Abubakar Idris Tanko

Managing Partner

Abubakar Idris Tanko Esq., the Managing Partner at Triple Bond Attorneys, is a well-established legal practitioner with a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades. Called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2008, Abubakar has demonstrated remarkable skill and commitment in various roles within the legal field. His journey began at Alheri Chambers, where he rose to Head of Chambers at Green Edge Attorneys. He later became a partner at Triple Bond Attorneys, reinforcing his expertise and leadership capabilities. In 2014, Abubakar expanded his horizons by entering the banking sector, gaining invaluable experience at Dala Building Society and SunTrust Bank. This diversified experience contributed to his holistic understanding of the legal landscape, allowing him to return to Triple Bond Attorneys in 2017 as Managing Partner. Throughout his career, Abubakar has been actively engaged in legal practice, handling a wide range of cases from civil matters to criminal litigation. He has represented clients on both sides of the aisle, earning a reputation for his strategic approach and commitment to justice. Abubakar is renowned for his deep-seated knowledge of commercial transactions, property management, and corporate practice. He oversees the Firm’s Finance Practice Group and is a key member of the Firm’s Energy & Projects Group. He has extensive experience leading teams in major complex corporate, structured, and project financings. He is an advisor to Matrix Energy Limited. His experience includes advising telecommunication service providers on vendor financing transactions, advising lead arrangers in senior bank financing, and advising leading financial services companies on issuing senior notes to initial purchasers for onward sale to qualified institutional buyers.