Department profile
Olajide Oyewole LLP

Corporate/Commercial

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

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About

Provided by Olajide Oyewole LLP

Established in 1965, Olajide Oyewole LLP is one of the largest firms in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Olajide Oyewole LLP is also leading the market in client-centric innovation. Our attention to the minutest detail and ensuring that our solutions are adaptive and tailor made for our clients in relation to their problems, makes us one of the most sought after business and legal solutions providers in the market. Olajide Oyewole LLP understands this requirement and as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest commercial firms, we have been able to deliver outstanding legal services to a broad range of clients, from private clients to governments. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law.

Olajide Oyewole LLP (OOLLP) is the exclusive Nigerian member of DLA Piper Africa. DLA Piper Africa combines the resource and expertise of DLA Piper’s global practice together with leading business law firms across the African continent to provide an unrivalled pan-Africa service. This approach makes us a leading firm in Africa. Read more www.olajideoyewole.com.

Practice Areas

a)      Project Finance

b)      Mergers and Acquisitions

c)       Infrastructure/PPP

d)      Banking

e)      Dispute Resolution

f)       Intellectual Property

g)      Real Estate

h)      Corporate/Commercial

Industries (8)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment
  • Banking
  • Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Telecommunications and Technology

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Olajide Oyewole is known for its work on regulatory compliance, restructuring, M&A and private equity investments. A member of the DLA Piper Africa network, the firm is noted for its representation of clients from the infrastructure, energy, industrial engineering and technology sectors, frequently advising high-profile companies in and outside Nigeria. The team also handles matters relating to cross-border registration and foreign direct investment.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Olajide Oyewole advised Landmark Graphics on its merger with Well Dynamics.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team is very thorough and detailed in all the work and advice it provides. The team possesses the requisite knowledge and skillset to handle complex deals.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Olajide Oyewole is efficient in correspondence, in department management and work allocation.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Olajide Oyewole offers prompt, credible and reliable advice on which critical business decisions can be made.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Samuel Salako
    Band 4Samuel Salako

    Samuel Salako

    Samuel Salako represents local companies and international corporations in M&A and commercial transactions, including investment structurings and share acquisitions. He also provides regulatory advice.

    • Samuel Salako is really excellent as a lawyer at understanding business commerce. He fills that gap between legal and commercial considerations.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • He stands out for his analytical skills and the willingness to actually provide commercial solutions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • He is very analytical and down to earth.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Olajide Oyewole LLP (1)

Nigeria

Members

Provided by Olajide Oyewole LLP

  • Samuel Salako

  • Dayo Idowu

  • Solape Peters

  • Bola Tinubu

  • Olufunke Fawehinmi

  • Abimbola Ifederu

  • Glodean Chindaba

  • Enobong Shittu

  • Oluwakorede Ogundana

  • Tayo Mustapha

  • Stephen Ijiola

  • Oluwagbotemi Fasominu

  • Ijeoma Asiana

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