Anthony Uponi

Anthony Uponi – Director

Mr. Tony Uponi graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) degree from the University of Benin in 1986, and immediately proceeded to the Nigerian Law School where he graduated with a second class upper and was accordingly called to Bar in October 1987. He subsequently pursued a postgraduate programme leading to the award to him, of a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree (with specialisation in Company Law) from the University of Lagos in 1992.

Upon completion of his postgraduate programme, Mr. Tony Uponi established the Law Firm of Marriot Solicitors where he has been the Principal Partner since 1992.

He has over the past 32 years, been fully engaged in private legal practice.

He was conferred the status of a Notary Public by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Year 2009.

Mr. Tony Uponi is registered as a Capital Market Consultant by the Securities & Exchange Commission and is a member of the Capital Market Solicitors Association.

He has played an active role as a Solicitor and Legal Consultant on several landmark mergers, acquisitions, capital raising and other transactions in the financial services sector.

He presently sits as a Director in several reputable Companies including Greenwich Merchant Bank, Meyer Plc, Citadel Nominees Limited, Greenwich Trustees Limited, and Davennis Limited.

He has attended several local and international seminars as well as training programs organised for Directors.