Vera Ben-Okoro is a dynamic corporate-commercial lawyer and Senior Associate in the firm’s Commercial Law and Government Relations department, recognized for her sharp legal acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-sector mastery. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School with Second-Class Upper Honours in 2015 and 2016, Vera has consistently distinguished herself as a dealmaker, legal strategist, and client advocate at the forefront of complex and high-impact transactions.

With nearly a decade of experience, Vera brings a rare blend of technical excellence and transactional ingenuity to her work. She has led legal advisory teams on multi-jurisdictional corporate restructurings, billion-naira commercial paper issuances, and high-stakes cross-border divestments, navigating the regulatory, financial, and political intricacies of each deal with precision. Her recent role as legal adviser in the landmark solid waste concession agreement between a private-sector client and the Lagos State Government underscores her capacity to deliver public-private partnerships that are not only legally sound but commercially strategic.

Vera’s legal advisory footprint spans a diverse range of industries, including financial services, consumer goods, real estate and infrastructure, entertainment, and digital innovation. Whether guiding early-stage companies through growth financing or advising multinationals on regulatory alignment, Vera applies a deep, contextual understanding of law as a tool for transformation and enterprise.