Koye Edu

Koye Edu is a highly respected legal expert, renowned for his expertise in Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Project Finance, Real Estate, Immigration, and Mergers & Acquisitions. With over 30 years of experience, he excels at transforming complex legal challenges into actionable strategies that drive value for clients across various sectors. Koye has played a pivotal role in Nigeria's most impactful transactions, including advising on major deals such as the sale of the Nigerian Federal Government's interest in Capital Hotel Plc and the acquisition of assets by Ecobank Plc and Afribank Plc.

His expertise in Project Development and Finance has been instrumental in significant projects, including a US$240 million syndicated loan for a telecommunications company. Koye's ability to provide sound business advice has driven growth and innovation in industries such as telecoms, transport, energy, and real estate. 

As Co-Managing Partner of Jackson, Etti & Edu, Koye leads the firm with a unique blend of legal and business expertise, offering commercial insight and legal clarity to multinational corporations, government entities, and other clients.

Koye's leadership extends beyond the legal field, with roles in the Moorhouse Group and APM Terminal Nigeria. He is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer by IFLR and Who’s Who Legal, with Chambers Global describing him as "a good businessman who gives invaluable advice." Koye is also a Council Member of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact.