FinTech Legal - Nigeria
What the Team is Known For
Olaniwun Ajayi is recognised for its expertise in payments, cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory matters. It advises startups as well as traditional financial institutions operating in the Nigerian FinTech industry. Olaniwun Ajayi has exceptional capabilities in advising on investment transactions and the development of new FinTech payment products.
Strengths
"Olaniwun Ajayi's ability to produce sound, quality work in good time certainly makes the firm stand out. The team has consistently shown competence in handling complex matters and knotty issues."
"Olaniwun Ajayi has worked with us to better understand the payment space in Nigeria. The team is very knowledgeable, maintains its professionalism and worked with us to solve complex issues."
"The team at Olaniwun Ajayi displays professionalism, timeliness and exceptional service. It is a strong, super responsive and efficient team."
"The firm's lawyers have excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape and demonstrated excellent flexibility. The team has very good communication skills and leaves no stone unturned."
"The team members at Olaniwun are diligent, they take their jobs seriously and are always ready to help. The attention to detail and professionalism exhibited in handling our requests were commendable."
Work Highlights
Olaniwun Ajayi advised Flutterwave on the launch of new products and services.
Notable Practitioners
Damilola Salawu is a partner in the firm's technology, innovation and FinTech practice, and demonstrates substantial capability in these sectors. Salawu advises on financial services regulatory matters, market entry, strategic partnerships and data protection. "Damilola is a fantastic professional with apt understanding of the payment industry in Nigeria. He has a good track record of successes in the work he has done within the payment space in Nigeria." "Damilola Salawu is an excellent legal professional, who has a very good understanding of the regulatory landscape. He is able to simplify complex matters and has demonstrated good leadership skills." "Damilola has continued to display industry expertise, coupled with exceptional service."