Bernard Damisa (LL.M) has a solid background in legal practice and compliance, primarily within the Nigerian ICT industry. Starting in 2014, they worked as a Legal Practitioner at C.A Osuebi&Associate, handling various legal matters. In 2015, Bernard joined Elvira Salleras and Associates as an Associate, specializing in Corporate and Commercial transactions, with a focus on tax advisory, maritime, and regulatory compliance. Since 2018, they have been working as a Legal Counsel at CWG PLC, a publicly listed ICT Company in Nigeria. In this role, Bernard is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and handling various filings with authorities such as the Financial Reporting Council, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Nigerian Communication Commission, CAC, Committees of the National Assembly, NITDA, and tax authorities.
Bernard Damisa (LL.M) has an extensive education history in the field of law. Bernard first attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 2008 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) with a focus on Maritime Law Enforcement, Tax/Taxation Law, Energy/Oil and Gas Law, Corporate Law, and Securities.
After completing their LL.B degree, Bernard attended the Nigerian Law School in Abuja from 2013 to 2014, where they obtained the Barrister at Laws (B.L) degree, which is necessary to practice law in Nigeria.
In 2017, Bernard enrolled at the University of Lagos, where they pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree. Their studies at this institution focused on Secured Credit and Transactions, Maritime Law, Taxation, Comparative Company Law, and Energy/Natural Resources. Bernard successfully completed this program in 2018.
In addition to their academic achievements, Bernard has also obtained certifications in various areas related to their field. Bernard earned a certification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) in July 2018, where they became a member of the Chartered Institute of Company Secretary and Administrators (ICSAN). Bernard also became a student of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, although specific details regarding the completion of this program are not provided
Links
Sign up to view 0 direct reports
Get started