Kareemat Ijaiya

Kareemat, a Nigerian-qualified Lawyer, possesses a wealth of experience spanning 5 years in Capital Markets, M&A, Islamic Finance, and Private Equity. Her proficiency extends to advising multinational companies and financial institutions on various transactions, including debt and equity capital market offerings, corporate restructurings, and more. In addition to her advisory role, Kareemat is in the process of obtaining certification as an Islamic Finance Executive from the Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance. Within her advisory capacity, she plays a pivotal role in diverse debt capital markets transactions, such as bonds, Sukuk, fund establishment, commercial papers, and derivative products. Kareemat distinguishes herself by not only providing legal expertise but by actively adding value to clients. Her approach involves a synthesis of commercial and legal perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of transactions and alignment with clients' strategic objectives.

• Capital markets: Debt
• Capital markets: Derivatives
• Capital markets: Equity
• Capital markets: High yield
• Islamic finance

• Financial services
• Banking
• Oil and gas
• Investment management
• Industrials

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association.

• Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law;
• Capital Market Solicitors’ Association (Nigeria).

• Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria, (Bar Qualification Certificate) (First Class Honours) , November 2018
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria, Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Second Class Honours) (Upper Division), August 2016