Legal Summit

GCLS 2026 Speaker
Meet the speaker

Victor Ekpo

Senior Associate

Zaeda Oracle Solicitors

A Senior Legal Associate at Zaeda Oracle, known for disciplined negotiation and deal architecture across borders. A Music Business Africa alumnus, he blends legal precision with commercial strategy. He represents award-winning producers and artists in recording, publishing, distribution, neighbouring rights, and brand partnerships.

Biography

Structuring Creative Deals for Global Reach

Victor Ekpo is a Senior Legal Associate at Zaeda Oracle, known for disciplined negotiation and deal architecture across borders. A Music Business Africa alumnus, he blends legal precision with commercial strategy.

He represents award-winning producers and artists in recording, publishing, distribution, neighbouring rights, and brand partnerships. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2021 after the University of Uyo, Victor has worked across leading entertainment teams, building transactions that protect IP, travel globally, and unlock durable revenue.

His edge is structure: crisp term sheets, enforceable rights positions and realistic timelines. His results speak, fewer surprises, stronger outcomes, and creators and companies that scale with confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Practice & Focus

  • Entertainment Law
  • Music Business
  • Rights Management
  • Publishing & Distribution
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Creative Transactions
  • Organisation
    Zaeda Oracle Solicitors

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