Theophilus (Theo) Emuwa is a Founding Partner and heads the firm’s Taxation, Intellectual Property, Corporate/Commercial, and Company Secretarial Practice Groups. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s foremost tax lawyers, Theo is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and served as Vice Chair of its Tax Law Review Committee.

Theo brings extensive expertise in corporate law, tax advisory, and governance, advising on Nigerian companies’ income tax, petroleum profits tax, corporate structuring, and shareholder rights. He has drafted numerous shareholder and joint venture agreements and played a key advisory role in major corporate transactions, including The Coca-Cola Company’s acquisition of a 40% stake in CHI Limited, a top Nigerian beverage company.

His experience spans regulatory compliance, environmental law, and due diligence across the energy and petroleum sectors. He has advised clients on privatization strategies, reviewed operational procedures in the oil and gas industry, and handled complex compensation matters arising from oil spills.

Theo’s strategic insight, legal precision, and sector-specific knowledge make him a trusted advisor to multinationals, joint ventures, and local enterprises navigating Nigeria’s dynamic legal and regulatory landscape.