Anti Money Laundering Defense
Asset Forfeiture Defense
Banking Law
Mobile Payment Regulations
Uzoma Eze is a distinguished finance professional, corporate attorney, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in representing multinational corporations. His expertise spans corporate finance, U.S. regulatory compliance, cross-border taxation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury (cash flow) management, complex financial accounting, bankruptcy restructuring, and aviation.
He is a leading expert in compliance, bank secrecy act, anti-fraud and anti-money laundering in African Diaspora Remittances. He has been retained by the US federal courts as an expert on cyberfraud between Africa and the USA.
With 18 years of legal practice across Africa, the UK, New York, and Texas, Uzoma possesses a comprehensive and interconnected understanding of global business law. His in-depth knowledge of tax, finance, bankruptcy, and corporate law enables him to serve as a trusted advisor and relentless advocate for his clients, whether in boardrooms or courtrooms.
He is a recognized authority on trade and regulatory compliance between the USA and Africa. He formerly served as the Legal Director of the African Union Sixth Region and brings a wealth of international corporate law experience to his practice. His unique ability to guide clients through the financial aspects of representation has been honed over 24 years as a CPA.
Uzoma’s meticulous attention to the litigation implications of corporate agreements helps his clients avoid potential disputes or ensures they are well-positioned to prevail if litigation arises. His strategic approach to drafting and negotiating agreements is rooted in a deep understanding of both the legal and business landscapes.
Born in Lagos and educated in Imo State, Uzoma’s early career in maritime, finance, and oil and gas in Lagos laid the foundation for his legal expertise. From 2004 to 2008, he served as an Associate Attorney at Shearman & Sterling, LLP, where he advised multinational financial services and manufacturing clients, including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, and John Deere, on mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, bank financing, capital markets transactions, and asset securitizations.
Uzoma holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Nigeria, reflecting his global perspective and commitment to fostering international business relations.
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