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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)

Nigeria

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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Adeleke Alex-Adedipe
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

50

Number of partners

6

Network memberships

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Association (IBA), Capital Market Solicitors Association (CMSA), Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN)

Languages

English

Key practice areas
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
Projects
Firm overview

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) is a specialized Nigerian law firm offering a broad range of services to corporations, investors, financial institutions, government agencies, and foreign law firms. With offices in Lagos and Abuja, we combine deep knowledge of the African business landscape with practical understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory environment to deliver bespoke legal solutions that help clients achieve their objectives.

Our expertise spans banking and finance, corporate transactions, dispute resolution, and emerging sectors such as technology and energy, and has been consistently recognised by leading regional and international bodies.

Committed to social impact, DOA provides pro-bono support to underserved communities and champions initiatives that encourage young girls to explore careers in technology. The firm also contributes to thought leadership on sustainable development, including supporting discussions on impact investing aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Client feedback

“They are effective, Turnaround time is fast, they are thorough with their work, easily accessible.”

"They are very professional and knowledgeable in their approach to business. DOA understands our business and they display exceptional knowledge of the law that regulate our business and pay attention to every detail.”

"Very hands on approach. The staff are calm and reassuring and they keep to deadlines. They never seem tired and are always willing to go above and beyond. Their Partners are also never shy to step in when needed.”

“Knowledge of the industry.”

Key practice contacts
Managing Partner
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe
a.alex-adedipe@doa-law.com

Telecommunications, Media & Technology
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe
a.alex-adedipe@doa-law.com

Private Equity & Energy
Adeniyi Duale
a.duale@doa-law.com

Corporate Secretarial & Governance Practice
Omowunmi Sanni
o.sanni@doa-law.com

Dispute Resolution
Soibi Ovia
s.ovia@doa-law.com

Competition
Oluwaseye Ayinla
s.ayinla@doa-law.com

Capital Markets
Simisola Eyisanmi
s.eyisanmi@doa-law.com

Social media
Other offices

Abuja

AP Plaza, Plot 100 

Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent

Wuse 2

Abuja FCT, Nigeria

Address:
Plot 1b Jide Sawyerr Drive
Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Tel:+234 700 036 2529 Web Address:https://www.doa-law.com
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Tier 4
27 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
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Tier 2

Dentons ACAS-Law
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Jackson Etti & Edu
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Odujinrin & Adefulu
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ǼLEX
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Tier 3

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
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Bloomfield LP
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Detail Commercial Solicitors
17 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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Olajide Oyewole
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Solola & Akpana
11 practice areas
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Tier 5

Advocaat Law Practice
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DealHQ Partners
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Pavestones
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ALP NG & Co
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Giwa-Osagie & Co
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Ikeyi Shittu & Co
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Streamsowers & Köhn
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Stren & Blan Partners
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TNP
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 4
25 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
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Banwo & Ighodalo
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G Elias & Co
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Olaniwun Ajayi
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Templars
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Tier 2

Jackson Etti & Edu
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TNP
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ǼLEX
16 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
16 practice areas
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Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Bloomfield LP
12 practice areas
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Detail Commercial Solicitors
17 practice areas
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Tier 4

DealHQ Partners
8 practice areas
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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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Odujinrin & Adefulu
17 practice areas
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SPA Ajibade & Co
8 practice areas
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Tier 5

ALP NG & Co
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Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors
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Tier 6

Dentons ACAS-Law
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Greychapel Legal
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OAKE Legal
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The Metropolitan Law Firm
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Wigwe & Partners
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Capital markets : Equity
Notable
21 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
17 practice areas
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Banwo & Ighodalo
17 practice areas
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G Elias & Co
17 practice areas
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Olaniwun Ajayi
15 practice areas
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Templars
16 practice areas
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
17 practice areas
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Tier 2

Detail Commercial Solicitors
17 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
16 practice areas
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Jackson Etti & Edu
17 practice areas
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Odujinrin & Adefulu
17 practice areas
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ǼLEX
16 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Dentons ACAS-Law
16 practice areas
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Notable

Advocaat Law Practice
14 practice areas
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Bloomfield LP
12 practice areas
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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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Greychapel Legal
13 practice areas
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OAKE Legal
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Olajide Oyewole
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Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors
14 practice areas
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Wigwe & Partners
2 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 3
29 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
17 practice areas
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Banwo & Ighodalo
17 practice areas
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G Elias & Co
17 practice areas
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Olaniwun Ajayi
15 practice areas
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Templars
16 practice areas
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
17 practice areas
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Tier 2

Dentons ACAS-Law
16 practice areas
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Jackson Etti & Edu
17 practice areas
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ǼLEX
16 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bloomfield LP
12 practice areas
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DealHQ Partners
8 practice areas
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Detail Commercial Solicitors
17 practice areas
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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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Olajide Oyewole
14 practice areas
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Solola & Akpana
11 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
16 practice areas
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ENR Advisory
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Greychapel Legal
13 practice areas
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Odujinrin & Adefulu
17 practice areas
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Streamsowers & Köhn
14 practice areas
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TNP
9 practice areas
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Tier 5

Advocaat Law Practice
14 practice areas
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Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Anaje Olumide Oke Akinkugbe (AO2 Law)
6 practice areas
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Ikeyi Shittu & Co
16 practice areas
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OAKE Legal
9 practice areas
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SPA Ajibade & Co
8 practice areas
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Notable

Pavestones
6 practice areas
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Perchstone and Graeys
11 practice areas
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Projects
Tier 5
30 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
17 practice areas
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Banwo & Ighodalo
17 practice areas
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G Elias & Co
17 practice areas
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Olaniwun Ajayi
15 practice areas
View full profile
Templars
16 practice areas
View full profile

Tier 2

Dentons ACAS-Law
16 practice areas
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ENR Advisory
9 practice areas
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
17 practice areas
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ǼLEX
16 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
16 practice areas
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Bloomfield LP
12 practice areas
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DealHQ Partners
8 practice areas
View profile
Detail Commercial Solicitors
17 practice areas
View profile
Odujinrin & Adefulu
17 practice areas
View profile
Streamsowers & Köhn
14 practice areas
View full profile

Tier 4

Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Jackson Etti & Edu
17 practice areas
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Solola & Akpana
11 practice areas
View profile

Tier 5

ALP NG & Co
5 practice areas
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Advocaat Law Practice
14 practice areas
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Anaje Olumide Oke Akinkugbe (AO2 Law)
6 practice areas
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Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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Ikeyi Shittu & Co
16 practice areas
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OAKE Legal
9 practice areas
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Pavestones
6 practice areas
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T&A Legal
1 practice area
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The New Practice
2 practice areas
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Notable

CLG
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ENR Advisory
9 practice areas
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Greychapel Legal
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The Law Crest
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is a commercial law firm based in Lagos Nigeria.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A and project finance. Within these areas the firm has a focus on financing transactions.

Key clients

The firm has developed relationships with Polaris Bank Raenest, DMS Immobiles Nigeria, Swiss Pharma Nigeria, Bankly, Ojaja Pan Africa, Parthian Partners Funding, Voda Infrastructure Refi Company, Fayus Limited, Purple Real Estate Income, Yikodeen Africa Corporation, African Alliance Insurance, Page International Finance, Trosk Investment DMCC Adeleke, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Royal Power and Energy, SAO Capital. 

Highlights (2024/2025) 

The firm advised as solicitor to the Issuer, Voda Infrastructure Refi Company, in connection with its USD 64.5 million Bond Issuance Programme.

The firm also advised as legal counsel to Polaris Bank Limited in connection with the restructuring of a USD107.5 million loan facility granted to Marine Platforms Limited.

 

Client feedback: (2024/2025) 

Project Development 

"The teams dedication and experience." 

Oluwaseun Ojo

"Fast response and delivery of task." 

Deal Highlights
5 results5 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Zrosk Investment Management - Financing
2020-01-11
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
Niger
Financing
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Seye Ayinla
Zrosk Investment Management
Lender
Prestige Assurance - Secondary share offering
2020-01-11
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
Niger
Secondary share offering
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Seye Ayinla
Prestige Assurance
Issuer
Lagos State Government - Financing
2020-01-12
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
Niger
Financing
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Seye Ayinla
Lagos State Government
Borrower
Parthian Partners - Financing
2020-01-12
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
Niger
Financing
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Seye Ayinla
Parthian Partners
Lender
Spontalis Venture Partners - Financing
2020-01-12
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
Niger
Financing
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Seye Ayinla
Spontalis Venture Partners
Lender
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