Gomba Obey

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ABOUT GOMBA OBEY

I help global corporations and sovereign entities navigate the complexities of international commerce. With over 25 years of experience across Switzerland, the UK, the Middle East, and Nigeria, I specialise in transforming legal risk into commercial opportunity.My career has been defined by leading high-stakes negotiations with Fortune 100 leaders, including Meta, Google, Apple, Morgan Stanley, etc, and managing multi-billion-pound portfolios that demand absolute precision. From structuring £4.7B government contracts to negotiating £650M energy infrastructure frameworks, I bridge the gap between rigorous legal theory and pragmatic business execution.I bring:• Global Strategic Contracting: Mastery in MSAs, SPAs, and Frameworks across common-law and civil-law jurisdictions.• Energy & Infrastructure: Deep expertise in the energy value chain, from Engineering Construction (NEC, FIDIC, JCT) to complex OEM warranties.• Risk & Governance: Designing enterprise-level compliance and \"red-flag\" controls for multi-jurisdictional portfolios.• Negotiation Excellence: A battle-tested approach to liability strategies, indemnity narrowing, and dispute resolution.Career Highlights: Managed £4.7 billion in contract value for the national Government. Negotiated the £650 million Framework agreement for a leading Energy Company in the UK. Delivered $25 Million in direct cost savings and mitigated $56 Million in potential liabilities. Achieved 90% stakeholder satisfaction across global execution teams.I am a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, UK-based, offering a unique dual-perspective on global commercial law.Let’s Connect: I am always open to discussing global legal strategy, complex energy mandates, or high-value contract management.I am passionate about delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions that drive business success.