Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
Ranked Individuals
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Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
The Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions team has significantly grown the Private Equity practice area having acted for and represented leading private equity firms such as ACA, Actis, Africinvest, Standard Chartered Private Equity, Helios and Synergy on several investment mandates and this is recognized by our continued retention as Private Equity team of the Year at the annual ESQ awards.
Real Estate
We have advised on the development of hotels, office blocks, mixed-use development projects as well as real estate finance for development projects. We combine our robust knowledge of local market and legal expertise to help clients plan, negotiate and execute real estate leases, sales and acquisitions across the commercial real estate value chain.
Capital Markets
Our firm is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Capital Market Consultant and our lawyers have an excellent track record of advising on complex capital markets transactions including IPOs, new issues, right issues and other stock exchange related transactions.
Energy & Projects
Our team advises on set-up, investment, financing, mergers & acquisition and restructuring stages of companies operating in the sector. We are renowned for advising clients be it; operators, contractors, sponsors, developers and government entities across the sector and we have a track record of assisting with the many and varied challenges our clients operating in the area face.
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Jackson, Etti & Edu operates a robust corporate practice out of Lagos and Abuja, with a solid track record of advising on a variety of matters, including acquisitions, mergers, share sales and private equity deals. The firm is notably active on financial transactions and real estate projects. It serves a variety of clients from the banking, technology and energy industries.
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Jackson, Etti & Edu's team is competent and available.
Its in-depth knowledge of the sector and promptness in responding to matters make it stand out. The team is really versatile in terms of exposure and knowledge of the law.
The firm sets itself apart through its ability to provide timely and detailed advisory services. Its ability to handle complex issues is also impressive.
The firm has an analytical and pragmatic approach to transactions.
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Folasade Olusanya has notable experience in corporate expansion and related acquisitions. An established transactional lawyer, she advises local and international financial institutions as well as local businesses.
Folasade Olusanya provides the best legal counsel and turnaround time. She maintains excellent client relationships and offers comfort and calmness.
She is easy to work with and get along with. She works hard to get results for the team.
Adekunle Soyibo is experienced handling an array of corporate and commercial mandates, spanning carve-outs, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings and joint ventures. He is often retained by clients in the banking and fintech sectors.
Adekunle Soyibo is very efficient and provides excellent client relationship management and outstanding turnaround time.
Comfort Agboola-Adekunle is well equipped to advise clients on acquisitions and mergers.
Comfort Agboola-Adekunle is very responsive and her turnaround time is fast. She is always there to anticipate gaps that you may not have thought about.
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
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Okey Nnebedum
Kunle Soyibo
Taiwo Adeshina
Head of Department
Ngozi Aderibigbe
Folasade Olusanya
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View profile of Adekunle SoyiboComfort Agboola-Adekunle
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