OUR TEAM

CEO & Managing Partner

Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo

Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo is the Managing Partner at CLG Global, where she leads high-impact cross-border transactions across Africa, Europe, and North America. With deep expertise in project development, structured finance, and regulatory strategy, she advises governments, sponsors, lenders, multinational corporations, and local enterprises on complex transactions spanning infrastructure, energy, power and finance sectors spanning the entire lifecycle of the transaction.

Recognized for her ability to bridge policy, finance, and execution, Oneyka has structured and negotiated transformative, multi-jurisdictional deals across the African continent. She has led multicultural and multilingual teams in delivering landmark infrastructure and energy projects, while coordinating regulatory compliance in over 30 African countries under diverse legal frameworks, including OHADA, and CEMAC, regimes.

An award winning attorney, her work combines technical precision with commercial insight, ensuring transactions are not only legally sound but economically strategic.

Over the course of her career, Oneyka has developed extensive experience in transaction structuring, regulatory advisory, negotiation, research, and the preparation and review of sophisticated project and finance documentation across multiple sectors. Her approach is grounded in a pan-African perspective and a strong understanding of global investment frameworks.

Prior to joining CLG Global, she was at Olaniwun Ajayi, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial law firms, where she played a pivotal role in advising investors and sponsors on landmark power and infrastructure transactions.

She also worked with the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment in New York, advising on exploration and production agreements in the extractive industries worldwide, helping governments and international investors better understand and optimize extractive sector investment frameworks.

Beyond her legal and commercial practice, Oneyka is deeply committed to advancing education, gender equality, inclusive representation, and economic empowerment, particularly through the transformative power of sports and energy development.

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Finance Officer

Strayson Vermeulen

Strayson Vermeulen is an experienced corporate leader with 18 years of experience and a specialization in International Business. As the Group’s Chief Operating Officer and CFO at CLG Global, she plays a pivotal role in steering the firm’s operations and financial performance on a global scale. With a profound understanding of international markets, she adeptly crafts business strategies that facilitate the firm’s global expansion. She has the dual responsibility of overseeing the daily operations and financial performance of the first African law firm to be listed on the German Stock Exchange.

This capability not only supports the firm’s lawyers and clients but also ensures compliance and mitigates legal risks. Strayson’s educational background underscores her commitment to excellence and continuous professional development. This includes Financial Analysts, Finance and Accounting, Business Management, and Master’s in Business Administration with qualifications from institutions such as Edinburgh Business School in the UK, Witwatersrand University, University of Pretoria, and the Corporate Finance Institute.

Prior to her tenure at CLG Global, Strayson held diverse roles in companies such as Vodacom Business, LifeCo UnLtd SA Group, Advanced Telecoms International, Mobax South Africa and Group. Her multifaceted experience spans business strategy, finance, accounting, audits, compliance, investment, negotiations, business cases, property management, and operations management, and establishing policies, positioning her as an invaluable asset to Centurion’s leadership team.

Strayson’s ability to navigate complex operations within and beyond Africa, coupled with her proficiency in various domains including law, non-profit organizations, conferencing, and telecommunications, solidifies her stature as an indispensable corporate leader in the firm.

Director, Congo Brazzaville

Daoudou Mohammad

Daoudou Mohammad is a Director in the Republic of Congo office. He supports clients operating in the CEMAC region and is istrumental to the firm’s Africa-wide practice. His practice involves developing a solid competence in handling complex legal issues and providing effective client support.
Mohammad maintains an in-depth knowledge of different international systems and compliance with the highest standards of practice and service delivery, adapting to varied legal and cultural environments. Specializing in business, tax and labour law, as well as foreign exchange regulations and intellectual property.

Partner, South Africa

Leon Van Der Merwe

Leon is a distinguished Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, boasting over 12 years of extensive legal expertise. With more than a decade’s post-admission experience, Leon holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, affirming his dedication to the legal profession. Throughout his illustrious career, Leon has cultivated a broad spectrum of legal skills and knowledge, specializing in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Law of Contract, General, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency, Compliance, Property Law, Regulatory Law, Competition Law, Company Law, Compliance, and Risk. His proficiency extends to drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting risk analyses, and providing intricate corporate advice to a diverse clientele, including public, private, and JSE listed and global enterprises. He has successfully navigated complex legal matters and provided strategic guidance to clients across various industries. Notably, Leon has served as legal counsel to major national and international corporations, as well as numerous African Governments, advising on complex cross-border projects. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including forestry, mining, construction, engineering, and retail. Leon’s unwavering commitment to excellence and his track record of delivering exceptional legal services have earned him the trust and respect of clients and colleagues alike.

Additionally, Leon is a Partner at CLG Global, where he brings a wealth of knowledge in national and international corporate laws and boasts significant regulatory interface experience, providing invaluable insights into regulator practice. His expertise includes significant engagement with oil and gas entities, particularly in the downstream sector, where he has demonstrated his adeptness in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes. Leon’s multifaceted skill set and deep understanding of corporate governance principles make him an indispensable asset to the firm and its client

Director, Mauritius

Keseena Chengadu

Keseena is the Head of Investment at CLG Global and serves as Executive Director of CLG Global Mauritius.
With over a decade of hands-on international investments experience, Keseena is a powerhouse for Africa-
bound investment structuring. She has advised a cross-section of institutional, government entities and private
investors on business structuring within Africa and is a household name in energy sector investment.
Her deep understanding of the whole gamut of African financial markets, her familiarity with the overall
corporate needs of an organizations investing in Africa with respect to corporate and tax structuring places her
at the pinnacle of investment relevance.
An “out-of-the box” legal thinker with ability to devise legal and financial solutions to unique fact situations,
Keseena has a proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal and general investment advice; and

of adding value to organisations through the development of comprehensive attention to help mitigate risk and
enhance the businesses of our clients.
She is also an asset in the corporate/investment industry with the legal and commercial aspects of international
contracts, international corporate framework, fiscal management, contract management and investment risk
assessment. Keseena is well versed in the OHADA, CEMAC laws and regulations and continues to advice on key
sector investments in all African regions.
Qualifications:

B.A. Law and Management- University of MauritiusLL.M. (International Business Law) – The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Partner, Equatorial Guinea

Manuel Oliviera

Manuel Oliveira Toichoa is a Managing Partner at CLG Global Equatorial Guinea.

He specializes in integral consultancy to companies. Manuel focuses on Commercial Law (OHADA Business Law among others), particularly the creation and liquidation of companies, registration and licenses, and contracts.

Additionally, Manuel provides legal advice to clients in other matters related to labour and social security law, Administrative law and Tax law. Manuel has advised a wide range of local clients and international businesses entering Equatorial Guinea.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree – University of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
• LL.M. (Master of Laws) Corporate and Finance Law – Widener University, DE, USA (Delaware Law School)

Bar Admission:

• Equatorial Guinea

Partner, Equatorial Guinea

Anselmo Eworo

Anselmo is a Partner in our Malabo’ office and Head of Immigration and Governance Relations. He leads the firms’ African-wide immigration practice and is evolving of the assessment to companies in labor, commercial, business and migration law and its establishment and registration in compliance with the local laws in Equatorial Guinea

Besides immigration and governance relations, Anselmo focuses on dispute resolution strategies, including assessment of claims and potential litigation risks, administrative law, criminal procedure and oil and gas. Anselmo supports international clients from the energy sector in contract negotiations and advises on public tender processes with the government of Equatorial Guinea

Qualifications:

• LL.B. – Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires, Argentina 
• LL.M. – School of Law of California Western University San Diego, California, United States
• Law Certificate, General Practice, Legal Assistant/ Paralegal – Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Managing Partner , Mauritius

Prina Jeeha-Teeluck

Prina is a barrister-at-law who was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia and also called to the bar of Mauritius.

She has over 12 years combined work experience with corporate law firms, management and global business companies.

She started her legal career as Associate Legal Executive at Sanne Mauritius (formerly “International Financial Services Limited”), a leading Mauritius-based provider of fund and corporate administration services to corporates and alternative asset managers.She played a pivotal role in the setting up of investment funds, drafting and review of fund documentation. Her experience, thereafter, as Legal Executive at BLC Robert & Associates and Venture Law Ltd (previously “Conyers Dill & Pearman”), both being award winning law firms, further enhanced her exposure to the structuring and setting up of numerous private equity funds and collective investment schemes, principally in the context of the Mauritius tax treaty network with African jurisdictions and Asia. She has worked on some major financing and cross-border investments transactions including strategic deals across the African and Asian continent.

Prina has also been the legal adviser of an agro-inputs distributor in Africa created by a well-known group of companies on the international mineral fertilizer market.

She also acts as independent non-executive director on the board of a management company operating in the Mauritius financial services sector and on the African market. She is also a member on the Advisory Board of the Western State University. Prina has been lecturing law on a part-time basis at the University of Mauritius, Open University of Mauritius and Amity Institute of Higher Education and  delivered training to middle and top management of corporate organisations in Mauritius. She often intervenes as speaker at local and international conferences.

Director Nigeria / Group Managing Counsel

Adeleke Alao

Adeleke is a Director in the CLG Nigeria office.
Adeleke offers comprehensive legal advisory services to both local and international businesses operating in Nigeria, guiding them from the selection of their business entity through their ongoing operations, and eventually to divestment or exit. His expertise spans various sectors, particularly the Nigerian oil and gas, solid minerals, and power industries, where he advises on transactions at every stage. Additionally, he facilitates accreditation processes for companies, traders, and financiers, while providing strategic counsel on tax implications, labor matters, and contract negotiation and preparation.

Managing Director, Equatorial Guinea

Santiago Olo Lima

With a specialization in international business, Santiago Olo Lima is the Managing Director of the firms’ Malabo office. He focuses on Government Relations and Special Projects at CLG Global.

His responsibilities include working closely with the firm’s management to develop, refine and execute Centurion’s vision and development strategies. His knowledge of Equatorial Guinea’s business environment has earned him the reputation of being one of the best advisors and consultants for foreign investors entering the country.

His duties also include the implementation and maintenance of programs aimed at developing new streams of revenue growth at the firm.

Qualifications:

• American Intercontinental University in London, UK – Bachelor in International Business
• University of California, Berkeley – International Diploma in Project Management and Entrepreneurship

Director — Tax & Legal, Central Africa

Grace Yella

Grace is Tax Director at CLG Global and is responsible to design the CEMAC region tax strategy and to lead its implementation.

Prior to joining CLG Global, Grace worked with KPMG Tax and Legal Cameroun where she provided advice to both local and multinational companies on various tax, legal and regulatory matters. She acquired wide-ranging experience in providing tax and regulatory compliance services, corporate tax planning, tax structuring & optimization; mergers and acquisitions; due diligence; and global mobility services for expatriates. 

She has extensive experience in advising foreign clients in their activities in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad and Central African Republic.

She also obtained relevant experience during a secondment to the KPMG Nigeria practice where she worked on engagements involving clients in ENR sector and consumer markets.

Qualifications:

• BSc. Law – University of Douala (Cameroon)
• LL.M. (Business Law) – University of Douala
• Masters in Applied Taxation – University of Douala

Managing Director, Congo

Yves Ollivier

Holding an LLM in business law and the CAPA from the Paris Bar School, Yves possesses extensive professional work experience
with French law firms, TOTAL E&P and MEDEF.

Yves has worked with one of the most highly recognised Congolese law firm and a Congolese legal and tax advisory firm, before
going to Cameroon in 2020. In Yaoundé, he was involved in the activities of a business law firm with a focus in energy law and
financing operations.

Senior Attorney

Ezekiel Eresto

Ezekiel is a Senior attorney at CLG Global’s South Sudan Office. He joined CLG GLobal in 2022.

Prior to Joining CLG GLobal, he worked with Turyakira & Co. Advocates Kampala Uganda, Mulla & Co. Advocate and Lex South Sudan Advocates.

He is a versatile defense litigator with over ten years of Legal practice. He was enrolled was an Advocate of the High Court of South Sudan in 2013

and is a member of South Sudan Bar Association and East Africa Law Society.

In addition, Ezekiel has extensive experience practicing law as a Barrister and solicitor. He practices primarily in the areas complex civil, commercial and criminal litigations.

His major areas of practice are in the commercial litigations, employment consulting, Employment litigation, Tax Consulting and handling multitude of issues including land transactions.

He represents several clients including Non-Governmental Organizations, Commercial Banks, Insurance Companies, Logistics co and Telecommunication companies.

Senior Associate

Achare Takor

Achare Takor is a Senior Associate at CLG GLobal. Mrs. Takor also heads the Intellectual Property department of the firm. Over the last decade she has practiced International and cross border corporate/ commercial law, providing specialist, business focused counsel essential for clients to achieve their business goals through her expert advice in challenging business environments across the CEMAC Region and over 20 Countries in Africa as a whole.
She is a highly proficient and experienced international lawyer and business consultant who provides advice across the landscape of commercial law, particularly with an in-depth knowledge in contract drafting and negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance, perfecting securities, across the sectors of corporate finance, energy, telecommunications, intellectual property. Her practice and expertise allow her to swiftly grasp a comprehensive understanding of her clients’ businesses and enables her to deliver sound and commercially relevant advice in a timely manner.
In addition to her commercial duties, Achare does her part to give back to those making their way in the sector, by mentoring and fostering team spirit in students, new graduates, and persons interested in the legal field. Her passion lies in demonstrating the necessity of teamwork, and also demonstrating the importance of building expertise to carve out a niche for oneself in a specific field.
Qualifications:
· LL.M. (International Business Law) – BPP University Law School in London, United Kingdom
· LL.B. – University of Buea, Cameroon

Senior Tax Consultant

Njikam Pekassa Oudou

Njikam Pekassa Oudou is a Senior Tax Consultant in CLG GLobal’s Congo Brazzaville office. He specializes in corporate tax advice. His main areas of practice include tax law, providing tax advice, tax planning, tax research, tax compliance, assessment of task risks and representation in the resolution of tax disputes for clients.

Oudou has deep and significant experience in tax matters and procedures in Congo Brazzaville and Cameroon. He has successfully represented companies and foreign individuals before the tax administration.

Before joining CLG GLobal, he worked as a tax auditor in accounting firms in Cameroon and then as tax and accounting manager of a multinational company in Congo and played a major role in tax strategy, tax optimization, and tax defense. Oudou’s invaluable contributions allowed the company to improve its financial performance.

Qualifications:

LLM in Tax Law – University of Dschang Cameroon
Masters in Financial Accounting – University of Dschang Cameroon
Member N° 339741, Institute of Public Accountants (Australia)
Member N° IPA 339741, Institute of Financial Accountants (UK)

Senior Associate

Ashiv Parianen

Ashiv is senior legal advisor and project coordinator at CLG GLobal, Mauritius. He has over a decade of  diverse experience in providing legal assistance to various sectors of the corporate field in Mauritius and Africa, with specialization in contract drafting and review, real estate legal services, arbitration, and fintech law.

An accomplished analytical thinker and passionate problem solver with the ability to read and interpret complex regulations and derive appropriate decisions and policies as a self-directed and driven advisor with a comprehensive background leading commercial lease negotiations, litigation, compliance, M&A closing, and cross-functional teams to achieve goals and ensure success. Ashiv is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).

Associate – South Sudan

Rachel Atim Louis

Rachel Atim Louis is an Associate at CLG Global’s South Sudan office, specialising in corporate law, administrative and regulatory compliance, and complex commercial litigation. She is recognised for her methodical approach to legal problem-solving and her unwavering commitment to delivering strategic solutions tailored to her clients’ unique objectives.

Rachel’s practice encompasses advising and representing a diverse range of clients, including government bodies, financial institutions, small businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Her expertise spans business and commercial law, contract disputes, real estate matters, landlord-tenant relations, and construction litigation. She is also adept in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, ensuring that her clients receive comprehensive legal support.

With a strong focus on client advocacy, Rachel provides informed, realistic legal advice grounded in a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and the legal landscape. She is licensed to practice law in South Sudan.

Counsel

Mandlenkosi Gubuza

Mandla is a qualified lawyer with comprehensive expertise in regulatory and legal advisory across diverse fields of financing, including general banking and finance, corporate finance (acting for both borrowers and lenders), project development and oil and gas transactions.

Alongside his substantial expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes, Mandla’s proficiency extends to asset finance, public sector procurement, municipal law, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), with a keen understanding of OHADA and CEMAC regulations.

At CLG GLobal, Mandla spearheads client consultations, adeptly gathering client instructions and drafting commercial agreements and legal opinions. He plays a pivotal role in reviewing and drafting regulatory memoranda, offering legal advisory into public sector and municipal law matters. Mandla’s commitment to delivering strategic legal counsel ensures clients receive tailored solutions that meet their diverse needs.

Associate

Miracle Okoro

Miracle Okoro is a Nigerian qualified lawyer and an international development professional with growing expertise in trade law/policy, investment, regional integration, energy projects, ESG, impact investing, sustainable finance, and sustainable development in Africa. 

Miracle holds a second-class upper degree from the University of Nigeria and has obtained her LLM in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa at the renowned Centre for Human Rights in Africa’s number one law faculty, University of Pretoria, (South Africa).

Before her LLM pursuit, she worked as a Program Officer at the Centre for Trade and Business Environment Advocacy (CTBA), a tier-one think tank promoting regulatory reforms in trade, investment climate and other business environment related issues in Nigeria and Africa. She is a proficient writer and rapporteur and has consulted for international development organisations like the German Development Agency (GIZ). She was recognized as an Emerging Young Leader to represent Nigeria in 2019 at the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center (RLC), fellowship, West Africa.

Associate

Ariteshoma Etete

Ariteshoma Etete is a Legal Practitioner with a degree in Human Resource Management. Her expertise lies in corporate and commercial law practice where she has represented clients in various teams handling different corporate matters across Africa.

She has developed a reputation for strong legal research, analytical capabilities, as well as ensuring the competence of legal drafting. She is committed to identifying and mitigating legal risks while developing effective legal strategies to support the business goals of clients.

Overall, she is a dedicated and results-driven corporate legal practitioner who is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal issues and achieve their business goals.

Qualifications:

LLB – University of Abuja, Nigeria BL

Nigerian Law School, Nigeria PGD Human Resource Management

International College of Safety and Management Professionals Member, Nigerian Bar Association