Aluko & Oyebode is a full-service corporate law firm in Nigeria. The firm was founded in 1993 and has grown to have over 80 attorneys and offices in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a very strong practice in every ranked area in Nigeria, achieving top tier status across all of them.
Key clients
The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking and finance industry, specifically with MTN Nigeria Communications, Bank of Baroda, Standard Chartered Bank, FirstRand Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Absa Bank, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan.
In capital markets the firm has connections with Consolidated Receipts Management, FCMB Asset Management, Rand Merchant Bank, Africa Finance Corporation, Access Bank, Coronation Merchant Bank, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, MTN Group, Allianz Nigeria Insurance, and Lekoil.
In M&A the firm has developed bonds with Access Corporation, Allianz Crown, Flour Mills, Petrobras International Braspetro, Metropolitan International Holdings, and Lafarge Africa.
In project development the firm has relationships with Africa Infra Plus Fund, China Development Bank, Shelter Afrique, Powerchina Huadong Engineering Corporation, and International Flavors & Fragrances.
In project finance it has connections with Petrogap Oil and Gas, Africa Infra Plus Fund, Guaranty Trust Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Guaranty Trust Bank, First City Monument Bank, and Polaris Bank.
Research period review: 34th edition (2024/2025)
The firm was active in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A and projects work during the research cycle.
In M&A, the firm advised Access Holdings and the majority shareholder of Access Pensions in connection with the acquisition of a majority equity stake in ARM Pensions. The merger led to the establisment of the second largest Pension Fund Administrator in Nigeria.
In banking and finance, the firm advised Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in connection with an estimated EURO 2 billion term loan to Bank of Industry (BOI)
Client feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)
"A & O reviewed and advised on the transaction with such distinct level of depth and made the bank understand all the options available in the circumstance. their advise was a guiding light for the bank." -
Banking and finance
"We have appreciated Aluko & Oyebode’s responsiveness, as well as the professionalism of their team in handling our work." -
Investment funds
"They are a professional service and responsive to our many queries and changes." -
Restructuring
"The depth of their expertise and turnaround time."
- Project Development
"His legal advise and being able to break it down in such simplistic way and manner." -
Dare Senbore
"He is very responsive." - Orinari Horsfall
"Responsiveness and communication." - Ajibola Asolo
