KENNA, the Lagos-based corporate law firm with offices in Abuja and Enugu, has promoted Ms Eunice Alasa to Deputy Managing Partner. She takes up the position on June 17, 2026.
Ms Alasa is currently a Partner in the firm's Governance and Financial Services practice. She brings deep expertise in energy law, intellectual property, and financial services work.
In her new role, she'll partner with the Managing Partner on strategy and operations. The appointment aims to strengthen KENNA's integrated legal solutions across practice areas.
Ms Alasa advises clients on governance and transactional matters. Her focus includes the telecommunications, energy, and financial services sectors.
She's shaped the firm's governance advisory practice significantly. Her counsel on complex regulatory and commercial issues has earned recognition across the industry.
Ituah Imhanze FCArb, Managing Partner, praised her abilities in a statement. "Eunice has been invaluable, demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic foresight," he said.
According to Imhanze, her collaborative leadership style and deep governance expertise make her the ideal choice. "I have every confidence she will excel and guide KENNA toward greater heights," he noted.
Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Senior Partner, also backed the appointment. "Eunice represents the very best of KENNA's tradition of excellence," he told reporters.
Her rise through the firm's ranks reflects her hard work and integrity. Ajogwu highlighted her sound judgment and intellectual rigour as defining qualities.
"She has consistently shown a deep sense of responsibility to our clients," the Senior Partner added. He expressed confidence she'll distinguish herself further in leadership.
The promotion underscores KENNA's commitment to building its leadership depth from within. It also reflects the firm's dedication to nurturing talent internally.
KENNA is recognised for dispute resolution and specialised transactions in energy, telecommunications, and financial services. It's built its reputation on outstanding professional practice and sustainable client relationships.
The firm operates across Nigeria's major business centres. It continues expanding its capacity to deliver world-class legal services regionally and beyond.
