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DealHQ is a commercial law firm in Nigeria with one office in Lagos.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on M&A work.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Tangerine Life Insurance, VFD Group, FCMB Asset Management, Ardova Oil, FlyforValue Aviation, Kuker Holdings, Kuker Agro-Allied, Axle and Cartage, Optima Energy Resources and Cruxstone Development and Investment.

Tokunbo Orimobi is a commercial law firm in Nigeria established in 1979. The firm has four offices in Nigeria located in Abuja, Ibadan, Lagos and Port Harcourt.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on infrastructure project development but is also very active in banking, equity capital markets and M&A.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include DLM Capital Group, Export-Import Bank of China, Metrowaves Sports and Infrastructure, STL Trustees, FBN Quest Trustees, Edo State Government, Staco Insurance, Aarti Steel Nigeria, Gombe State Government and Mutual Alliance Mortgage Bank.

 

Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Banking and finance

"The lawyers in Tokunbo Orimobi LP in Nigeria can give timely and professional reply. Especially, the rigorous and comprehensive response really impressed me."

 

Capital markets: Debt

"They provide bespoke services in conducted due diligence, drafting of necessary transaction documents including but not limited to vending agreements, mortgage debenture, legal mortgage, amongst others."

"Expertise on the subject. Attention to details."

 

M&A

"Ability to meet with the regulator and get results out in good time."

Alliance Law Firm is a Nigerian law firm established in 2002 by Uche Val Obi, SAN and Olusoji Toki. The firm has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on debt and equity capital markets work. 

 

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

The firm was active in debt capital markets during the research cycle. 

In debt capital markets, the firm advised on the establishment of debt issuance programmes, fund programmes and capital raises for issuers and fund managers in the financial services, energy and banking sectors. 

 

Deal highlights: 34th edition (2024/2025)

$196 million Debt Issuance Programme by Dangote Cement Pl

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Emerging Market Telecommunications Services, Nestoil, Neconde Energy, United Capital Trustees, NCNR and Transcorp Hotel. 

The Metropolitan Law Firm is a Nigerian corporate law firm established in 2006. The firm is led by their founder and managing partner Ummahani A. Amin and has two offices, located in Abuja and Lagos.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active in the debt capital markets, M&A and project finance areas.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include The Federal Government of Nigeria, Debt Management Office of Nigeria, Kano State Government, Family Homes Funds, Manzuwa Ventures, Capital Trust, Adamawa State Government, Niger State Government and Sokoto State Government.

 

Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Project finance

"They have very good drafting skills, advisory skills, knowledge of the capital market and customer service relationship skills."

The Law Crest is a Nigerian law firm based in Lagos. The firm commenced business in 2000 and is led by managing partner Anthony Nwaochei. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a particular focus on project related work. 

 

Key clients 

A key client of the firm isSIRIUS Petroleum. 

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A and project development. In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions for sellers. In project development the firm worked on projects for developers. 

ENR Advisory, formerly called Advisory Legal Consultants, a Nigerian energy and infrastructure boutique law firm based in Lagos and founded in 2011.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has cultivated an image as a project focused firm with a particular specialism in energy, power and natural resources and is particularly focused on project development energy work. As part of this focus on energy related work the firm is also active in the financing, restructuring and M&A practice areas as well as project development infrastructure.

Key clients

The firm has developed relationships with the Nigeria LNG, Golar LNG, South Atlantic Petroleum, Aiteo, Platform Petroleum, Waltersmith Petroman Oil, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Schlumberger, West African Gas Pipeline Company, Petrobas, Chevron Nigeria, Total, NNPC, Exxon Mobil, and Integrated Hydrocarbon Infrastructure.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A and project development.

In M&A the firm worked on asset acquisitions and joint ventures for clients linked to the oil and gas sector.

In project development the firm worked on energy projects for clients linked to the oil and gas sector.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Accrete acquisition of Oloye Marginal Field

Gulf of Guinea Pipeilne Project

Platform Petroleum acquisition of Kuri Marginal Oil Field

ALP NG & Co (ALP) is a full-service law firm based in Nigeria.  The firm is associated with ALP International.  The firm handles domestic and international clients from its offices in Abuja and Lagos. 

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm advises on deals across sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, natural resources, policy, and technology. It engages in transactions within the banking, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, project development, and project finance practice areas.

 

Key clients

The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking practice with Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Export Import Bank.  In project development ALP has developed connections with South Energyx Nigeria Limited, Rural Electrification Agency, Ogun State Government, Genco Atlantic Power Company, Eko Utilities Nigeria, and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

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

During the research period the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets and projects work. 

In capital markets debt, the firm advised on the extension and upsizing of an existing $20 million commercial paper programme to $69.2 million for Johnvents Industries Limited. 

Client feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)

"Their teams quick response and paying attention to details also maintain professionalism till the end." - Capital markets 

"We value the continuity and clarity that ALP NG & Co bring to complex transactions—assigning dedicated specialists to each phase of the engagement, maintaining consistency in communication, and ensuring all legal risks are managed without delaying operational timelines. Their commitment to excellence, regulatory foresight, and tailored legal strategy makes them a trusted legal partner for projects with both national scope and local impact." - Project Development 

"Oyindamola Omisore's reliability, attention to detail, and ability to provide practical legal advice that aligns with our broader project objectives. She is highly responsive, solution-oriented, and proactive in addressing regulatory and operational challenges as they arise. Oyindamola delivers excellent service, often going beyond standard legal support to ensure that complex processes move forward smoothly and efficiently." - Oyindamola Omisore 

"Adebola pays attention to details to details and is always ready to improve." - Adebola Adesida

 

Banwo & Ighodalois a a leading commercial law firm in Nigeria. The firm was established in 1991 by Asue Ighodalo and Femi Olubanwo. The firm is headquartered in Lagos and has an office in Abuja. The firm boasts of being known for providing innovative and timely solutions to clients. The deal team consists of prominent legal professionals led by managing partner Ken Etim. The firm has a strong practice across all ranked practice areas, achieving top-tier status across all of them. 

 

Highlights 

In banking and finance, the firm advised a syndicate of lenders African Export-Import Bank in connection with a EURO 1 billion  syndicated loan facility, with an accordion feature of an additional EURO 1 billion advanced to Bank of Industry Limited (BOI). The loan represents the first of its kind in terms of size and structure by any financial institution in Nigeria.

In debt capital markets, the firm is offering ongoing advise on the issuance of green bonds and bonds under the One Trillion Naira Debt and Hybrid Instruments Programme established by the Lagos State Government. The programme marks the first multi instrument debt issuance programme by a sub national government in Nigeria. 

The firm advised Renaissance Africa Energy Holding on its $1.26 billion acquisition of the entire shareholding of Shell Petroleum Company in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. 

 

Key Clients 

Africa Finance Corporation, Stanbic IBTC Capital, Dangote Group, Mauritius Commercial Bank, Dangote Cement, First City Monument Bank, Cross River State Government, Nigerian Breweries, Zenith Bank, First Holdco, Access Bank, Asset Managmement Corporation of Nigeria, Saudi Agriculture and Livestock Investment, Blackrose Chemicals, Chevron Nigeria

Client feedback (2024/2025)

"B&I have the perfect blend of leading technical knowledge and lawyers, coupled with commercial understanding, pragmatism and an ability to help clients focus on what really matters for them." - Banking and finance

"The Team displayed a high level of competence during the due diligence exercise. They also as provided strategic guidance on the deal structuring process and fulfillment of statutory & regulatory standards & approvals." - M&A

"The team is highly professional and competent with right expertise to provide the services I sought." - M&A 

"B&I continues to remain one of our preferred firms due to their professionalism, depth of knowledge, commercial acumen and ability to provide tailored and practical solutions in the face of bottlenecks." - Investment funds

"Accessibility and genuineness." - PPP/PFI

"Stella is a go-to lawyer in Nigeria across the energy sector - a trusted advisor to both Nigerian and international clients. Excellent negotiation skills and engaging personality. Extremely strong technical skillset across a wide area." - Stella Duru 

"She is genuine and accessible." - Onyine Dimkpagu

"Kehinde is a supervising partner and he plays an effective supervising partner role assisted by his senior associate AZEEZ AKANDE who is a high quality SA." - Kehinde Qjuawo 

"She is very knowledgeable (including technical knowledge and knowledge of the industry), provides workable innovative solutions, and responsive." - Ayodele Faboya 

 

 

G Elias & Co is a business law firm in Nigeria. The firm was founded in 1994 and has grown to have offices in Lagos and Abuja. The firm is led by 9 partners and has 33 associates supporting them. The firm is a member of Multilaw, an alliance of global law firms.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a strong practice across most ranked categories for Nigeria, achieving top tier ranking in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, and infrastructure projects.

Key clients

The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking practice with Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Infracredit Guarantee Company, Standard Chartered Bank, ICBC Standard Bank, Credit Suisse, and African Export-Import Bank.

In the capital markets space the firm has connections with Transcorp, BUA Cement, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Dufil Prima Foods, Constant Capital Markets and Securities Limited, Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Sterling Bank, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, Citigroup, Chapel Hill Denham Advisory, AIICO Insurance, Dunn Loren Merrifeld Asset Management and Research Company, and Food Concepts.

In M&A G Elias & Co has ties with MTN Nigeria Communications, Shell International, Cement Company of Norther Nigeria, China Harbour Engineering Company, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Tolaram Africa, and Lanka Orix Leasing Company.

In project development the firm has relationships with Lagos State Government, China Harbour Engineering Company, Green Energy, Chevron, BUA International, Siemens Energy, Dar Al-Handasah, Summit Oil International, and CCETC Ossiomo Power Company. 

In project finance the firm has connections with EDFI (European Development Finance Institutions), African Import-Export Bank, Africa Finance Corporation, AMNI International Petroleum Development, and Ariel Foods.

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

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.

In banking the firm worked on financings and loans including acquisition and trade financings mainly for lenders in the banking, financial services and oil and gas sectors.

In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond and note issuances for mainly issuers connected with the financial services, consumer goods and services, government, and banking sectors.

In equity capital markets the firm worked on IPOs and secondary share offerings such as rights issue, private placement of shares and share capital increase for clients connected mostly with the banking, food and beverage, and financial services sectors.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions, divestments, financial investments, and joint ventures for clients linked to the financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare and energy sectors.

In project development the firm worked on energy and infrastructure projects for clients in the oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, banking and financial services sectors.

In project finance the firm worked on financings for mainly lenders in the banking, oil and gas, renewable energy, and financial services sectors.

Deal highlights: 34th edition (2024/2025)

In debt capital markets, the firm advised on the market first USD 2 billion bond progaramme and the issuance of up to US$500 million as Series 1 bond issuance by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Debt Management Office (“DMO”). 

The firm advised Shell International B. V. on the divestment of one hundred per cent  of its shares in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria to Renaissance Africa Energy Holding. This transaction represents one of the largest ever in the petroleum sector in Nigeria. 

The firm also advised Transcorp Power Plc on listing its 7.5bn shares on the main board of the Nigerian Exchange Group. The listing of the Company was the first listing on the Nigerian Capital Market for the year 2024.

Client Feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)

"G Elias has deep financial market experience and its advice is succinct and pragmatic." - Asset finance

"Thorough legal due diligence process." - Capital Markets

"Maintained professionalism and integrity throughout the process." - Capital Markets

"Deep expertise. succinct and to the point. pragmatic advice that is easy to use / implement." - Professor Elias

 

Olaniwun Ajayi is a full-service commercial law firm from Nigeria. The firm was founded in 1962 and has since developed relationships with over 50 firms within its network, and grown to approximately 200 legal professionals, including 14 partners. The firm’s offices are in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt and more recently Olaniwun Ajayi has an office in London. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a strong practice across all recognised practice areas achieving tier 1 status for banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, energy and infrastructure project development and project finance. The firm is also active in restructuring and insolvency. 

 

Key clients 

The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking practice namely with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, International Finance Corporation, Seplat Petroleum Development Company, African Finance Corporation, Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Company, First Bank of Nigeria, Union Bank of Nigeria, First City Monument Bank and Ecobank Nigeria. 

In capital markets the firm has connections with Ava Capital, Dangote Cement, Dangote Industries, Bank of Industry, Citi Group Global Markets, Goldman Sachs, Airtel Africa, FBN Quest Merchant Bank, and the Lagos State Government. 

In M&A Olaniwun Ajayi has ties to First Pension Custodian Nigeria, Suntory Beverage & Foods Asia, Moody’s Group Cyprus, BUA Cement, Canal + International SAS, Actis, Colina Holdings, and Lakepoint Towers Property Development Company. 

In projects the firm has developed bonds with Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nigeria LNG, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, First Investment Development Company, Zenon Petroleum & Gas, Thames Investment Company, Wells Properties & Investment Company, NEoTOffgrid Africa, Evercare Group, and Tolaram Group. 

 

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

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A and projects. 

In banking, the firm worked on loans and financings including trade and acquisition finance for mainly lenders in the energy, financial services, and industrials and manufacturing sectors. 

In debt capital, markets the firm worked on bond and sukuk issuances for clients connected to the banking, financial services, energy, government, and manufacturing sectors. 

In M&A, the firm worked on mergers, financial investments, divestments, and acquisitions for clients mainly in the banking, investment management and financial services sectors. 

In projects, the firm worked on energy and infrastructure projects for developers and sponsors in the oil & gas, mining, aviation, transport and government sectors.  

 

Deal highlights: 34th edition (2024/2025)

International Finance Corporation (IFC) $50 million financing in the Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC)

Federal Government of Nigeria $2 billion domestic bond issuance programme 

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company NGN27 billion capital raise 

Huaxin  indirect acquisition of a majority stake in a Lafarge Africa

TNP

The New Practice (TNP) is a commercial law firm based in Lagos Nigeria. It is led by managing partner Baba Alokolaro. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets transactions. 

 

Key clients 

The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking practice area with Lagos State Government and One Finance and Investments. 

In capital markets the firm has connections with ARM Trustees. 

In M&A TNP has ties with Ellah Lakes, Consonance Kuramo Special Opportunities Fund II, Arwua Capital Management, uLesson Education Limited, and Frutta. 

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in debt capital markets, M&A and project development. 

In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond and note issuances for clients connected to energy and consumer goods sectors. 

In M&A the firm worked on mergers for clients connected with the consumer goods sector. 

In project development the firm worked on infrastructure projects for sponsors. 

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Bilaad Realty Nigeria N10 billion sukuk issue

Lagos State Blue Line Project

Lagos State Medical Park Project

 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

 

M&A

“The lawyers are pragmatic and commercially minded. They have become more than legal advisers – they are business partners.”

 

Bukola Bankole

“Bukola has become my sounding board for all things Nigerian law. She is intelligent and very experienced – with a very down-to-earth approach to resolving issues I raise with her.”

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."

Ikeyi Shittu & Co, founded in 2005, is a full-service business law firm. The firm has offices in Lagos and Enugu States and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.

Focusses / specialism

The firm specalises in M&A and project development work for domestic clients.

Key clients

Clients of the firm include Nestoil Limited, White Dove Shipping, Zaffire Systems, Artee Industries, Kasi Cloud, Norrenberger Advisory Partners, Grassroot Developers, Karasa Investments, Artee Inudstries, Carbon Afrika/Zion Energy Awka

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

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency.

In M&A the firm worked on mergers and joint ventures for clients in the energy and construction sectors among others.

In project development the firm worked on deals for clients linked to the infrastructure and energy sectors.

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm worked on restructurings for clients in the oil and gas sector.

Oake Legal is a boutique law firm in Nigeria with offices in Lagos and Abuja.

Focusses / specialism

The firm is active across a range of practice areas including debt capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency.

Key clients

The firm’s notable clients include Western Telecoms and Engineering Services Metro, XanderWill, Accelerex, Viathan Engineering, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Evansbaroque, South-West Agricultural Company (SWAgCo), Ellah Lakes, Evans Baroque Pharmaceuticals, Lagos State Government, New Cruise Housing Development, and PricePointe Wholesale Club.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A and project development.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisition and financial investments for clients linked to the investment management, technology, and agriculture sectors.

In project development the firm worked on energy projects for clients mostly connected to the power sector.

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Lighthouse Capital $45 million note issue

Streamsowers & Köhnis a commercial law firm in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. 

 

Focusses / specialism 

The firm has a particular focus in its work on energy and infrastructure projects and M&A work. The firm is also particularly active in financial services regulatory and financing work as well. 

 

Key clients 

Notable clients of the firm include Seplat Energy, Elcrest Exploration and Production Nigeria, RFC Limited, Stardeep Water Petroleum, Excredite Consulting, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Intelligra Solutions

 

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

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

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions, mergers, and divestments for clients mainly in the energy and technology sectors. 

In the projects space, the firm advised client in the energy sector and oil and gas sector. 

 

Deal highlights: 34th edition (2024/2025)

Seplat Energy US$800 million acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU)
 
Elecrest Exploration and Production Services 95% acquisition and particpatin interest in the Abiala marginal field from Naphta Global E & P. 
 

Client Feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)

Banking and Finance 

"The team is exceptional in its service delivery. They also go the extra mile to make sure legal issues are resolved."

M&A

"Strategic guidance and tailor-made solutions." 

Project Development

"Reasonable price, high work efficiency, strong professional ability, efficient and patient in answering further questions from the Client." 

Project finance

"They are always easily accessible, and they provide their advice in concise terms and language that you will understand. Moreso, their bills are reasonable."

Chiagozie Hilary-Nwokonko

"Strategic advice, governance, competition law, commercial & corporate financing." 

Etigwe Etigwe 

"Strong Dispute Resolution & Strategic advisory lawyer."

Okoh Priscilla Ben 

"High work efficiency, strong professional ability, efficient and patient in answering further questions from the Client."

 

Odujinrin & Adefulu is a commercial law firm in Nigeria established in 1972. The firm operates out of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on banking, debt and equity capital markets and project finance.

Key clients

In banking key clients of the firm include Africa Finance Corporation, International Finance Corporation African Export-Import Bank, FBN Trustees, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company, Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, Lafarge Africa, Morgan Stanley & Co. International, Citigroup Global Markets, Chapel Hill and Keystone Bank.

 

In capital markets key clients of the firm include International Breweries, Zenith Assets Management, Lafarge Africa and Chapel Hill Denham Management.

In M&A key clients of the firm include Chapel Hill Denham Management, Interswitch, Fish Valley Investment & Property, International Breweries, Standard Chartered Bank, Oro Home Products, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company, Lafarge Africa, Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria and Everest 8800.

 

In project development key clients of the firm include Mobil Producing Nigeria, Star Deepwater Petroleum Development, Independent Petroleum Producers Group, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company, Chevron Nigeria, West Titan Energy Resources and Heritage Energy Operational Services.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, M&A, and project development.

In banking the firm worked on loans and financings including trade, acquisition, and project financings for clients, mostly lenders, in banking and financial services.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions mostly real estate acquisitions for clients linked with real estate and private equity sectors.

In project development the firm worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas sector.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Bestaf Funding $300 million facility

Central Bank of Nigeria $1 billion financing

Energy Link Infrastructure Malta $130 million syndicated acquisition facility

Fidelity Bank $10 million financing

 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

 

Banking

“They provide detailed and high-quality deal documents and excellent and speedy legal due diligence delivery. The team is very responsive and available. They have a deep bench of young but high-quality associates who provided support on various deals simultaneously, and deep transaction expertise on banking and finance, energy and acquisition matters, which added value to our transactions.”

 

M&A

“They consistently demonstrate an impressive level of knowledge and expertise in the area of commercial law. Their team is highly competent and skilled and provides our firm with expert guidance and advice on all legal matters. I am also impressed with their attention to detail and ability to spot contract wordings that can be problematic. They are also always available.”

“They are very responsive and very quickly grasp the requirements of the tasks put before them.”

 

Adeoye Adefulu

“Dr. Adeoye Adefulu, the managing partner of Odujinrin & Adefulu, is a highly respected lawyer and leader in the legal community. He is widely recognised as an expert in the legal profession, possesses a vast knowledge of the law, and his legal expertise is highly regarded. He has a deep understanding of the complexities of legal issues and is highly skilled at breaking down complex legal problems during contract negotiations.”

 

Oludamola Awobokun

“She has a good understanding of the issues put before her and if necessary, requests clarifications and this minimises the back and forth which typically result from poor understanding of client requirements. She also possesses commendable follow-up skills.”

 

Omotoyosi Ajulo Olusola

“Toyosi brings exceptional customer service to her role. She places a high priority on client service, and this is reflected in the way she interacts with us. She is highly responsive to our needs and concerns and ensures that they receive the utmost attention. She is a great asset in any transaction.”

 

Lateef Bamidele

“Professionalism and great follow-up skills.”

Tsedaqah Attorneys is a Nigerian law firm with offices in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt and an external office in Accra, Ghana.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on acquisition and bond work.

Pavestones is a boutique law firm with its offices located in Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has an active presence across banking, M&A, private equity, and projects. The firm has a specialised focus on advising on banking transactions including financial services regulatory for clients in the banking and financial services sectors.

 

Key clients

The firm’s key clients include MOB Integrated Services, HerVest for Women, Tenn Microfinance Bank, DamDam Global Services, Bank of Industry, Prembly, Doris Technical Assistance Holding, Blue Frontier Group, Akalo Energy, Project UCF, Charterhouse Lagos, Forge Concept Seun 

 

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

During the research period the firm was particularly active in banking practice, M&A, private equity and projects. 

A notable highlight includes advising CallUp Technology in its landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement with the Lagos State Ports Authority.

In M&A, the firm is advising Prembly on its strategic acquisition of Peleza International for $4 million. The transaction represents one of the first of its kind in the African fintech space. 

Client Feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)

Financial Service Regulatory

"Timeliness and knowledgeability." 

"Pavestone Legal stands out for their deep understanding of our industry, attention to detail, and practical approach to problem-solving. Their team is responsive, proactive, and able to balance legal rigor with commercial realities. They consistently provide clear, actionable advice, anticipate potential risks, and present solutions tailored to our operational needs. Their ability to combine technical legal expertise with a collaborative working style makes them a trusted partner for sensitive and high-value matters."

"The team is very responsive and reliable, always available to clarify issues and provide timely advice. They provide practical, business-oriented solutions rather than just legal theory, which makes their advice easy to implement. Their strong understanding of the regulatory and commercial environment in Nigeria gives us confidence that documents and agreements are well-grounded. They are professional, detail-oriented, and thorough in reviewing documents, ensuring that potential risks are flagged early. The team listens carefully to our needs, explains legal concepts clearly, and tailors advice to our specific situation. They inspire trust, maintain confidentiality, and give us confidence that our legal matters are in safe hands." 

Banking and finance

"Professionalism."

Seun Timi-Koleolu

"Seun has consistently demonstrated professionalism, deep legal expertise, and a practical approach to resolving complex matters. His ability to break down intricate regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance makes collaboration both efficient and insightful. Seun’s responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to safeguard our company’s interests stand out, and his personable yet firm negotiation style has been particularly valuable in securing favorable outcomes for us."

Hilary Okorotie

"Good communication."

Eniola Sogbesan

"Eniola pays close attention to detail and ensures documents are watertight and risk areas are covered."

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. 

Established in 1995, Templars is a full-service business firm from Nigeria. It has two offices in Lagos and Abuja. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a strong practice across most ranked practice areas in Nigeria, achieving tier 1 for their banking, debt capital markets, M&A, energy and infrastructure project work. 

 

Key clients 

The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking sector with African Development Bank, Actis West Africa Income Managers, Chapel Hill Denham Management, International Finance Corporation, Standard Bank of South Africa, Deutsche Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank

In capital markets the firm has connections with IHS Holding, Elektron Energy Development, BNP Paribas, Aradel Holdings, Tolaram Group, Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa

In M&A the firm has ties with ExxonMobil, Tolaram Group, EnjoyCorp, Equinor Dayo, Halliburton West Africa Limited and Halliburton Energy Services Incorporated. 

In projects the firm has relationships with Mota Engil, Total Energies, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, Multipurpose Industrial Platform and UTM Offshore. 

 

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

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A and projects.

In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for clients linked to the oil and gas, banking, technology, and financial services sectors. 

In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issuances including high yield for a mix of issuers, trustees and arrangers from the oil and gas, construction and materials and financial services sectors. 

In M&A the firm worked on financial investments, acquisitions, mergers, and divestments for clients in the energy, telecommunications and financial services sectors. 

In projects the firm worked on energy, infrastructure, and power projects for clients in the oil and gas, power and transport sectors. 

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2024/2025)

Deutsche Bank landmark $751 million dual tranche financing 

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited $1.283 billion equity divestment to Seplat Energy Offshore Limited

Aradel Holdings listing on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange LImited (NGX). It is the largest ever listing by introduction on the NGX. 

 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2024/2025)

 "Expert knowledge of the gas to power sector and the dynamics of international Mergers and Acquisition." - Project finance

Desmond Ogba

"Very Knowledgeable and efficient."

 

ǼLEX
16 practice areas
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ǼLEX is a leading commercial and dispute resolution law firm. We are one of the largest full-service law firms in West Africa with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana. We merge local expertise and presence, and political and industry-wide connections with an appreciation of global standards.

We provide legal services involving commercial practice areas that cover a broad spectrum of matters relating to Project Finance, Litigation & Arbitration, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Capital Markets & Securities Law, Power, Tax Law, International Trade Law, Company Secretarial & Regulatory Compliance, Energy & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance Law, Aviation & Maritime Law, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Telecommunications Law, Media & Entertainment and Financial Technology.

Abdulai Taiwo & Co
16 practice areas
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Founded in 1976, ATC is a full service commercial and IP law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence. The firm has “preferred friend” relationships with leading firms across West Africa. ATC is rated a Leading Law Firm by various agencies, including: “IFLR 1000” years 1992-2024; “Chambers Global” years 2005-2021; “Legal 500 (EMEA)” years 2005-2024; “Who’s Who Legal” years 2009-2024.

Advocaat Law Practice
14 practice areas
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Advocaat Law Practice is a full service commercial law firm based in Lagos, Nigeria with its core practice groups being: Corporate Commercial, Energy & Infrastructure, Financing, Telecommunications Media and Technology and Dispute Resolution.

Ajumogobia & Okeke
14 practice areas
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Ajumogobia & Okeke (“A&O”, “We” or the “Firm”) is a leading full service commercial law firm with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. We embrace our local and international knowledge to complete our clients’ transactions and enable our clients to achieve their objectives. Our correspondent relationships with firms in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the United States of America and Africa enable us to draw on global experience and expertise, complementing our ability to provide effective and cost efficient services. 

Founded in 1984, the Firm has established its reputation by acquiring unrivalled knowledge of its clients’ business sectors, as well as strong and long-standing contacts throughout the commercial sector. The Firm is a multi-partner law practice with diverse expertise at the partner level and firm-wide. 

A&O has established a reputation for providing cutting-edge legal advice using best practice techniques and solutions to meet our client’s demands. The Firm currently has lawyers organised into dedicated practice groups, which enable us to offer a full complement of commercial legal services from our offices, which are strategically located in the commercial capital, Lagos, the centre of the oil and gas industry, Port-Harcourt and the seat of government in Abuja. In addition, A&O has competent paralegals that support the work of its lawyers. 

Over the years, A&O has drawn on the unique expertise and experience of its staff, acquired from within the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy. Mr. H. Odein Ajumogobia SAN, senior partner of the Firm, served the Government of Nigeria at the State and Federal levels. Between 2007 and 2010 he served as Minister of State for Energy/Petroleum Resources in the Federal Government. He returned to the Firm in 2011, bringing his considerable wealth of experience to bear on transactions involving the Firm’s clients. 

A&O brings to bear a highly coordinated and multi-disciplinary team that designs and implements creative, value maximising solutions to complex matters. Working in an efficient and seamless manner among its offices and practice groups in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt, A&O provides client-specific solutions based on the unique circumstances of each transaction.

The Firm has over the years provided a broad range of legal services to numerous corporate clients. A&O has considerable and varied experience in a wide range of practice areas, such as Energy Resources & Environment, Oil and Gas, Banking & Finance, Taxation, Foreign Investments, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Reconstructions, Intellectual Property, Shipping/Maritime, Commercial Litigation, Aircraft & Aviation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Alliance Law Firm
15 practice areas
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Alliance Law Firm (ALF) ranks eminently among the top rated law firms in Nigeria which provide a full range of specialized legal services to a highly diversified clientele including top-tier international/ multinational corporate clients, governmental and supranational entities.

ALF is strategically located in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, and has been conferred with several industry-specific awards in recognition of its outstanding performance. In 2013, the Firm was awarded “Business Law Firm of the year” by the Corporate International Global Awards. ALF was recognised as a recommended firm in the 2015 edition of IFLR 1000; it won the 2014 Nigerian Corporate Restructuring Firm of the Year organized by ESQ legal Awards; it also won the 2015 Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards as the Large Tier Energy Law Firm of the Year in Nigeria 2015 and has been rated as one of the Most Integrity-Driven Organizations in Nigeria by major tabloids including The Guardian and Thisday Newspapers. In addition, the Firm contributes notably to the World Bank / IFC Doing Business Guide publications every year.

ALF is structured into three key practice groups of: Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources, Corporate Commercial Group, and Dispute Resolution Group. Its’ Corporate and Commercial practice is fully complemented with a robust litigation and ADR practice. The Firm’s areas of specialization include: Project/Infrastructure Finance and Advisory Services, Power, Energy and Natural Resources, Capital Markets, M&A, Banking and Corporate Finance, Corporate and Commercial Practice, Taxation, Dispute Resolution (Litigation & Arbitration), Admiralty & Shipping, Telecommunications, Real Estate and Intellectual Property.

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
17 practice areas
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At Aluko & Oyebode multi-national companies, local entrepreneurs and pro bono clients can expect the same level of world class legal services delivered with the highest ethical standards. As the largest full-service commercial law firm in Nigeria, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Clients come to us for our deep knowledge of Nigerian law as well as our breadth of international expertise – and an understanding of our clients’ industries that can only be borne of direct experience.

Our practice areas encompass the full range of corporate and commercial legal services, including Banking; Capital Markets; Competition & Anti-Trust; Corporate Services; Corporate Governance and Compliance; Employment, Immigration and Incentives; Energy and Natural Resources; Financial Institutions Advisory; Infrastructure Finance and PPP; Intellectual Property; International Trade; Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity; Privatisation & Public Procurement; Real Estate; Tax; Telecommunication; Media, Entertainment & Technology; Venture Technology & Emerging Growth Companies; and White Collar & Investigation.

Banwo & Ighodalo
17 practice areas
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Banwo & Ighodalo was founded on 1st February, 1991.The firm is a leading full-service law firm in Nigeria and it is structured as a partnership, currently comprising fifteen (17) Partners, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The firm is a leading full- service law firm in Nigeria.

Banwo & Ighodalo has evolved and we continue to equip ourselves to serve our clients better and provide exceptional results.

We are known in our markets for excellent mastery of legal issues and the development of creative solutions. Our lawyers are young, dynamic and driven; and we deliberately recruit and train for innovation, knowledge and the ability to create solutions for our clients.

The Firm is consistently listed as a 1st- tier law firm and a firm of choice in Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisition, Corporate Finance, Fintech, Energy & Natural Resources, Litigation, Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property and Information Technology. Our Shipping, Aviation and International Trade practice is also highly recommended.

Both the firm on one hand, and its partners and some associates on the other hand, are ranked in several leading Nigerian and international legal directories.

G Elias & Co
17 practice areas
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We are a leading Nigerian business law firm founded over 30 years ago. We have always had an international outlook. If we may say so, we have a reputation for, and an outstanding record of, carrying out critical, innovative and complex work to the highest standards. We have advised on many significant developments in Nigerian business law.

Our clients are of many nationalities and every size. They range from foremost global multinational enterprises to ambitious, home-grown fledglings. We also serve governments and government-controlled enterprises (we have advised on numerous privatizations) as well as private wealth clients.

We have and maintain complementary contacts in Nigerian business and government circles, and with law firms and lawyers’ organizations in and outside Nigeria. We are a member of Multilaw, a leading global alliance of independent law firms. Multilaw has offices in 100 countries and over 11,000 lawyers.

Giwa-Osagie & Co
15 practice areas
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Giwa-Osagie & Company is a leading corporate and commercial law firm with expertise in aviation, dispute resolution, international arbitration, corporate law, labour law and employment, company secretarial services and regulatory advisory. With over 36 years of representing and advising clients, Giwa-Osagie & Co has demonstrated a high level of professionalism in various complex and high-profile transactions across multiple sectors of the economy. The firm represents Nigeria on the Lex Africa board, an alliance of leading law firms in Africa. The firm’s clients range from Multinational Companies, Banks, Oil and Gas Companies, Manufacturing Conglomerates, Shipping Companies, Foreign Embassies, Airlines, Regulatory bodies, Chambers of Commerce, and Telecommunications Companies

Jackson Etti & Edu
17 practice areas
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Jackson, Etti & Edu, is a leading full-service law firm headquartered in Nigeria that specializes in providing insightful legal advice to businesses focusing on six key sectors; energy and infrastructure, fast moving consumer goods, financial services, health and pharmaceuticals, public sector, and technology, media, and entertainment.

With over 26 years of valuable experience, we have established a reputation for delivering commercial advice that is essential to compete at the highest levels of business. Our team of lawyers are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their respective areas of practice, including banking & finance, commercial intellectual property & data, corporate commercial & general advisory, corporate mergers & acquisition, energy & projects, dispute resolution, immigration advisory, and more. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique business needs and develop tailored legal strategies that align with their goals. Our team’s dedication to our clients is reflected in our sector-focused approach.
We operate across Africa with three (3) offices strategically located in Nigeria (Victoria Island, Ikeja, and Abuja) and offices in Ghana, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe, with over 120 legal, paralegal, and business professionals. The size of our dedicated team is indicative of our rich human resources based on our capacity to effectively and efficiently assist our clients to achieve their goals.

Ikeyi Shittu & Co
16 practice areas
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Ikeyi Shittu & Co., founded in 2005, is a full service corporate/commercial law firm renowned for its provision of timely innovative, practical and cross-cutting business solutions to clients in diverse industries.  The firm is also highly rated for its vast experience in infrastructure, labour and employment law, taxation law, corporate and investment law.  The firm’s clients include indigenous conglomerates and leading MNEs, government agencies, and some of Nigeria’s largest banks.

SPA Ajibade & Co
8 practice areas
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co. is a leading Corporate and Commercial Law firm based in Nigeria. Established in 1967, it has been at the forefront of developments in commercial practice in Nigeria and has continuously rendered sound technical advice and tailored customer solutions to its local and international partners. To our clients, we are a reliable partner and trusted counsel in various transactions and dispute resolution processes. We see our duty to our client as that of not just providing excellent technical advice, but also providing solutions that address and enhance a client’s purpose and business objective. Click on this link for more information about the firm.

Streamsowers & Köhn
14 practice areas
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Streamsowers and Kӧhn is a full-service law firm located in Nigeria. Our team comprises of nine (9) partners including three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) the equivalent to a King’s Counsel in the United Kingdom, an Of Counsel and 40 + associates. We have offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port – Harcourt cities in Nigeria.

Since the enactment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA) in Nigeria in 2019, our lawyers have acted for and/or advised a diverse range of clients from different industries in all areas of competition law.

Some of our work in this respect include:

I. Advised an oil and gas industry group on the anti-competitive effect or otherwise of a technical standard proposed to be adopted;

II. Advised a licensed satellite telecommunications services provider on the procedural requirements for and substantive assessment involved in notifying a merger to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the communications regulator;

III. Successfully filed a merger notification to the FCCPC in respect of the global acquisition of an EduTech company and its Nigerian subsidiary. The merger is valued at US$450,000,000.00;

IV. Successfully filed a merger notification to the FCCPC in respect of the acquisition by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), a fully owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), of an indirect stake of approximately 35.43% in Olam Agri Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Olam Agri, together with its controlled affiliates, the Target Undertaking) from Olam Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Olam Holdings), a wholly owned subsidiary of Olam Group Limited (Olam Group).

Olaniwun Ajayi
15 practice areas
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Olaniwun Ajayi LP is a leading full-service law firm with broad capital markets, financial, corporate, and commercial, infrastructure development, telecommunications, energy & natural resources, and regulatory advisory experience. With nearly sixty (60) years’ experience of advising corporate organizations, individuals, government, and governmental agencies; the Firm has developed expertise in sophisticated commercial and financial transactions, a fact illustrated by a track record of involvement in some of the largest and most complex transactions in the dynamic sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors
14 practice areas
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A fully integrated and multi-dimensional business law practice, with over 60 years of combined experience providing advisory, dispute resolution and support services to a diversified client base, including individuals, corporate organizations, multinationals and government agencies.

Templars
16 practice areas
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TEMPLARS is a foremost integrated full-service commercial law firm. With offices in key commercial centres in Nigeria and Ghana i.e., Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Accra, the firm is strategically placed to offer quality legal services to clients across the length and breadth of these countries.

At TEMPLARS, our strengths lie in our coverage of diverse legal fields as well as our familiarity with the major sectors of the Nigerian and Ghanaian economy. Not only are we well acquainted with domestic and international business transactions, typically involving strategic alliances and complex business arrangements, our lawyers work daily with all kinds and sizes of businesses, to structure, negotiate and document their transactions.

We have built a reputation for understanding each client’s peculiar business needs and applying legal principles to craft workable solutions to meet those business objectives.

Our lawyers are trained to diagnose business problems from a commercial perspective and don the lawyer's hat to implement business-savvy legal solutions.

We assist our clients to analyse the risks involved in their transactions; and we mitigate and hedge against those risks by deploying or devising appropriate risk management tools.

Consistent with our commercial approach in the service of our clients, we constantly employ cost-effective procedures in the pursuit of each mandate.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
17 practice areas
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) is a full-service, multi-disciplinary law firm facilitating corporate and commercial business throughout Nigeria and across Africa. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business environment and leverage an extensive network of long-term relationships across Africa and beyond, with leading African and global firms and strategic affiliations with leading organisations, to provide multi-jurisdictional legal and transaction advisory services. Please see our Firm Profile for more details about who we are and our practice areas.

At UUBO, we have provided sterling legal support to a wide spectrum of clientele for over 41 years, leveraging the experience of our over 150 professionals, including 14 partners, working across our offices in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.

Bloomfield LP
12 practice areas
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Bloomfield LP (“BLP”) is a specialist commercial law firm for those who expect more. Our experience, clientele and the reputation of our lawyers, cut across several key industries that we are dedicated to, namely Financial Institutions, Energy and Natural Resources, Aviation, Logistics, Media, Mining and Minerals, Oil and Gas, Power and Renewables, Real Estate, Shipping and Oil Services, and Telecommunications.

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA)
9 practice areas
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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.

Greychapel Legal
13 practice areas
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Greychapel Legal is a full-service law firm in Nigeria that has over the years, acquired cognate expertise in providing pragmatic advice to clients in the public and private sectors on contentious and non-contentious corporate, commercial and finance matters.

The team has gained national and international recognition from advising on Islamic finance transactions in Nigeria. The firm has also advised on several international acquisitions.

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