Meet Our Legal Team

Seasoned professionals with deep expertise in African and international digital law

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Chief Legal Officer

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LLB, LLM (Harvard), JD (Stanford)

With ..... years of experience spanning three continents, ...... leads our global legal strategy. Former ...... at two Fortune 500 companies, ..... specializes in cross-border transactions and digital transformation legal frameworks.

Amara Diallo
Deputy General Counsel

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LLB (UCT), MBA (INSEAD)

...... oversees our regional legal teams across Africa, with particular expertise in fintech regulation and digital financial services. ..... previously served as legal advisor to the Central Bank of West Africa.

Kwame Osei
Head of Regulatory Affairs

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LLB (Ghana), LLM (Georgetown)

...... leads our engagement with regulators across Africa, ensuring compliance while advocating for innovation-friendly policies. ...... chairs the African Digital Policy Forum and has drafted key legislation in 8 countries.

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Director, Corporate Law

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LLB (Lagos), MBA (LBS)

..... specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring across African markets. ..... has led legal due diligence for over $..... in transactions involving African tech companies.

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Chief Compliance Officer

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LLB (Dakar), MSc Compliance (NYU)

........ built our award-winning compliance program, recognized as industry-leading by regulators across Africa. ...... specializes in anti-money laundering and financial regulations.

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Head of Intellectual Property

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LLB (UCT), Patent Attorney

...... manages our global IP portfolio and has successfully defended Annita's innovations in alot of jurisdictions. ..... specializes in software patents and digital copyright.

Our Legal Expertise

Comprehensive legal services tailored to Africa's digital transformation

Technology & Digital Law

  • Data privacy & protection compliance
  • Cloud computing & SaaS agreements
  • AI & machine learning regulations
  • Blockchain & cryptocurrency frameworks
  • Software licensing & IP protection

Corporate & Commercial

  • Mergers & acquisitions across Africa
  • Joint ventures & strategic partnerships
  • Corporate governance & compliance
  • Commercial contracts & negotiations
  • Regulatory approvals & licensing

Financial Services Regulation

  • Digital payments & mobile money licensing
  • Fintech regulatory compliance
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks
  • Cross-border financial regulations
  • Banking & financial partnerships

Data Protection & Privacy

  • GDPR compliance for African operations
  • Data localization & cross-border transfers
  • Privacy policies & consent management
  • Data breach response planning
  • Employee data protection

Intellectual Property

  • Patent & trademark registration
  • Copyright protection for digital content
  • Trade secret protection strategies
  • IP licensing & technology transfer
  • Domain name disputes

Regulatory Compliance

  • Telecommunications regulations
  • Digital taxation frameworks
  • Consumer protection laws
  • Content moderation & platform liability
  • Competition & antitrust compliance

Our Compliance Framework

Recognized excellence in regulatory compliance and certifications

ISO 27001 Certified
BSI Certified
PCI DSS Compliant
SOC 2 Type II
GDPR Compliant
Africa Privacy Framework
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