Education & Certifications

Boma Ayomide Alabi holds an LLM in Maritime Law from King’s College, University of London, and a BL from the Nigerian Law School (1988). She earned her LLB (Hons) from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1987). Alabi is a member of several professional bodies, including the Body of Benchers, ICC Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom).

Career & Expertise

Boma Alabi is a distinguished legal practitioner with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in various sectors, including corporate governance, compliance, and international law. As a Senior Partner at Primera Africa Legal, she leads the Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, where her expertise significantly enhances legal advisory services.

Specialising in International Tax Law, Maritime Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Capital Market Transactions, Alabi has been instrumental in advising on Nigeria’s leading commercial deals. Her extensive portfolio includes high-value transactions across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, banking, hospitality, telecommunications, maritime, and energy.

She is not only an experienced Arbitrator and an accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator but also a trailblazer in legal leadership. She made history as the first female President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association from 2011 to 2013, overseeing a body of lawyers from 54 countries. Also, she has held significant roles on various boards, including ALFA International and Just Commerce Vehicles Ltd, where she serves as Chairman.

Skill Utilisation

Boma Alabi is knowledgeable in corporate governance, compliance, international law, international tax law, maritime law, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions, with extensive experience in sectors such as real estate, banking, and energy.