Mark Uguru

Mark Uguru is an Associate in the Regulatory Compliance & Governance Department at Jackson, Etti & Edu, based in the Lagos office, practicing in Compliance Law. He advises businesses, financial institutions, public institutions, and MDAs on regulatory compliance, licensing, market entry, and governance across sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, telecommunications, aviation, technology, insurance, gaming, media, and entertainment.

He has supported public institutions on commercialisation and PPP initiatives involving regulatory approvals, procurement requirements, project structuring, and policy development. He also advises local and international businesses on establishment, product registrations, sector-specific licences, importation and distribution arrangements, and ongoing regulatory compliance. His financial services experience includes advising on CBN licensing, SEC registrations, FCCPC matters, competition and consumer protection requirements, and compliance gap assessments.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mark worked as Senior Legal Counsel with a Free Zone Administration company, advising on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters across oil and gas, power, infrastructure, and Free Zone investments. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Ebonyi State University and a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.