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Natasha Ahimbisibwe
Firm:
SM&Co Advocates
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Financial services regulatory
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Uganda
Bar Admission:
Uganda
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Konyin Ajayi
Firm:
Olaniwun Ajayi
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Banking
Energy
Financial services
Oil and gas
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
England & Wales
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Ibiyemi Ajiboye
Firm:
Banwo & Ighodalo
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
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H Odein Ajumogobia
Firm:
Ajumogobia & Okeke
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Energy
Government and public policy
Aviation
Oil and gas
Natural resources
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Blessing Ajunwo-Choko
Firm:
Alliance Law Firm
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
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Zacheaus Akanni
Firm:
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
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Zelda Akindele
Firm:
Templars
Rating:
Market leader
Women Leaders
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
England & Wales
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Bukola Akinsulere
Firm:
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Sumbo Akintola
Firm:
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Banking
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Media
Technology and telecommunications
Entertainment
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Frank N Akowuah
Firm:
Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Capital markets
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Ghana
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Oghogho Akpata
Firm:
Templars
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Project finance
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Energy
Oil and gas
Social infrastructure
Natural resources
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Folake Alabi
Firm:
Olaniwun Ajayi
Rating:
Rising star partner
Practice Area:
Capital markets
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Isa Alade
Firm:
Banwo & Ighodalo
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Transport
Bar Admission:
Nigeria
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Arig Ali
Firm:
Zaki Hashem
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Capital markets
M&A
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Egypt
Industry Sector:
Financial services
Healthcare
Investment management
Food and beverage
Bar Admission:
Egypt
England & Wales
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Bahaa Alieldean
Firm:
ALC - Alieldean Weshahi & Partners
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Banking
Capital markets
Jurisdiction:
Egypt
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Joke Aliu
Firm:
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
Rating:
Expert consultant
Practice Area:
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
Industry Sector:
Energy
Natural resources
Bar Admission:
New York
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Djamila Pinto de Andrade
Firm:
Dentons LEAD
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Financial and corporate
Jurisdiction:
Angola
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Marian Ohui Apronti
Firm:
ENS
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
Jurisdiction:
Ghana
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Seth Asante
Firm:
Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Capital markets
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Ghana
Industry Sector:
Banking
Financial services
Bar Admission:
Ghana
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Elizabeth Ashun
Firm:
Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
Rating:
Women Leaders
Practice Area:
M&A
Projects
Project development : Energy and infrastructure
Jurisdiction:
Ghana
Bar Admission:
Ghana
England & Wales
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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa SA - Project finance
2022-02-21
Webber Wentzel
Africa
Project finance
Jason van der Poel
Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa SA
Sponsor
Sumitomo Corp - Project finance
2022-02-26
Webber Wentzel
Africa
Project finance
Jason van der Poel
Sumitomo Corp
Sponsor
By Firm
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Firm Name Jurisdiction Total Deals Deals (Last 12 Months)
Webber Wentzel
South Africa
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Capital Markets
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Slowdown, not standstill: Matouk Bassiouny on Middle East war impact
The firm’s founding partner and group head of corporate and M&A, Omar Bassiouny, says clients are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, but remains confident Dubai will rebound
Noemi Distefano, April 14 2026
Awards
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IFLR launches 2026 awards season with Africa ceremony
Clifford Chance, Bowmans and Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie were among the top winning firms at the awards dinner held in Cape Town on March 17  
March 18 2026
ESG
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How one Ghanaian firm won gold by going green
Koranteng & Koranteng’s managing partner and two associates discuss impact, ambition and how their firm is redefining corporate responsibility in Ghana
Noemi Distefano, February 17 2026
Capital Markets
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Nigerian law firm partner: how to avoid becoming a dinosaur
Adeniyi Duale, a founding partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, discusses trends in Nigeria’s capital markets, opportunities in financial services and energy sectors, and how AI sharpens efficiency
Noemi Distefano, January 21 2026
Rankings analysis
IFLR1000 rankings: MENA firms record strong growth amid active M&A markets
Exclusive IFLR data shows a 21% increase in ranked law-firm practices, alongside a 4% rise in Sub-Saharan Africa
Noemi Distefano, November 27 2025
M&A
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This week’s people moves: HSF Kramer, Paul Hastings, BCLP and more
New hires were made across the corporate, PE, finance and regulatory practices in Johannesburg, London and Houston
Noemi Distefano, November 06 2025
M&A
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A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, Al Tamimi shine at IFLR Middle East Awards
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai to celebrate another year of legal innovation and collaboration across the Middle East
Noemi Distefano, October 23 2025
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IFLR Middle East Awards 2025 in association with ITR: shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the 2025 Middle East awards is revealed and winners will be announced in Dubai on October 22
Deborah Olaniyi, September 04 2025
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