Lucie Blay

• Led regulatory and transactional advisory for financial advisory firms, investors, and regulated entities.
• Negotiated and drafted shareholders’ agreements and complex commercial contracts.
• Conducted legal due diligence for investment and financing decisions in regulated sectors.
• Presented legal risk assessments to boards and senior stakeholders.

• Directing the development and strategy of B2B SaaS platform for digitizing legal research and Learning Module Systems in Ghana and expanding across Africa.
• Drafted and negotiated software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, data protection policies, and IP assignments to facilitate product launch.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory frameworks by overseeing collaboration among legal, engineering, and product teams.
• Defined go-to-market strategies that secured institutional pilots and attracted external grant funding from Standard Chartered Women in Tech.
• Structured governance frameworks and revenue models aligned with international standards and best practices for startups.
• Promoted paperless legal workflows and environmental sustainability through mission-driven platform initiatives.

Ensure compliance with governance processes and alignment with UN frameworks and ESG principles.

• Managed board documentation to support effective governance and compliance efforts.
• Guided strategic initiatives to enhance sustainable business practices in Ghana.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to promote UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Advocated for corporate social responsibility within local businesses and organizations.
• Coordinated board meetings to streamline governance and decision-making processes.
• Supported board governance by maintaining oversight of statutory compliance and policy adherence.
• Facilitated alignment with UN governance and ESG standards across organizational practices.

• Advised senior management on legal and regulatory matters relating to the ECOWAS single currency and monetary union.
• Drafted and reviewed legal instruments for regional banking supervision and central banking cooperation.
• Supported Committees of Governors and Technical Committees with legal briefs, presentations, and contract reviews.
• Conducted legal analysis on regulatory harmonisation, compliance frameworks, and institutional governance.
• Led legal vetting of contracts in line with procurement and risk management standards.

Operated within banking department, specializing in emerging markets division at White & Case LLP.

Optimized transactions through thorough review of conditions precedent checklists and legal documents.

Drafted and vetted loan agreements and security documents, ensuring compliance with international regulations.

Supported cross-border transactions, coordinating with local counsel across four African countries.

Conducted legal research for national petroleum company, identifying risks and proposing strategies.

Performed due diligence and compiled closing binders within statutory deadlines.

Processed Companies House filings in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Contributed to project finance and restructuring efforts in emerging markets.

Produced due diligence reports on renewable energy assets in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, enhancing timelines for firm efficiency.

Conducted legal research in energy sector across African jurisdictions, generating legal opinions on corporate matters and transaction enforcement.

Engaged with regulatory authorities for renewable energy projects, advocating client interests effectively.

Drafted project and finance documentation, including sale and purchase agreements for dry floating docks in Ghana.

Advised on development of 7.5MW solar PV plant in Burundi, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Reviewed documents to support company financial restructuring initiatives and maintain accuracy.

Provided document review support to ensure consistency and compliance throughout projects.