An experienced finance and corporate transactions advisor with 15+ years of expertise in M&A across diverse sectors. A versatile background encompassing both in-house and Big Law settings. He possess expertise in negotiating intricate financial transactions such as capital raises, debt financing, private equity, and syndicated loans.

He has advised corporate clients in Manufacturing, Insurance, Financial Services, and Telecommunications, tackling various  legal issues with finesse. Notably, Kotey played a crucial role in a consulting attorneys team, aiding a major US Insurance and Financial Services firm in triumphing over a substantial class action lawsuit.

Kotey provided counsel to a prominent international manufacturing company in a high-stakes transaction generating over $800 million annually.

While at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Nikoi Kotey handled high-profile legal matters, meticulously reviewing documents related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and ensuring compliance. At Oxford & Beaumont Solicitors (now ENS Africa), he demonstrated expertise in financing agreements, oil & gas counsel, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. As Head of Commercial Legal at Erin Energy Corporation, Kotey managed corporate and commercial aspects, including M&A transactions and securing significant loan facilities. As President of Cypress Home Rescue, LLC, he oversaw rapid growth in real estate development, showcasing strategic and operational skills in growing the company from a startup to over 2 million dollars in gross annual revenue in 4 years.

Kotey is a standout professional with a BA in Economics & Marketing from Drake University and a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law, specializing in Financial Transactions. He’s actively involved in professional associations, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning and networking.