Department profile
Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria


Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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About

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Our Dispute Resolution practice group has developed a reputation for its ability to actively manage technically challenging, complex and multi-faceted litigation matters on behalf of a wide spectrum of corporate clients.

The team has handled a number of recent high profile cases in Nigeria, and also actively participates in international commercial arbitration in major cities around the globe. Our approach is characterized by a strong preference for solving difficult commercial disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible and we routinely deploy our vast expertise to provide creative and commercially sensible solutions which are aligned with our clients’ business objectives.

With two Silks in chambers, we have a strong reputation in the Nigerian courts, and our advocates are well regarded for their innovative and clear-minded attitude to interpreting and applying established principles.

Our clients find our multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to litigation to be invaluable, as it enables us to provide commercially driven, technical representation to our clients on matters across all areas of the law. Equally, our pro-active approach ensures that we help our clients to find the most cost-effective path to dealing with, mitigating and, where possible, avoiding the emergence of expensive regulatory and commercial disputes.

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Dispute Resolution - Nigeria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Olaniwun Ajayi is a well-regarded law firm, credited with performing top-tier commercial arbitration work for a number of global corporations, as well as high-profile litigation work across Nigeria. It remains a popular choice for multinationals with interests in Nigeria. The team ably represents clients in the financial sector, advising on a wide variety of contentious mandates involving issues relating to debt, asset recovery, insolvency and white-collar crime.

Work Highlights

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi represented the head of cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS in challenging the enforcement of a high-value arbitral award.

Strengths

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi stands out for its ability to provide in-depth analysis of subject matters and provide legal advice that protects clients.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • The firm delivers prompt execution of tasks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKonyinsola Ajayi
    Senior StatespeopleKonyinsola Ajayi

    Konyinsola Ajayi

    Konyinsola Ajayi is a respected dispute resolution lawyer who is well regarded for his experience acting for oil and gas and energy companies in Nigeria.

    • Konyinsola Ajayi is a great leader and manages his team very well.

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  • Band 2Seye Opasanya SAN
    Band 2Seye Opasanya SAN

    Seye Opasanya SAN

    Seye Opasanya SAN is active in receivership disputes, and on debt recovery and securities matters. He acts for banks and financial institutions, as well as energy and petrochemicals companies.

  • Up and ComingOlabisi Makanjuola
    Up and ComingOlabisi Makanjuola

    Olabisi Makanjuola

    Olabisi Makanjuola is notable for his work representing his clients in complex litigation across the oil and gas and financial sectors.

    • Olabisi Makanjuola is always great to work with and functions as an excellent resource for all our material matters. He comes highly recommended.

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