Vanessa Adanna Obi

Position: Senior Associate

Vanessa Adanna Obi is an Associate at Alliance Law Firm with over five years of experience in Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Technology Law, and Corporate Commercial Transactions. She holds an LL.M in Media Law from Queen Mary University of London, an LL.B from University of Kent, and a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.

Vanessa has trained and practised at Tier 1 law firms in Nigeria and is recognised for her expertise in regulatory compliance, data privacy, and intellectual property, both domestically and internationally. She has been noted in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026 as an Associate to Watch in the Intellectual Property & Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) category, and featured in the WTR 1000 2026 as a leading trademark professional.

Her practice covers Data Protection Law & Privacy Compliance, Intellectual Property Advisory (Trademarks, Copyright, Software & Technology Licensing), Regulatory Compliance & Engagement, Technology, Media, Sports, Telecommunications & FinTech Law, Corporate Commercial Transactions, AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Frameworks, Legislative Reform Input, and Corporate Training & Privacy Governance. Vanessa combines regulatory insight with transactional and advisory skills to support clients in navigating complex legal and compliance challenges.

She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association, International Trademark Association, International Association of Privacy Professionals, FinTech Association of Nigeria, and Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria. Vanessa has received recognition including the MONDAQ Leading Co-Author Award (2023) and was shortlisted for the PRIVCON Privacy Awards 2024, Rising Star (Legal) Category.