Zeena Mustafa is an Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory practice of DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria with experience in dispute resolution and tax advisory. She works collaboratively with the firm's dispute resolution and tax teams to deliver effective client solutions. She supports the litigation team in debt recovery matters, commercial disputes, and compliance-related cases.
Within the tax team, Zeena contributes to advisory work by assisting with tax compliance reviews, preparing documentation, and helping clients understand their regulatory obligations.
She provides structured, reliable support that enhances team efficiency and advances client objectives.
Experience has included advising:
- A multinational logistics company on a debt recovery matter;
- A global aviation company on a tax matter;
- A major client on the resolution of a trademark infringement dispute through strategic negotiation and settlement support.
Professional Qualifications
- Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria admitted to the Nigerian Bar Association (2024)
Education
- Nigerian Law School, B.L. (2024)
- Babcock University, School of Law, LL.B. (2021)
Prior Experience
- Associate at a Lagos based law firm (2024 – 2025)
Memberships
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Business Law
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association