and compliance of her clients, establishing herself as a reliable and insightful advisor. She consistently offers comprehensive advice across various sectors, ensuring adherence to evolving corporate governance standards. Her attention to regulatory changes and proactive contributions to sector-specific regulations further enhance her role as a trusted counsel.
Notably, Naomi excels in translating strategic visions into actionable, results-oriented goals, significantly advancing her clients’ business objectives. Her dedication to her practice, combined with her extensive skill set and relentless pursuit of excellence, makes her a distinguished Associate at Kenna Partners.
Relevant Experience
- Representation of a key player in the Oil and Gas sector in a high-profile oil spill litigation involving a claim of NGN45,000,000,000 (Forty-Five Billion Naira) suit.
- Representation of a Commercial Bank in a banking dispute of over NGN 3,000,000,000 (Forty-Five Billion Naira).
- Representation of major International Oil corporation in a high-stakes labor dispute involving a claim of $1,000,000,000 (One Billion Dollars)
- Representing a key regulatory authority within the banking sector in a significant statutory dispute.
- Representation to a holding company and its subsidiary in a significant contractual breach dispute, involving a claim of $40,000,000 (Forty Million Dollars).
- Representation of a prominent commercial bank in a critical challenge against the directive of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, concerning an accounting freeze dispute valued at NGN 2,000,000,000 (Two Billion Naira).
- Delivered expert advisory services to a leading medical sector dealer on matters of statutory and regulatory compliance.
Education
- B.L, Nigerian Law School
- B.A, Hons Law and Business Management, University of Kent, United Kingdom
Bars
- Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Memberships
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, International Federation of Women Lawyers
- Member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (in view)
