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Mercy Matthew

Mercy Matthew

Associate

Mercy is an Associate in Jackson, Etti & Edu's Intellectual Property Practice, focusing on commercial IP transactions and data protection for local and international clients.

About

Mercy is a seasoned legal professional with nearly a decade of experience in IP, data protection, and tech transactions. She expertly navigates complex regulatory frameworks, providing strategic advisory services and managing IP and commercial agreements, including licensing, acquisitions, and transfer of IP rights in M&A transactions. A notable highlight is her role in an IP rights clearance project involving 6,000+ digital assets for a leading Nigerian telecommunications company.

Mercy leads data protection compliance audits and training sessions, providing tailored remediation plans and policy documentation. She's also volunteered with a global tech company, advising on regulatory compliance, copyright claims, and data privacy. As a trusted advisor to startups and corporates, Mercy brings legal depth and commercial awareness to her engagements. 

In her free time, she enjoys music, investigative movies, and experimenting with food recipes.

Professional Membership

  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria (IPLAN)

  • NBA Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)

Education

  • Nigerian Law School - B.L (2018)

  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka - LL.B (2017)