Bola Tinubu is the Managing Partner of DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria, where she leads the Corporate Practice and Boardroom Counsel Practice. With over 30 years of experience, Bola is a trusted advisor to boards, multinational corporations, public entities, and private businesses, helping them achieve strategic growth through sound corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and transactional excellence.

Her practice spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate restructuring, divestitures, and complex joint ventures, advising both strategic and financial investors. She is renowned for her deep expertise in corporate governance, public company reporting obligations, and board advisory services, assisting clients in embedding effective governance frameworks across their organizations.

An ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) specialist, Bola focuses on sustainability governance, director duties, business ethics, climate change, supply chain transparency, gender equity, and data protection. Her thought leadership in sustainability and ethical business practices positions her as a leading voice in corporate responsibility in Africa.

In 2023, Bola was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Cambridge University Institute of Sustainability Leadership, recognizing her contribution to advancing sustainable business governance. She continues to champion innovation, ethical leadership, and impactful governance across Africa’s corporate landscape.