Innocent Ukwu

Innocent Ukwu is a distinguished legal professional and visionary business leader with over two decades of experience in commercial law, corporate governance, and strategic business advisory. As the Founder and CEO of Greenrise Energy Ltd., he brings an exceptional blend of legal acumen, entrepreneurial foresight, and operational discipline to drive the company’s mission of delivering accessible, reliable, and renewable energy solutions across Africa.

Mr. Ukwu began his legal career after earning his LL.B (Hons) from the prestigious University of Ibadan in 2002. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2004 after completing his legal training at the Nigerian Law School. Since then, he has built a stellar reputation as a meticulous, result-oriented attorney, renowned for offering high-level legal counsel to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.

His areas of legal expertise include:

• Corporate and Commercial Transactions

• Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Structuring

• Business Negotiation and Contract Drafting

• Intellectual Property Rights

• Banking and Finance Law

• Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Innocent Ukwu began his career at Joe Dappa & Co., one of Nigeria’s top-tier commercial law firms, where he refined his expertise in corporate advisory and dispute resolution. Over the years, he has served as a trusted legal strategist, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory environments and scale sustainably.