About

Provided by Olaniwun Ajayi LP

We provide general corporate and commercial advice to our corporate clients in various sectors on the legal issues which most regularly impact on their businesses. Our lawyers combine sector and technical knowledge with the ability to craft innovative contractual solutions.

We are involved in virtually all aspects of business relations. We deal with the negotiation, drafting and review of a wide variety of commercial contracts; both domestic and international. We recently reviewed a Merchant Agreement between an online Merchant and Acquirer.

Within our corporate commercial team, our company secretarial unit addresses all elements of company law, from advising on board procedures as well as analysing corporate policies, codes of conduct and assisting with shareholder engagement. Some of the largest companies in Nigeria trust us to oversee their company secretarial requirements. Our company secretarial portfolio includes the following clients; Benin Distribution Company Plc, Sapele Power Plc, GZ Industries Limited, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Boston Consulting Group to name a few. 

Our international clients draw on the depth of experience and expertise of our Corporate Commercial team and trust us to consistently provide high quality service. We are also the go to law firm for international corporates that want to establish a business presence in Nigeria. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Olaniwun Ajayi is a top-rated law firm with a leading commercial practice operating at the forefront of the Nigerian market. Its diverse offering covers private equity, M&A and corporate restructuring, as well as divestitures. The department capably advises domestic and international clients, and is extremely well versed in financial and corporate regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

  • Olaniwun Ajayi advised Mavin Global Holdings on the acquisition by Universal Music Group of 100% of its share capital.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Konyinsola Ajayi
S
Konyinsola Ajayi
S
Senior Statespeople
Konyinsola Ajayi SAN is widely recognised by market commentators for his transactional work in Nigeria. He has cross-border M&A experience and a notable energy sector track record. His banking and dispute resolution expertise complements his corporate work.

Konyinsola Ajayi has a high level of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Anuoluwapo Balogun
2
Anuoluwapo Balogun
2
Band 2

Anuoluwapo Balogun leads on significant M&A mandates, as well as private equity and corporate restructuring matters. Her expertise encompasses transactions in the real estate, financial services and energy sectors.

She is a top-class lawyer. One thing that stands out amongst others is her excellent knowledge of the market. She also pays close attention to details and is happy to share her insights.

Anuoluwapo Balogun is very accommodating. She is a very well-rounded lawyer with strong knowledge of her practice area.

Anuoluwapo is very sound and thorough.

Anuoluwapo Balogun is a very thorough and detailed lawyer.

Wolemi Esan
3
Wolemi Esan
3
Band 3

Wolemi Esan maintains significant expertise in various corporate topics, including M&A and restructurings. He is often instructed by clients in the financial services and retail sectors.

Ladun Baderinwa
Associates to watch

Ladun Baderinwa assists clients with a range of corporate and commercial mandates including acquisitions and deal structurings. She is well placed to provide advice on corporate governance and real estate transactions.

Ladun Baderinwa is calm and attentive whilst offering quality advisory services.

She is very communicative and fast in her operations.

Ladun is a dependable and reliable lawyer to work with on a complex transaction. Her attention to detail is commendable.

Wonuola Abioye
Associates to watch

Wonuola Abioye is experienced in equity transactions, acquisitions and corporate structuring. She further assists clients with their corporate governance mandates.

Wonuola Abioye is very diligent and supportive. She is really good at teamwork and pays attention to our needs. She also understands business decisions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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Nigeria

Corporate/Commercial

Konyinsola Ajayi SAN
S
Konyinsola Ajayi SAN
S
Senior Statespeople
Anuoluwapo Balogun
2
Anuoluwapo Balogun
2
Band 2
Wolemi Esan SAN
3
Wolemi Esan SAN
3
Band 3
Ladun Baderinwa
Associates to watch
Wonuola Abioye
Associates to watch

Members

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Jonathan Aluju

Micahel Amadi

Olaniran Osotuyi

Wonuola Abioye

Yimika Phillips