Seye is a partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, where he leads the firm’s competition and antitrust practice. With a strong background in corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, Seye provides strategic legal advice on some of Nigeria’s most significant financial transactions. His pragmatic and solution-oriented approach ensures that clients receive legal guidance aligned with their commercial objectives.
Seye holds an LL.B. from Obafemi Awolowo University, a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School, an LLM from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics of Competition Law from King’s College London. His solid academic background underpins his expertise in handling high-value, complex transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Seye has played a pivotal role in advising multinational corporations on major project finance and corporate restructuring deals, helping clients navigate intricate legal frameworks. His ability to seamlessly combine legal knowledge with commercial insight has earned him significant recognition in Nigeria’s competitive legal market. Seye is also the author of Nigerian Merger: Principles and Practice, a leading text on mergers and acquisitions in the country.
In addition to his practice, Seye serves as the 1st vice chairman of the competition and consumer protection committee of the Nigerian Bar Association’s section on business law. His professional affiliations include memberships in the nigerian bar association and its section on business law. His involvement in these organisations highlights his influence in shaping competition law and corporate finance regulations in Nigeria.
Seye’s accomplishments have been recognised by Who’s Who Legal, where he was named a Global Leader in Banking and Finance and a National Leader in Finance in 2023. His strong leadership in competition law, coupled with his expertise in handling high-profile financial transactions, makes him a trusted advisor for companies navigating complex regulatory environments.
Seye’s deep commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice and guiding clients through significant corporate transactions is reflected in his professional affiliations and recognitions.