Folakemi Jegede

Folakemi Jegede is a distinguished Legal Practitioner with remarkable years of active practice, making significant strides in the legal and business sectors. She is a Chartered Company Secretary and Business Administrator and a Board Auditor and Evaluator certified by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. Her expertise spans strategic legal advisory, business restructuring, and corporate governance, offering critical support to various industries.

As the Managing Partner of Piquancy Solicitors, a full-service law firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, Folakemi leads a team that consistently delivers outstanding results for individuals and businesses. Her vast legal experience, even in dispute resolution,
highlights her ability to adeptly navigate complex legal frameworks, ensuring clients’ interests are safeguarded.

With a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) and business management from Lagos Business School, Folakemi insight into business sustainability and profitability is unparalleled. She is a passionate advocate of ethical business practices and corporate
governance, contributing to numerous high-stakes transactions in Nigeria and abroad.

A committed thought leader in women’s empowerment, Folakemi is a proud member of Forbes BLK, Nigerian Bar Association, International Law Association and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. She also holds
a Family Life Counsellor certification from TIMFA, USA, as she continues to supports career women in building solid and faith-based homes. Outside work, she enjoys music and scientific films while cherishing her family. Her mantra is “Live fully and be happy.”