Khairat Bakare
Professional Profile
Khairat is an Associate in the Corporate Commercial Practice Group of the Firm. She advises clients on transaction structuring and corporate compliance under Nigerian law. Her practice includes providing strategic counsel during complex business deals, ensuring that transactions are executed within the legal framework and aligned with regulatory requirements.
She plays a key role in mergers and acquisitions transactions, supporting due diligence, structuring deals, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. As a company secretary, Khairat manages corporate secretarial duties for companies across diverse sectors of the Nigerian economy. She convenes and documents board and general meetings, maintains statutory registers, and files corporate changes with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission, critical functions that safeguard governance and regulatory compliance during mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Khairat’s blend of transactional advisory and governance expertise positions her to serve clients navigating Nigeria’s corporate/commercial landscape.
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Compliance Institute of Nigeria





