Chidozie Obidigwe
AssociateChidozie is an Associate at the Firm and a Team Lead in the Banking & Finance Practice. He is also a core member of the Energy & Infrastructure team. His practice focuses on Project Finance, Trade Finance, Infrastructure Finance, as well as General Corporate Advisory.
About
He regularly advises financial institutions on bilateral and syndicated loan transactions, with deep experience in cross-border finance. Notably, Chidozie advised an international wholesale investment bank on a $200 million unsecured loan facility to Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a deal that enabled critical regional development projects.
As a key member in the Firm’s Banking Regulation Practice, Chidozie helps banks and other financial institutions navigate CBN regulations and industry compliance frameworks.
In recognition of his technical depth and client-focused approach, he was named a “Recommended Lawyer” in Banking & Finance by The Legal 500 (2024 edition).
Professional Membership
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Nigeria Bar Association
NBA Section on Business Law (Employment, Labour & Industrial Relations Committee)
Associate, Institute for Certified Business Process Outsourcing and Shared Services Professional.
Education
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WIPO-Nigeria Summer School on Intellectual Property – 2021
Nigerian Law School (B.L) (Second Class Upper Honours) – 2016
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (LL. B) (Second Class Upper Honours) – 2015
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Introduction of Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account
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News & Updates
Suspension Of Extension For Repatriation Of Export Proceeds For Exporters
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Bank Recapitalisation: CBN Sets New Minimum Capital Requirement For Banks In Nigeria.
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Defining Legal Milestones of 2023
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CBN Reverses Stance Crypto Banking Transactions Now Allowed
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Defining Legal Milestones of 2022
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