Abimbola Abegunde

Abimbola Fehintola Abegunde is a corporate and capital markets lawyer with over ten years of experience helping businesses grow while staying within the law. She has worked with startups, multinational companies, financial institutions, and investment firms on important business transactions.

Her strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and capital markets has made her a trusted legal adviser for complex projects. Throughout her career, Abimbola has advised clients on major bond issuances, commercial paper programmes, fund establishment, and cross-border investments. She has played key roles in transactions worth hundreds of billions of naira, helping clients manage legal risks and meet regulatory requirements. Her experience also covers corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and company secretarial services.

As the Head of Legal and Compliance at ERAD Investment Limited, Abimbola leads the company's legal and regulatory functions. She has built compliance systems, strengthened governance processes, and provided legal guidance for strategic business decisions. Before this role, she gained valuable experience at leading law firms, where she advised clients across industries including finance, fintech, manufacturing, telecommunications, and real estate.

Abimbola is known for her leadership, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex legal matters in a practical way. She is passionate about mentoring young lawyers and building strong teams that deliver excellent results. Her professional achievements include recognition as a Rising Star in Capital Markets by IFLR 1000 in 2024, and she is also a Certified Compliance Officer recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission.