Nigeria

Anaje Olumide Oke Akinkugbe (AO2 Law) is a Nigerian boutique law firm founded in 2017. The firm has its offices in Lagos Nigeria. The firm boasts of helping clients achieve success through practical and innovative legal solutions. The deal team consists of experienced legal professionals led by managing partner Bidemi Olumide.

The firm has expertise in advising on a wide range of financial and corporate transactions, particularly M&A and projects work. 

Research period review: 34th edition (2024/2025)

During the research period review, the firm was active in M&A and projects work. 

In M&A, the firm acted as transaction counsel for Convergence Towers Limited on the full acquisition of Alliance Towers Limited. 

In projects, the firm advised LNG Arete in connection with its project financing valued USD 7.9 million towards the construction of its Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”) facility. 

Client feedback (2024/2025)

"The AO2LAW team demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, combining a deep understanding of the relevant regulations with practical insight. During the legal documentation stage, they not only guided us through complex requirements but also offered clear, strategic advice that added significant value to the process. Their thorough approach ensured that all documentation was accurate, compliant, and aligned with our objectives." - Project finance 

"Practical technical expertise and know - how." - Project development 

"Indepth knowledge of issues and ability to offer practical solutions." - Chukwuemeka Ozuzu 

"Assumpta is highly diligent and consistently stays ahead of issues. Her exceptional follow-up skills ensure that no detail is overlooked and nothing falls through the cracks." - Assumpta Nwaogwugwu

Key Clients 

Alliance Towers, Ampliar Resources, Convergence Towers, Prem Utility and TGas, Nord Oil APS & Energy Services, First Watt Renewables, Ingentia Energies, Montegro Upstream Services, Waltersmith Petroman Oil.