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Financial and corporate
Detail Commercial Solicitors is a commercial law firm based in Lagos.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular specialism in infrastructure projects but is also very active in all other ranked categories in Nigeria.
Key clients
In banking and finance the firm has developed relationships with Stanbic IBTC Bank, FBN Bank (UK), Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company, FBN Quest Merchant Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria, The Infrastructure Bank, KfW IPEX Bank, Mercuria Energy and Kann Utility.
In capital markets the firm has developed relationships with Emerging Africa Asset Management, Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company, KSIP Funding SPV, Falcon Corporation, DLM Advisory, FBNQuest Trustees, Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company, Nasarawa State Government, Delta State Government, Imo State Government and Kano State Government.
In M&A the firm has developed relationships with Auxano Solar Nigeria, Big Cabal, MBU Capital, Inaccordion International Services, Linkage Assurance, Falcon Corporation, CrossBoundary Energy Access Holdings, Ladol Integrated Logistics Free Zone Enterprise, Consonance Investment Managers and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
In project development the firm has developed relationships with Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Falcon Corporation, Ladol Integrated Logistics Free Zone Enterprise and Impala Energy UK, CrossBoundary Energy Access Holdings, Waltersmith Gas Company, CEC Africa Investments, German Cooperation, GOPA International Energy Consultants and Lafarge Africa.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.
In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for clients in the banking and financial services sectors.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issues for issuers in the financial services and oil and gas sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions for clients in the energy sector.
In project development the firm worked on projects for sponsors in the energy, transport and financial services sectors.
In project finance the firm worked on financings for mainly lenders in the banking, financial services, real estate and energy sectors.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capitis Thrift & credit cooperative society acquisition of Mainsail Microfinance Bank
BN Bank £50 million loan facility
Lagos free zone company N20 billion bond issue
Ogun gas power plant project
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets : Debt
"Responsiveness, meeting deadlines, value for money."
"They are very responsive. The law firm tries so hard to stick with the timeline while providing a bespoke service."
M&A
"Detail Commercial Solicitors respond promptly to requests and are very flexible with their availability - often working during the weekend to ensure that the tight project timeline is met. The firm is also competitive on pricing."
Private equity funds
"They are thorough, detailed and committed to working with you through difficult challenges. "
Project development : Energy
"The team was very responsive, provided innovative ideas and delivered promptly on tasks."
"The team adopts a customer-centric approach in providing their services. "
"The firm is extremely knowledgeable on the legal regulatory and commercial requirements pertaining to the Nigerian power sector. "
"Prompt and efficient professional services."
"Knowledge and dynamic flexibility in securing solutions in a challenging environment."
"Very proactive and solution-oriented."
Project finance
"Responsiveness, value for money."
Temidayo Ajayi-Bello
"Super-attentive to client needs, willing to solve problems and available around the clock if that's what it takes."
Anthony Ezeamama
"Responsiveness, results oriented."
"Great resource person in the energy sector. Attentive to understand issues to provide innovative solutions, and follows up consistently until project completion."
"Deep knowledge."
Ayuli Jemide
"Sound commercial judgment, vast experience in corporate restructuring and excellent communication skills."
Dolapo Kukoyi
"Her knowledge of the industry and the legal regime in the energy sector."
"Knowledgeable, versatile and creative in finding solutions to challenging problems."
"Relationship-focused, attentive, solution-finder and very proactive."
Matthew Phillip-Awolu
"He is a thoughtful, responsive and competent adviser. "
"Responsiveness, knowledgeable."