Vanessa Vivian Okonta

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Qualification

BL (Barrister at Law)

Gender

Female

Age

18-25

A legal professional with a focus on upstream & downstream oil and gas investment, project finance, and regulatory strategy across African and global markets. I combine legal insight with financial analysis to help clients detect investment patterns, assess risk, and structure capital-efficient, compliant transactions.

I am particularly committed to supporting oil and gas players in refining their ESG goals, ensuring sustainability is integrated into strategic and operational decisions. With a growing interest in space and emerging technologies, I also offer forward-looking advice to institutions investing in high-impact, cross-border infrastructure and innovation.

As a strong advocate for renewable energy and the clean energy transition, I believe the future of infrastructure lies in balancing resource development with environmental responsibility.

When I’m not engaging with energy markets, I contribute to conversations on criminal justice and broader social justice issues, championing equity alongside economic growth.

I believe in advising with clarity, advocating with conscience and never losing sight of the bigger picture.

The goal: Bridging industries, guiding impact and always leaving room for meaningful dialogue.

Work Experience

Associate
Platinum and Taylor Hill LP September 1, 2025 - Present
Legal Intern
Ministry of Justice, Delta State April 10, 2023 - June 5, 2023
Legal Extern
Peter Mrakpor SAN & Partners November 11, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Graduate Intern
Platinum and Taylor Hill LP April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) September 3, 2018 - December 22, 2023
Nigerian Law School, Bagauda, Kano State
BL (Barrister-at-Law) June 3, 2024 - February 25, 2025

Honors & awards

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June 29, 2025 Received a scholarship to study African Space Policy and Strategy after being selected as one of the top writers in the Space for Africa Agenda 2063 essay competition.

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