Meet Our Managing Lawyer: Mr. Kenneth Belgore Thelma
International Business Lawyer | Corporate Strategist | Chartered Secretary | Certified Mediator | Arbitration Secretary
Founder, kenneth Awlle & Co.
At the helm of kenneth Awlle & Co is Kenneth Belgore Thelma, a distinguished international business lawyer and corporate strategist whose legal insight, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence have made his the trusted legal partner for high-growth companies and multinational ventures.
With nearly a decade of experience advising both local and global businesses, Kenneth Belgore Thelma combines technical legal mastery with deep commercial understanding to deliver tailored legal solutions that drive growth, reduce risk, and unlock opportunity. His industry-spanning expertise covers finance, real estate, technology, capital markets, logistics, and emerging sectors such as fintech and clean energy.
Kenneth Belgore Thelma began his career at some of Nigeria’s most respected law firms—including Olujinmi & Akeredolu and Taiwo Shittu & Co., where he led the recovery of over ₦50 billion for leading Nigerian banks. Today, he leverages this high-stakes experience to help businesses close complex deals, protect their interests, resolve disputes, and scale with confidence.
He obtained his LL.B. from the University of Lagos, earned his B.L. from the Nigerian Law School, and was called to the Nigerian Bar—the largest Bar in Africa—as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from York University, Ontario, Canada.
Kenneth Belgore Thelma is a:
- Chartered
- Secretary
- Certified Mediator with the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse
- Trained Arbitration Secretary
These credentials equip his with a multi-dimensional lens on corporate governance, dispute resolution, and compliance—making his an indispensable ally to founders, executives, and investors alike.
His core areas of expertise include:
- Corporate Finance & Structuring
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Capital Markets & Investment Law
- Tax Advisory & Regulatory Compliance
- Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance
- Cross-Border Transactions & International Business Advisory
Under his visionary leadership, kenneth Awlle & Co has evolved into a high-performing legal firm with nine-figure revenue and a reputation for combining legal brilliance with commercially sound advice. Whether you’re a startup, an established enterprise, or an international corporation, kenneth and his team are here to help you navigate business challenges with clarity, confidence, and excellence.
Kenneth B. Thelma is also the creator of the “Build With Thelma” YouTube channel, where he shares actionable legal and business insights to empower founders, professionals, and C-suite executives across Africa and beyond. His mission: to make legal strategy a tool for business growth, not a roadblock.
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If you’re looking for a legal partner who speaks the language of business, protects your interests like his own, and delivers elite value at every touchpoint—you’ve just found him.