Chidiebere “Chidi” Obialor is a corporate M&A and investment funds lawyer with extensive experience advising fund managers and sponsors on the structuring and establishment of investment funds – particularly private equity, infrastructure, and venture capital funds. He also represents limited partners in negotiating fund terms during capital raising.
Chidi has advised development finance institutions, multilateral development banks, sovereign wealth funds, startups, and government-backed institutions on various aspects of investment fund establishment.
Beyond investment funds, Chidi has advised on several complex acquisitions, divestments, merger control filings, and internal corporate restructurings for clients across diverse sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining Solt Advisory, Chidi worked at an international law firm with a strong presence in the Sub-Saharan African market.
▪ Attorney, Nigeria
▪ B.L, Nigerian Law School
▪ LL.B, Obafemi Awolowo University