One of the leading commercial law firms in Nigeria, Babalakin & Co. has unveiled plans for its exclusive Finance Roundtable 1.0, a high-level breakfast event with a theme titled, “Structuring for Growth: Leveraging Mauritius for Cross-Border Expansion and Financing.”
The event, slated for September 17, 2025, promises to convene Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals for a forward-looking conversation on structuring, finance, growth, and global opportunities.
According to the organisers, it is more than an event—it is “a bridge to a brighter business future.”
For decades, Babalakin & Co., one of Nigeria’s most renowned commercial full-service law firms, has been a trusted adviser in the nation’s commercial legal landscape. With the launch of the Finance Roundtable 1.0, the firm aims to help businesses attract cross-border capital and build vital networks for global expansion.
At the core of this roundtable is a strategic collaboration with Intercontinental Trust Limited (ITL), a Mauritius-based financial and fiduciary services company licensed by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission, with a presence across Africa and Asia.
By joining forces with ITL, Babalakin & Co. is granting Nigerian investors and companies direct access to rare expertise on international structuring, while maintaining a focus on channelling investment back into Nigeria and Africa.
The speaker line-up is a strong blend of finance and legal minds. It features Mabel Okereke, Partner at Babalakin & Co.; Azeez Abiodun, Chief Representative Officer (Nigeria), Mauritius Commercial Bank; and Kesaven Moothoosamy, Chief Executive Officer, ITL.
Together, they will drive an engaging discussion and share practical insights on accessing international finance without losing local focus, designing robust structures for investments and asset management and creating competitive platforms for Nigerian businesses to grow, expand, and compete globally
Speaking on the uniqueness of the event, Partner, Babalakin & Co, Mabel Okereke, said “The Finance Roundtable 1.0 is about bringing international finance to our shores and empowering Nigerian companies to compete on a global stage.
“Mauritius is a trusted international hub, and when used strategically, it can help channel resources back into sectors that matter most for our economy,” she added.
The event is expected to serve as a meeting ground for high-net-worth individuals, fund managers, business owners, and thought leaders, providing them with a rare opportunity to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships, and shape fresh strategies for African growth.
Beyond the event itself, the initiative reflects Babalakin & Co.’s broader vision of law: proactive, practical, and deeply attuned to the realities of business. More than just advocacy, the firm is creating platforms where finance, law, and opportunity intersect—helping Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors chart a bigger and more global future.
